Congress attacks Modi government over ‘promoting’ monopolies; says it will end crony capitalism

Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, leader Rahul Gandhi. File | Photo Credit: Shashi Shekhar Kashyap

Targeting the Narendra Modi government for “promoting” monopolies, the Congress on Friday (October 9, 2026) said India needs a level playing field where every business has a fair chance to compete.

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, said the Congress was committed to breaking the chain of crony capitalism.

His remarks came a day after his exchange on X with U.S. billionaire Elon Musk, who asked whether Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani was the “real boss” of India.

Mr. Musk’s comment came amid reports that his company, Starlink, was yet to receive the required security approvals to operate in India.

Responding to Mr. Musk’s post on Thursday (October 8), Mr. Gandhi said: “Wait till you discover the other guy.”

While the BJP criticised the Opposition leader for what appeared to be an endorsement of Mr. Musk’s comments, Mr. Gandhi issued a fresh statement.