Rahul not boastful, offensive like Modi: Jairam Ramesh

Image
Press Trust of India Jaipur
Last Updated : Sep 15 2013 | 6:45 PM IST
As Congress tries to counter the Narendra Modi factor, Union Minister Jairam Ramesh today said party Vice President Rahul Gandhi is neither boastful, nor "aggressive or offensive" like the Gujarat Chief Minister.
"Some people in the country always boast about themselves... I've done this... I'll do this... I have a magic wand to solve all the problems," Ramesh said in a veiled reference to BJP Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.
Without naming Modi, the Union Rural Development Minister said the leader belonged to the "main opposition party... Do not ask me his name".
"Rahulji's personality is different, cool... He does his work very quietly...He will listen to every one...Take his/her advice patiently... He is not aggressive or offensive... He delegates responsibilities to others in a very systematic way," Ramesh told reporters here.
The minister said the "boastful" leader "thinks no one can do that work in the world.... The world starts from him, and ends with him. They have got solutions to every problem".
In contrast, he said, "Rahulji has been working for seven years in 40 districts of Uttar Pradesh for women self-help groups and engaged five lakh women workers. He never gave any statement on this matter, because he believes in work, and only work," he said.
The Congress vice-president "is a firm believer of empowerment and right to opportunity," Ramesh said, adding "Rahulji never beats the drums of proclamation".
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Sep 15 2013 | 6:45 PM IST

Next Story