Maharashtra CM Critiques Rahul Gandhi's Political Standing

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has sharply criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, labeling him as the most rejected figure in Indian politics. This statement follows Gandhi's recent remarks against Prime Minister Modi's seven appeals aimed at addressing the West Asia crisis. Fadnavis emphasized that the public has consistently dismissed Gandhi, while the nation stands firmly behind Modi. Additionally, he outlined Maharashtra's commitment to economic development during a recent summit, focusing on infrastructure and renewable energy. This ongoing political discourse highlights the contrasting positions of the two leaders in the current political landscape.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 11, 2026, 15:09 IST

Fadnavis Labels Rahul Gandhi as Most Rejected in Indian Politics

On Monday, Maharashtra's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis sharply criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, branding him as the most rejected figure in Indian politics. This statement followed Gandhi's remarks during a speech in Secunderabad, where he criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's seven appeals. Addressing the media, Fadnavis emphasized that voters across all states have consistently dismissed Rahul Gandhi, asserting that the nation firmly supports Prime Minister Modi.

Public Sentiment Towards Rahul Gandhi

Fadnavis remarked that Rahul Gandhi is the most rejected individual in Indian politics, having been turned down by voters in every state. He expressed that Gandhi is merely a product that the public has sidelined. In a democracy, only those accepted by the people hold significance. Therefore, when it comes to someone like Rahul Gandhi, who has faced continuous rejection, one must question their relevance. The nation stands united behind Modi, consistently offering him its blessings.

Response to Modi's Appeals

These comments were made in response to Rahul Gandhi's criticism of Modi's seven appeals, which addressed the crisis in West Asia. Modi's appeals included calls to reduce the consumption of cooking oil, utilize public transport, adopt natural farming practices, and decrease fuel usage to tackle global economic pressures stemming from international conflicts. On the same day, Gandhi took to social media to label these appeals as failures rather than guidance, reiterating his criticism of the Prime Minister and claiming that the governance of the country is no longer under Modi's control.

Maharashtra's Commitment to Economic Development

Meanwhile, speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit 2026 held in Delhi, Fadnavis outlined Maharashtra's preparations for the next era of the global economy and reaffirmed the state's commitment to Prime Minister Modi's vision for a developed India. He highlighted Maharashtra's focus on infrastructure, technology, renewable energy, and manufacturing as key drivers for future growth.