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Modi quips about ‘gold from potatoes’ in Banaskantha, targeting Rahul Gandhi
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 03:31 AM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking in Banaskantha, Gujarat, mocked Rahul Gandhi by saying no one there claims to make gold from potatoes.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a crowd in Banaskantha, Gujarat, where he delivered a pointed remark aimed at opposition leader Rahul Gandhi. During his speech, Modi said, “No one in Banaskantha will tell me they make gold from potatoes,” implying that the claims made by Gandhi about agricultural prosperity were unrealistic.
The comment came as part of Modi’s broader campaign narrative, emphasizing the government's focus on real‑world agricultural development rather than lofty promises. While the Prime Minister did not elaborate further, his statement was widely reported as a direct jab at Gandhi’s recent criticisms of the ruling party’s policies.
Political analysts noted that such remarks are typical of the high‑octane rhetoric seen during election season, where leaders often use local references to underscore their points. The banaskantha audience responded with mixed reactions, with supporters cheering and opponents questioning the relevance of the analogy.
No official response from Rahul Gandhi or his party was recorded immediately after the event, but the exchange is expected to feature in upcoming political debates as the election campaign intensifies.
The comment came as part of Modi’s broader campaign narrative, emphasizing the government's focus on real‑world agricultural development rather than lofty promises. While the Prime Minister did not elaborate further, his statement was widely reported as a direct jab at Gandhi’s recent criticisms of the ruling party’s policies.
Political analysts noted that such remarks are typical of the high‑octane rhetoric seen during election season, where leaders often use local references to underscore their points. The banaskantha audience responded with mixed reactions, with supporters cheering and opponents questioning the relevance of the analogy.
No official response from Rahul Gandhi or his party was recorded immediately after the event, but the exchange is expected to feature in upcoming political debates as the election campaign intensifies.