Modi jabs at 56-year-old Gandhi, touts young innovators' rocket launch
On July 20, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a veiled dig at Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi during his address before the Monsoon Session of Parliament. Highlighting Skyroot Aerospace’s rocket launch by young innovators with an average age of 28, he contrasted this with "some 56-year-old young man." He also called for constructive discussions and cooperation across party lines to benefit from experienced MPs' knowledge.
19 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
India's first privately-built orbital rocket, Vikram-1, launched by Skyroot Aerospace, marks a significant milestone in the nation's space sector.
20 JUL 2026
— NDTV
Prime Minister Modi praised Skyroot Aerospace's young team and indirectly criticized Rahul Gandhi's age during the Monsoon Session.
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Prime Minister Modi criticized Rahul Gandhi's age during his address to Parliament, comparing him to young innovators launching rockets.
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