India, Oct. 3 -- Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is on visit to Columbia on Friday hailed the Indian automobile brands Bajaj, Hero and TVS, saying that some Indian companies can with with 'innovation' rather than "cronyism".

In a post on X, the former Congress president wrote, "Proud to see Bajaj, Hero & TVS do so well in Colombia."

"Shows Indian companies can win with innovation, not cronyism. Great job," he added.

He made the remarks while posing for a photograph with the Bajaj Pulsar motorcycle in Columbia.

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