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Priyanka Gandhi Blasts Modi as Rupee Hits Record Low

1/12/2025

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Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slammed the Indian government as the rupee plummeted to a record low of 86.04 against the US dollar. She invoked Prime Minister Modi's previous critiques of the currency's value during Manmohan Singh's era, calling for accountability. The rupee's decline stems from a robust dollar and significant foreign fund withdrawals.

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Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slammed the Indian government as the rupee plummeted to a record low of 86.04 against the US dollar. She invoked Prime Minister Modi's previous critiques of the currency's value during Manmohan Singh's era, calling for accountability. The rupee's decline stems from a robust dollar and significant foreign fund withdrawals.