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Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the NDA government of deliberately weakening public sector undertakings (PSUs) like Bharat Immunologicals and Biologicals Corporation Limited (BIBCOL) to benefit private companies. He claims BIBCOL, a historically vital vaccine manufacturer, was intentionally driven into losses to justify privatization and handover of valuable assets to capitalist allies. Gandhi highlighted the employees’ plight of not receiving salaries and warned of the detrimental effects on India’s future.
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Gandhi Accuses Government of “Dismantling” PSUs for Private Gain
New Delhi, December 11, 2025 – Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the NDA government today, accusing them of systematically weakening public sector undertakings (PSUs) and enriching private interests. In a statement released this afternoon, Gandhi claimed the government is intentionally driving PSUs into losses to justify their privatization and transfer of valuable assets to “capitalist friends.”
Gandhi specifically highlighted the case of Bharat Immunologicals and Biologicals Corporation Limited (BIBCOL), a crucial vaccine manufacturer that has played a historic role in eradicating diseases like polio. He alleged that BIBCOL, despite being profitable until 2017, has been deliberately mismanaged to justify its handover to private companies.
“This is a conspiracy to gradually dismantle government institutions, and it is extremely detrimental to India’s future,” Gandhi stated. He shared a video of his meeting with BIBCOL employees who have reportedly not received salaries for a considerable period, leaving them struggling financially.
Gandhi further argued that the government’s actions will allow private companies to inflate vaccine prices, burdening taxpayers. He also pointed to the rising value of BIBCOL’s land in Bulandshahr, particularly after the announcement of the Jewar Airport, as further evidence of the government’s intent to benefit private entities.
Gandhi added that he has raised the employees’ financial hardship with the government, who assured him that pending salaries and arrears will be paid.
The Congress leader’s accusations come amidst ongoing debates about the government’s disinvestment policies and the role of PSUs in India’s economy. He has recently been meeting with various groups to understand their concerns, setting the stage for a potentially contentious parliamentary session.
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