Congress criticises PM Modi for his silence on the rupee's depreciation against the US dollar, contrasting it with his previous attacks on former PM Manmohan Singh over similar issues. The rupee has reached an all-time low of 85.27 per USD. Questions arise about the RBI's currency stabilization efforts despite significant interventions.
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