Congress has escalated its criticism of PM Modi, referencing Rahul Gandhi's 2018 allegations against Anil Ambani concerning a "Rs 1,30,000 crore surgical strike" on defense forces. This comes as the ED summoned Ambani for questioning in a Rs 17,000 crore loan fraud case, following raids on his properties.
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