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The Hindu: December 17, 2025
Rahul Gandhi Voices Concern Over Declining Manufacturing in India During Germany Visit
NEW DELHI – Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, currently visiting Germany at the invitation of the Progressive Alliance, has expressed concerns over the state of manufacturing in India. In a social media post following a tour of BMW Welt and the BMW Plant in Munich, Gandhi stated that manufacturing is declining in India and that the country needs to build meaningful manufacturing ecosystems to accelerate growth and create high-quality jobs.
Gandhi highlighted the TVS 450cc motorcycle, developed in partnership with BMW, as a highlight of his visit. He said the tour provided an “incredible look at world-class manufacturing up close.”
“Sadly, in India, manufacturing is declining. For us to accelerate growth, we need to produce more – build meaningful manufacturing ecosystems, and create high-quality jobs at scale,” Gandhi posted on Instagram.
Gandhi’s visit to Germany includes engagement with the Indian diaspora and meetings with German government ministers. He is attending at the invitation of the Progressive Alliance, which is comprised of 117 progressive parties from across the world.
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