Rahul Gandhi pledges to eradicate poverty | 50 million poorest to get INR 72,000 annually

[Bhaijaan]

Desperate times call for desperate measures indeed.

Bold declaration by Rahul Gandhi and with it he's completely stolen the limelight from PM Modi.

Could be an election jumla of course.

This has already polarized citizens on whether it's even feasible and whether such hand outs to the poorest could have disastrous consequences on the economy.


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[srh]

72K per year wow thats a good income

 

[Bhaijaan]

72K per year wow thats a good income

Modi bhakts are going absolutely mad over this in India.

Rahul Gandhi has dropped a BOMB on them.

I will agree this is by far the craziest election promise i have heard from an Indian elader in my memory. Sounds very very desperate and somewhat irresponsible but that's what we have come down to. Modi must go and whatever it takes!!

 

[Syed1]

Rs 3.6 trillion a year

 

[Bhaijaan]

Rs 72,000 annually may not sound a lot to us but it is a LOT of money to the poorest of the poor people under discussion here.

This is going to give BJP nightmares.

A lot of people are anticipating Modi will top this with an even more desperate offer but given his economic model he absolutely cannot. So i think Rahul Gandhi has cornered Modi with this move.

Modi is a sell out. He has to make money for his corporate masters and he cannot do that if he gives freebies to the poorest.

What a move by Rahul Gandhi.

 

[GenericBrand]

Is that even feasible?

How would they implement this in the first place? I doubt the 50 million poorest even have a bank account or would even know how to use one. How would they even rank and keep track of the 50 million poorest

 

[Pak Warrior]

Wow if that's true that's huge money for the poor. I hope if hes elected he can do this for the poor people of india, it would be a amazing achievement.

 

[tahir_dj]

While modi and bakhkt still busy Pakistan bashing i think this is what a sane leader would put in his election manifesto.
Rahul should learn from IK

 

[Bhaijaan]

Is that even feasible?

How would they implement this in the first place? I doubt the 50 million poorest even have a bank account or would even know how to use one. How would they even rank and keep track of the 50 million poorest

Rahul Gandhi claimed that he sat with the top economists including Raghu Ram Rajan and that all calculations have been made.

The biggest challenge is going to be the bureaucracy which is crippled with corruption.

The money is there.

 

[Technics 1210]

Didn't Modi promise something similar in 2014?

 

[JBFire]

This can not come from any sincere politician, we need Rahul Gandhi to make such type of irresponsible and bogus promise.

This is practically impossible to follow through and to make this happen, he either have to cut down other programs or increase the taxes.

Economics is the last thing Rahul Gamdhi thinks.

People who are buying this must have born yestersay. Indians will never buy this bogus and fraud scheme.

 

[troodon]

Who is to decide who is poor? If implemented, it will become another major scam with scoundrels who pose as poor getting all the benefits. Anyways, this is the problem with Congress. Let the future of the country go to hell. All we care about is votes.

Its an election between fascists (BJP and their monkey brigade) and looters (Congress and their clown army). Lets see who wins.

 

[Pakistanian]

where will india get the money? They might have to borrow from other countries, maybe pakistan can dole out some of those petrodollars to them

 

[Bhaijaan]

where will india get the money? They might have to borrow from other countries, maybe pakistan can dole out some of those petrodollars to them

All we need are your well wishes to defeat muslim hater fascist Modi.

 

[troodon]

where will india get the money? They might have to borrow from other countries, maybe pakistan can dole out some of those petrodollars to them

Stop making fun of poor and destitute.

Allah ke naam pe kuch de de baba!

 

[Pakistanian]

Stop making fun of poor and destitute.

Allah ke naam pe kuch de de baba!

why are you calling your country poor and destitute? lmaoo. I'm just suggesting that Pakistan can now donate money to india since its going to be an oil rich nation soon.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Who is to decide who is poor? If implemented, it will become another major scam with scoundrels who pose as poor getting all the benefits. Anyways, this is the problem with Congress. Let the future of the country go to hell. All we care about is votes.

