Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, took an apparent swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during a public event in Vadodara, Gujarat. Speaking to a large young audience, PM Modi warned against what he described as “Jhooth Ki Goonj” and said that the youth would stand with the truth. PM Modi's Gujarat Speech Targets Rahul GandhiThe remarks came during the NaMo for Viksit Bharat programme in Vadodara. PM Modi was in Gujarat to launch, inaugurate and dedicate development projects worth more than ₹35,000 crore. Without directly naming Rahul Gandhi in the quoted remark, PM Modi appeared to target the Congress leader and his Chhatron Ki Goonj campaign.“People will try to mislead you through Jhooth Ki Goonj, but youth will stand with truth.”The statement quickly became a major part of the PM Modi Rahul Gandhi Gujarat political debate. Reports described the comment as a response to Rahul Gandhi's student-focused outreach campaign. What Is ‘Jhooth Ki Goonj’?The phrase Jhooth Ki Goonj was used by PM Modi while speaking about claims that he said could mislead young people. The remark was also linked in media reports to a satirical website that had examined statements made during events associated with Rahul Gandhi's Chhatron Ki Goonj campaign.According to the report cited by NDTV, the website reviewed 40 statements and classified 29 as “false” and 11 as “misleading.” These are the website's assessments, not an independent finding established by the government. Development Projects Take Centre StageAlong with the political remarks, PM Modi highlighted infrastructure and development work in Gujarat.“He spoke about the Dedicated Freight Corridor and a double-stack container freight train operating between JNPT and Vadodara. PM Modi said one such train could carry cargo equivalent to more than 250 trucks.”The government also dedicated three important sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor to the nation. The three sections together cover 326 route kilometres and were developed at a cost of more than ₹20,700 crore.PM Modi Focuses on Youth and SkillsThe PM Modi Gujarat speech also focused on education, skills and employment. He said the government is moving towards providing free online coaching by top teachers for students preparing for competitive examinations.PM Modi said the changing world requires young people to focus not only on degrees but also on practical skills.The latest Rahul Gandhi latest news and Gujarat political debate are likely to remain closely connected as both leaders continue to focus on young voters, education, employment and development.Also Read : PM Modi to Launch Major Rail, Road Projects and Open Global Fintech Fest Tomorrow
