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India opposition leader accuses Modi government of making G20 presidency ‘election campaign’

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi unveils logo, theme, and website of India’s G20 presidency through via video-conferencing, in New Delhi on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. (ANI Photo)

By: Shubham Ghosh

Taking a swipe at the Narendra Modi government, Indian National Congress parliamentarian Jairam Ramesh alleged on Friday (31) that no other country has made its G20 presidency an “election campaign” as has been done by India.

“G20 has 19 countries + European Union as members. Its Annual Summit has been held in 17 countries & India is holding the 18th. No other country has made it an election campaign like India has, proving Mr. Advani’s insight on the man he prevented Mr. (Atal Bihari) Vajpayee from sacking,” the veteran opposition leader tweeted.

The Congress leader also attached a media report on Bharatiya Janata Party veteran L K Advani claiming in April 2014 that Narendra Modi was not his protege and was a “brilliant events manager”.

Modi had said earlier that India’s G20 presidency was a unique opportunity to showcase the country’s strengths to the entire world.

The G20 summit is not merely a diplomatic meeting, he had said, adding India takes it as a new responsibility and as the world’s trust in it.

(PTI)

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