Its an election between fascists (BJP and their monkey brigade) and looters (Congress and their clown army). Lets see who wins.

BJP are racists but not looters? If there is any myth that corruption does not occur when BJP rules it needs to be addressed and busted.

Regarding failure of a welfare scheme due to corrupt system then it applies to all schemes by all parties and maybe we should cancel them all?

Let us acknowledge corruption is in the whole system and not limited to a particular party.

Solution to is not that we cancel public welfare schemes but come up with better ways to deliver.

Whether it is Modi or Rahul, I wish them well in bringing prosperity to the poor.

The economic rise and Forbes billionaires lists mean nothing if it doesn’t help life of millions of poor people in the country.

The money is there and it must reach the needy.

 

[Kroll]

When it comes to handing out the dosh, everyone and his granny will come out claiming to be the poorest of the poor.

 

[Bhaijaan]

A lot of Modi bhakts completely puzzled by Rahul Gandhi’s wrong’un now saying poor should not get freebies.

These are not freebies.

The poor work hardest and get paid the least.

Minimum and assured income is a dream and a way to provide dignity to their life.

Whether you are pro BJP or Congress, the idea must be a priority for India in some form or the other.

 

[troodon]

A lot of Modi bhakts completely puzzled by Rahul Gandhi’s wrong’un now saying poor should not get freebies.

These are not freebies.

The poor work hardest and get paid the least.

Minimum and assured income is a dream and a way to provide dignity to their life.

Whether you are pro BJP or Congress, the idea must be a priority for India in some form or the other.

Imprve the income distribution and implement the minimum wage like in the West.

Handing free stuff is what corrupt rascals do. Nobody deserves free money. Everyone has to work and earn. These kind of promises need to be scrutinized and Rahul Gandhi needs to answer where he will get the money from in a public debate.

 

[ElRaja]

if u give the poorest 50 million people in india rs. 6k a month, they will no longer be the 50 million poorest people in india. would be a bummer to the 50 million and first poorest person.

no hating, but this is not feasible, its nigh on impossible to implementf fairly.

a universal income has to be universal, to not discriminate on those who have a little bit more than the poorest, but arent rich by any measure.

 

[JBFire]

All we need are your well wishes to defeat muslim hater fascist Modi.

And Congress loved Muslims so much in last so many years that they are basking in richness..you may hate Modi but dont pass judgment solely on your hate towards him..

Muslims are not bad under Modi, his economic growth will help everyone..actually if you really take out your bias glasses, Congress have hurt Muslims more than BJP can ever do. Congress used them as their vote bank..

 

[gazza619]

If there was peace then india and pakistan could put more money towards its poor.

 

[Bewal Express]

This can not come from any sincere politician, we need Rahul Gandhi to make such type of irresponsible and bogus promise.

This is practically impossible to follow through and to make this happen, he either have to cut down other programs or increase the taxes.

Economics is the last thing Rahul Gamdhi thinks.

People who are buying this must have born yestersay. Indians will never buy this bogus and fraud scheme.

What more irresponsible than a guy willing to risk nuclear war to win an election?

 

[cricketjoshila]

What more irresponsible than a guy willing to risk nuclear war to win an election?

A guy willing to support separatism,terrorism, prixy war in a nuclear armed country and thinking that the other side will not respond conventionally.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Coming to this scheme, this is another utter rubbish by RaGa.

He will have to find rs3.6 trillion to fund the scheme. That will raise the deficit by around 2% and back to the 5.5% levels the congress took it to in 2014. Modi govt have brought down the fiscal deficit to 3.4%.

A fiscal deficit of 5% plus will cause devaluation of INR and will raise the the inflation from below 4% right now to near double digits that congress gave in 2009-2014.


Or he will raise taxes to fund this.

Makes me remember one of the stories i read in school.

 

[Realromeo]

A guy willing to support separatism,terrorism, prixy war in a nuclear armed country and thinking that the other side will not respond conventionally.

