New Delhi: Rahul Gandhi's statement that the compulsions of a coalition government make it tough to check inflation has upset Sharad Pawar's party, which is a key member of the UPA. "Statements by the leading party should reflect humility not arrogance," said the NCP's General Secretary, DP Tripathi.
At a meeting with students in Lucknow on Tuesday, Gandhi was asked why the government is not able to control inflation as effectively his grandmother, Indira Gandhi. (Read: Rahul asked why Indira controlled prices better)
The Congress General Secretary responded, "It was a single party government then (during Indira Gandhi's prime ministership) ...while today it is a coalition and so has some compulsions."
As Agriculture Minister, Sharad Pawar has been facing the heat for spiraling food prices, with the rates for onions and other vegetables hitting record highs.
Striking back, Tripathi said that the NCP is saddened by Gandhi's remarks.
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At a meeting with students in Lucknow on Tuesday, Gandhi was asked why the government is not able to control inflation as effectively his grandmother, Indira Gandhi. (Read: Rahul asked why Indira controlled prices better)
The Congress General Secretary responded, "It was a single party government then (during Indira Gandhi's prime ministership) ...while today it is a coalition and so has some compulsions."
As Agriculture Minister, Sharad Pawar has been facing the heat for spiraling food prices, with the rates for onions and other vegetables hitting record highs.
Striking back, Tripathi said that the NCP is saddened by Gandhi's remarks.
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