Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday criticized the Narendra Modi government’s “Make in India” initiative, stating that despite its promises, India remains heavily reliant on imports from countries like China for components used in manufacturing TVs, iPhones, and other electronics.
In a post on his WhatsApp channel, Gandhi emphasized that in the name of “Make in India,” India is merely assembling parts made abroad rather than truly manufacturing them.
“Do you know that 80% of the components of most TVs made in India come from China? In the name of ‘Make in India,’ we are merely assembling – not truly manufacturing. From iPhones to TVs – the parts come from abroad, we just put them together.
“Small entrepreneurs want to manufacture, but there’s neither policy nor support. On the contrary, heavy taxes and the monopoly of select corporations – have gripped the country’s industry,” he said, asserting that until India becomes self-reliant in production, talks of jobs, growth, and “Make in India” will remain mere speeches.
He advised that ground-level changes were needed so that India moves beyond the assembly line to become a true manufacturing power and can compete with China on equal footing.
Gandhi highlighted that small entrepreneurs want to manufacture but face heavy taxes and the monopoly of select corporations.