'Not talking about some 56-year-old youth': PM Modi takes apparent swipe at Rahul Gandhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a veiled political jab at opposition leader Rahul Gandhi while praising the achievements of young Indian space startups. Modi emphasized the success of the private sector in space exploration and called for productive, fact-based parliamentary discussions.
Why it matters
The remarks reflect the ongoing political tension in India and the government's strategic focus on promoting the domestic space industry.
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took a veiled swipe at leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi while praising India's growing space capabilities, saying he was referring to the "28-year-old youngsters and not any 56-year-old."Addressing reporters ahead of the commencement of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, PM Modi referred to the team behind Skyroot Aerospace and said, "The young people working in this 'Skyroot' startup--I have been told the average age of their entire team is only 28 years.""Such youngsters have accomplished this work; I am not talking about any 56-year-old 'youngster,' I am talking about these startups in the country with an average age of 28 that have planted India's flag in space," he said, taking a dig at the Congress leader."I believe that where there are facts, there is no need for chaos.
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