Modi did magic for 22 years and made money disappear from Gujarat: Rahul

PATAN (GUJARAT): Congress vicepresident Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that Narendra Modi made money “disappear” from Gujarat through “magic” during BJP rule, as he stepped up his attack on the Prime Minister in the poll-bound state.

Gandhi’s jibe at Modi came after a man met him during an interaction with members of the notified and denotified tribes in Harij village in the district and lamented that he was once a snake charmer and now makes a living by performing magic.

Gandhi then asked him to perform some tricks and the man obliged. During his brief performance, the man produced some money through tricks.

“...Narendra Modi did magic in Gujarat for 22 years like you did. The difference is that you produced money but Modiji made it disappear,” Gandhi told the gathering after the performance .

He assured the people that their problems and difficulties will be considered by the party.

“We are preparing the manifesto of the Congress party (for December polls). Earlier 2-3 leaders used to make the manifesto behind closed doors. This time we are preparing the manifesto by consulting people,” the Congress vice-president said.

He asked the people gathered to send a delegation to the manifesto committee and apprise them about their issues. “Tell them what do you want exactly. We will listen to your delegation and we will include your demands in our manifesto,” Gandhi said.

› ...Narendra Modi did magic in Gujarat for 22 years like you (a magician) did. The difference is that you produced money but Modiji made it disappear.

RAHUL GANDHI, Congress vice-president