TMC, Congress Allege Modi Misusing G20 Summit Funds and Infrastructure for Political Gain, PIB Denies

Saket Gokhale of TMC alleged the G20 budget increased from ₹990 cr to ₹4,100 cr to boost Modi's image.
Congress accused Modi of using G20 to enhance his profile before Lok Sabha polls.
PIB contested claims, said spending was for long-term infrastructure.
Gokhale alleged infrastructure issues at venue, PIB denied major problems.
The two-day G20 Summit was deemed successful with unanimous declaration.

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TMC, Congress Allege Modi Misusing G20 Summit Funds and Infrastructure for Political Gain, PIB Denies

Saket Gokhale of TMC alleged the G20 budget increased from ₹990 cr to ₹4,100 cr to boost Modi's image.
Congress accused Modi of using G20 to enhance his profile before Lok Sabha polls.
PIB contested claims, said spending was for long-term infrastructure.
Gokhale alleged infrastructure issues at venue, PIB denied major problems.
The two-day G20 Summit was deemed successful with unanimous declaration.

livemint.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/6/2023

EAM Jaishankar on G20 summit criticism: Opposition is welcome to 'stay stuck in 1983' if they want, but that the country has moved on

9/8/2023

Author Arundhati Roy Criticizes India's Hosting of G20 as BJP Propaganda Amidst Rising Fascism and Violence Against Minorities

9/9/2023

G20 New Delhi Declaration Unanimously Adopted; Emphasizes Growth, SDGs, Sustainability and Multilateralism

9/9/2023

India Spends 4 Times More on 2023 G20 Summit Than Budgeted, Outpacing Costs of Recent Host Nations

India has spent ₹4,100 crore on hosting the G20 summit, four times the amount allocated in the budget, while other countries have spent significantly less on previous summits.

9/10/2023

Gopinath Praises India's 'One Earth, One Family' Message at Successful G20 Summit Hosted by PM Modi

9/10/2023

India Navigates Global Tensions to Foster Consensus at G20 Summit

9/10/2023

India's Restrictions on Press at G20 Summit Draw Criticism Amid Rising Concerns Over Press Freedom

9/11/2023

Government denies overspending on G20 summit, says funds went to infrastructure