JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has lauded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s economic policies, crediting him with lifting 400 million people out of poverty. Dimon’s praise comes despite concerns raised by the Financial Times editorial board about restrictions on political freedoms in India under Modi’s rule. Dimon also expressed optimism about the booming US economy but cautioned against complacency in the face of geopolitical tensions.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, commending his reforms and tough stance in addressing India’s challenges. Dimon highlighted the success of India’s financial inclusion initiatives, infrastructure development, and education system, attributing these achievements to Modi’s decisive approach. He also emphasized the need for similar leadership in the United States, where bureaucratic systems and political polarization hinder progress. While acknowledging the criticism Modi faces from the media, Dimon asserted that his policies have lifted 400 million people out of poverty.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launched scathing attacks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress candidate Rahul Gandhi, respectively. Vadra accused Modi of trying to polarize voters by making comments about mangalsutras and gold, while Vijayan criticized Gandhi’s leadership abilities. In other news, Rishabh Pant’s Delhi Capitals (DC) will face Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Meanwhile, a legal battle is underway in the United States over a proposed ban on homeless individuals, and a wedding in Andhra Pradesh turned chaotic when the bride’s family attempted to take her away.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. CEO Jamie Dimon lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership in India, highlighting his reforms such as providing bank accounts for 700 million people and simplifying the indirect tax regime. Dimon emphasized the need for collaboration between the U.S. and India, calling for more inclusive economic growth and a harmonious relationship between lenders and regulators. He also addressed concerns about the U.S. national debt, inflation, and geopolitical conflicts, urging practitioners to return to government service to contribute to the nation’s economic performance.
On the last day of campaigning for Phase 2 of the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will hold public meetings and rallies across the country. Modi will address public meetings in Surguja, Chhattisgarh; Sagar and Betul, Madhya Pradesh; and hold a roadshow in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Gandhi will resume campaigning after a brief break due to illness and will address public meetings in Amravati and Solapur, Maharashtra. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court will pronounce directions on a batch of pleas seeking complete cross-verification of votes cast using EVMs with VVPATs. Prime Minister Modi also alleged that the Congress attempted to extend reservation benefits based on religion and give them to Muslims.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has alleged that the Congress party attempted to extend reservation on religious grounds and give it to Muslims, and he has accused the party of plotting to seize people’s wealth and distribute it among a select few. Modi made these remarks at an election rally in Tonk on Tuesday, when the country was celebrating Hanuman Jayanti. He also charged that practicing one’s faith is difficult under Congress rule and that even listening to Hanuman Chalisa becomes a crime. The Congress has denied these allegations and is exploring legal options. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh defended Modi, stating that he has never engaged in divisive politics based on religion.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has slammed the Shiv Sena UBT and Congress for derogatory comments made against him. Shinde’s remarks came in response to Aaditya Thackeray’s accusations of stabbing his mentor in the back and cheating Maharashtra. Shinde, during a rally in Pathri, Parbhani, defended himself against the personal attacks, emphasizing that the public will hold them accountable through their votes. He also denounced the UBT and Congress for prioritizing corruption over national interests and criticized them for their online activism instead of ground-level work.
Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray delivered a fiery speech at a rally in Parbhani, criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Election Commission’s directive to omit ‘Bhawani’ from the party’s campaign song. Thackeray highlighted the detrimental impact of Modi’s policies on Maharashtra’s industries and accused the BJP of insulting women. He also took aim at BJP leader Sudhir Mangutiwar for his remarks about women.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Congress of attempting to violate the Constitution by pushing for religion-based reservation when it was in power. Modi made these allegations at a rally in Rajasthan, where he also promised to defend the constitutional provisions for reservation for SCs/STs and OBCs. He claimed that the Congress had tried to decrease the quota for SCs/STs in Andhra Pradesh and introduce religion-based reservation for a favored community. Modi also brought up a 2011 move by the UPA government to attempt a “religion-based quota policy nationwide”.
BJP state president K Annamalai has defended Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent controversial speech made during an election campaign in Rajasthan, in which he accused the Congress of planning to redistribute wealth among Muslims. Annamalai shared an old video of former PM Manmohan Singh’s speech in 2006 and asked, ‘Why is the Congress and its ecosystem ranting? This is what they wanted in the past & this is what they said recently.’ The post included a video of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s speech made on April 6 this year. Annamalai asked, ‘Why did Rahul Gandhi choose to mute the word ‘Hindustan’s wealth’ in his livestream?’
