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Union Minister Piyush Goyal claimed Rahul Gandhi feels "threatened" by PM Narendra Modi's growing connect with the youth, asserting Modi enjoys greater popularity among Gen Z. He also targeted Uddhav Thackeray and backed the Centre's anti-paper leak law.

Mumbai: Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's growing connection with the country's youth has left Congress leader Rahul Gandhi feeling "threatened."

While speaking to the media, Goyal asserted that PM Modi enjoys far greater popularity among young people than Rahul Gandhi and credited Gen Z and the youth with helping the BJP secure three consecutive terms in office.

Calling PM Modi "the most popular leader in the world," Goyal said the Prime Minister's massive following across social media platforms such as X, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram reflects his influence among the younger generation. He expressed confidence that the youth would continue backing Modi's vision of and actively participate in the nationwide campaign against drug abuse.

Taking a swipe at Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, Goyal said it was "unfortunate" that Thackeray had only now realised the need to work for the youth. He alleged that Thackeray had the opportunity to do so during his tenure as Maharashtra Chief Minister but failed to deliver, urging him to explain what he had done for the state's young people.