What is the controversy surrounding the G-20 budget and the Modi government
Examining the Congress's criticism of the Modi government for allegedly exceeding the G-20 budget.
- The G-20 is an international forum that brings together 19 of the world's largest economies and the European Union to discuss financial stability and global economic governance.
- The controversy surrounding the G-20 budget and the Modi government centers on the allegation made by the Congress party that the government exceeded the allocated budget for hosting the G-20 summit in 2022.
- According to the Congress party, the Modi government is responsible for overspending on the G-20 summit preparations, costing the exchequer additional funds.
- The Congress party argues that the excessive spending on the G-20 summit contradicts Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claims of promoting fiscal discipline and austerity measures.
- The Modi government, on the other hand, defends its actions, stating that the G-20 summit was an opportunity to showcase India on a global stage and attract foreign investments.
- It argues that the additional spending was necessary to ensure the success of the summit and strengthen India's position as a global economic power.
- The controversy highlights the ongoing political debate between the ruling party and the opposition regarding the government's financial management and priorities.
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