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sleuth of attack in economic terms. For example, weeping for
the minor problems that an Aam Aadmi would face in the wake
of demonetization of the high denomination notes, they had
the alternative to attack the government for giving up towards
the black money stashed by the cash hoarders by asking the
government arrangements to counter the fake billing of the
gold sales below Rs 2 lakh. They could have asked questions
regarding the Jan Dhan account being opened in last two years
and its misuse in the wake of demonetization of Rs 500 and Rs
1000 notes. But, for whatever reason, the Congress party under
the Rahul Gandhi’s leadership (as Sonia Gandhi is ill and not able
to execute her all duties) failed to rise on the occasion when it
was required. So, Rahul Gandhi needs to sharpen his economic
team and in this regard, he has Dr Manmohan Singh, the best
available economist politician. Under the guidance of senior
leader like Dr Manmohan Singh, young brigade of Team Rahul
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can bring forward the Rahul Gandhi’s roadmap for reforms and
his growth agenda. The business community is eagerly looking
towards him to know economic growth, they want jobs, they
want inclusive growth, and they are looking forward how they
can work together to make this happen.
One thing which Rahul Gandhi needs to prepare is his vision
about strong and vibrant India. He has to be clear about his
approach in Jammu and Kashmir, citing ‘I am a Kashmiri and I
know the Kashmiriyat’ won’t work further. He needs to make his
Pakistan policy and his vision about China and South China Sea
has to be crystal clear in his voters mind, especially among the
youth voters. How he is going to create job opportunities for the
youth who are under pressure and feeling betrayed under Modi
government can be targeted if he is able to showcase his vision
about the development, jobs and other aspects of the national
economy.