. NEW DELHI: Congress on Tuesday released a “12-year accountability report” on Modi govt’s “major failures”, and accused the PM of prioritising “publicity over performance”.AICC’s Rajeev Gowda and Amitabh Dubey recalled the PM’s repeated assertions that India was on course to become the world’s third-largest economy, and noted it has since slipped from fourth to sixth place in global economic rankings.Gowda, an economist, said depreciation of rupee reflects shortcomings in economic management, which has adversely affected investor confidence. He said foreign investors are withdrawing funds from Indian markets and substantial capital outflows have been recorded recently.Dubey said rising prices of essential commodities — LPG cylinders, petrol, diesel, milk and pulses — have increased the financial burden on households. He also criticised the Centre’s decision to reduce the number of subsidised LPG cylinders under PMUY.Gowda accused the govt of failing to create adequate jobs despite repeated commitments to make India a global employment hub.Read the latest news on the go. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia’s Nuclear Posture Shifts As SIPRI Flags Deployment Of 12 Warheads | WatchCongress Alleges EC Blocked Delegation Amid Meenakshi Natarajan Rajya Sabha Nomination Row | WatchCongress Candidate Meenakshi Natarajan’s Rajya Sabha Nomination Rejected In MPCID Searches TMC Offices In Kolkata As Abhishek Faces Third Summons In Signature Forgery ProbeHorse-Trading Fears Trigger Congress Move As MP MLAs Fly To Bengaluru Before VotingInside TMC Turmoil: MPs Revolt, Leaders Resign and NDA aims at powerKalyan Banerjee, Kirti Azad Attack TMC Rebels As Party Faces Biggest Split YetWhy The Centre Lifted Lakshadweep’s 47-Year Liquor Ban: ExplainedPoK Unrest Deepens: Protesters Allege Crackdown, Casualties And BlackoutTMC Crisis Deepens As CID Probes Alleged Fake Signatures In LoP Selection Case | Watch123PhotostoriesFrom growing up amid curfews in Kashmir to earning Rs 2.5 lakh a day: When Aly Goni spoke about his struggles and journey in TV IndustryThis bridge in New York once hosted 21 elephants; 5 interesting things to knowTimes ‘Peddi’ star Ram Charan proved to be a family man: ‘I don’t want to miss a single moment with my daughter, Klin’London’s Billionaire Street: 5 most expensive real estate addresses attracting the world’s wealthiest buyers5 brain tumour myths that experts wish people would stop believingLewis Hamilton’s luxury sneaker collection:A look at the F1 star’s footwear obsessionFrom Aamir Khan to Lalit Modi: 10 famous personalities who fell in love with their long-time friendsIndian history and mythology to native language: 6 meaningful ways to connect children with indian heritage5 countries where tipping is considered rudeFrom ‘Om Shanti Om’, ‘Dear Zindagi’ to Yale University: Shah Rukh Khan’s most inspiring quotes that will change your outlook on life123Hot PicksCUET UG 2026 Answer KeyNFL Trade RumorsMamata BanerjeeMathew BarzalSwapnil SrivastavDana WhiteBrock LesnarTom Brady and Gisele Bündchen DivorcePoK ProtestsTop TrendingBAN vs AUS Live ScoreUS Iran warGold Rate TodayFIFA World Cup 2026Driving Licence ValidityChennai TNSTC BusGautam PatelDU Professor Murder CaseVisakhapatnam Steel Plant AccidentCBSE Class 12 re-evaluation
NEW DELHI: Congress on Tuesday released a “12-year accountability report” on Modi govt’s “major failures”, and accused the PM of prioritising “publicity over performance”.AICC’s Rajeev Gowda and Amitabh Dubey recalled the PM’s repeated assertions that India was on course to become the world’s third-largest economy, and noted it has since slipped from fourth to sixth place in global economic rankings.Gowda, an economist, said depreciation of rupee reflects shortcomings in economic management, which has adversely affected investor confidence. He said foreign investors are withdrawing funds from Indian markets and substantial capital outflows have been recorded recently.Dubey said rising prices of essential commodities — LPG cylinders, petrol, diesel, milk and pulses — have increased the financial burden on households. He also criticised the Centre’s decision to reduce the number of subsidised LPG cylinders under PMUY.Gowda accused the govt of failing to create adequate jobs despite repeated commitments to make India a global employment hub.