Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi for not expressing condolences for the Maha Kumbh stampede victims during his Lok Sabha address. He also highlighted employment issues. PM Modi had praised the success of the Maha Kumbh 2025, attributing its success to the people of India, Uttar Pradesh, and Prayagraj, and countered critics who doubted India's capabilities.
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