Where is the evidence ? I'm never gonna vote congress or BJP, nor I ever have but I want to see you back up your claim.

 

[Greenstorm]

Indian version of Benzir incomes support program . Rahul is India's Billo.

 

[Junaid_ahmed]

Who is to decide who is poor? If implemented, it will become another major scam with scoundrels who pose as poor getting all the benefits. Anyways, this is the problem with Congress. Let the future of the country go to hell. All we care about is votes.

Its an election between fascists (BJP and their monkey brigade) and looters (Congress and their clown army). Lets see who wins.

Actually this, in Pakistan ppp started a similar program naming Benazir income support program through which they provide cash to the so called poor peoples via ATM. And the sad part is that the 80% of total beneficiaries are the well off and undeserving. This program is still running on the money of hardworking taxpayers. There is no accountability whatsoever Govt employees, farmers, private employees & even rich fudals are making the most of it.

The other & the relatively more harmful effect is that the beneficiaries become more slackers as they know that they will be paid every month without doing anything.

 

[Sher Khan]

The only good guy in India. Hope he becomes their pm and makes peace with Pakistan.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Is he going to give those old currency notes which Modi banned in 2016?

 

[PakLFC]

He is eradicating nothing. Have been hearing this since time began. No Indian politician is serious in caring about the poor people.

 

[Gabbar Singh]

Garibi Hatao was the slogan of Indira Gandhi's 1971 election campaign, Rajiv copied it and now in 2019 Rahul has too. For almost 50 years the Gandhi's have been promising the same thing.

 

[KingKhanWC]

This has to be Indias main policy for any government. When you have hundreds of millions in poverty, it must be your job to help them.

I hope Indians shed their extremism and vote for Ghandi instead of Modi who has not only spread hate but lied to the people recently.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Garibi Hatao was the slogan of Indira Gandhi's 1971 election campaign, Rajiv copied it and now in 2019 Rahul has too. For almost 50 years the Gandhi's have been promising the same thing.

And the people who get rich are the Gandhis and their cronies.

 

[pillionrider]

lol as expected Modi fans are triggered like their leader who delivered his speech yesterday with shaking hands and a sheepish smile. Loved it

Garibi Hatao was the slogan of Indira Gandhi's 1971 election campaign, Rajiv copied it and now in 2019 Rahul has too. For almost 50 years the Gandhi's have been promising the same thing.

Chowkidar Modiji's slogan is Garib Hatao.

 

[big_gamer007]

All these election promises are just promises. Nothing is ever implemented and if it is implemented then it's implemented half assed and mostly benefits no one just the corrupt cronies.

At the end of the day Indians are corrupt to the core and are one of the most socio-economic racists on the planet. There's a saying Indians hate Indians which is absolutely true. No one cares about the country and only care for themselves, until and unless this mentality is changed nothing will ever change and you can continue to live your life as it is.

Modi, Rahul all are the same. Before 2014 elections, modi's promises:
1. Everyone will get 15 lakh rupees we will bring black money back from Swiss bank. - Nothing happened.
2. We have proof of Robert vadra corruption he will rot in jail. - 5 years in power and Vadra didn't spend 1 second in jail.
3. Corruption will be removed. - It's still the same as before, this has nothing to do with Modi though as Indians themselves are corrupt to the core.
4. Rupee value is still garbage as ever.

At the end of the day in last 5 nothing has changed for anyone. It's the same as before, the development and online ease of access is not because of any government but because of how technology is advancing in the world. This should have been done 15 years ago but finally we are trying to catch up with the rest of the world.

As evident from this thread Indians here are either hailing Modi or hailing Rahul, this is the saddest part to have such options. The old saying "ek taraf Kua doosri taraf khai" is apt for Indians
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[Varun]

This is what you hear two weeks out before any election.

If the Congress of all parties are still talking about alleviating poverty 75 years after they first got power, you really have to wonder...