"It seems the family has awakened after 64 years of deep sleep" as the Congress vice-president had suddenly become a well-wisher of the poor, Badal said.
Referring to Gandhi's recent reported remarks that poverty was a state of mind, he said such statements showed how much the Gandhi scion was cut off from the ground reality.
The remarks were unfortunate, Badal told a public meeting here.
At another rally at Guruharsahai in Ferozepur, he said bringing back black money stashed abroad would be top priority of the NDA in the event of its coming to power at the Centre in the next elections.
The so-called government of "Aam Aadmi" was actually anti-people and pro-MNC, he said.
Turning to Narendra Modi, Badal said the BJP's prime ministerial candidate was a "matchless political figure".
At Fazilka, he alleged the UPA government had financially ruined the country and demanded a white paper on its fiscal status.
On the other hand, the Punjab's fiscal health is fine, he said.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
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
