The Economic Times

Bad weather forces LoP Rahul Gandhi to cancel Almora visit; addresses rally via phone

Rahul Gandhi's helicopter visit to Almora was cut short by bad weather. He later addressed a rally by phone. Gandhi criticized the central government, alleging exploitation of Uttarakhand's resources and dismantling of economic protections. He spoke about household savings, GST impact on small businesses, foreign policy constraints, and weakened farmer protections. The visit was part of his two-day tour.