PM prioritised publicity over performance: Congress report card

NEW DELHI: Congress on Tuesday launched a “12-year accountability report” on Modi govt’s “main failures”, and accused the PM of prioritising “publicity over efficiency”.AICC’s Rajeev Gowda and Amitabh Dubey recalled the PM’s repeated assertions that India was on track to grow to be the world’s third-largest financial system, and famous it has since slipped from fourth to sixth place in world financial rankings.Gowda, an economist, stated depreciation of rupee displays shortcomings in financial administration, which has adversely affected investor confidence. He stated international buyers are withdrawing funds from Indian markets and substantial capital outflows have been recorded just lately.Dubey stated rising costs of important commodities — LPG cylinders, petrol, diesel, milk and pulses — have elevated the monetary burden on households. He additionally criticised the Centre’s determination to scale back the variety of subsidised LPG cylinders underneath PMUY.Gowda accused the govt. of failing to create enough jobs regardless of repeated commitments to make India a worldwide employment hub.