Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress party during his address at the ‘Karyakarta Mahakumbh’ in Bhopal on Monday. He alleged years of misrule and corruption in Madhya Pradesh under Congress leadership before the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took charge in the state. The Prime Minister warned that a resurgence of Congress would plunge Madhya Pradesh into economic stagnation, referring to it as a ‘Bimaru’ state, a term denoting underdeveloped states.
Modi’s Strong Critique: Addressing the gathered party workers, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the BJP’s nearly two-decade-long governance in Madhya Pradesh. He urged the first-time voters not to forget the prosperous state’s transformation into a ‘bimaru’ one under Congress rule. “The youths of the state have not seen the deplorable law and order condition during the Congress rule,” he asserted.
BJP’s Mass-Contact Programme: The ‘Karyakarta Mahakumbh’ marked the culmination of BJP’s mass-contact programme, consisting of yatras from five different locations in Madhya Pradesh. The state is gearing up for assembly polls scheduled later this year.
Madhya Pradesh, an Ideological Hub: Modi emphasized Madhya Pradesh’s significance as a stronghold of the BJP’s ideology and development vision. “Madhya Pradesh is the heart of the country… People of the state have always supported BJP… The state is not only the ideology of BJP but also the central spot of development vision,” he said at Jamboree Maidan in Bhopal.
Appeal to Women’s Unity: In a bid to promote unity among women, Modi cautioned against divisive politics by the opposition. He urged ‘Naari Shakti’ (women’s power) to remain united and not succumb to Congress’s divisive tactics. Referring to the Women’s Reservation Bill, he accused the Congress and its alliance partners of supporting it half-heartedly and reluctantly.
Veiled Jibe at Rahul Gandhi: Taking a veiled swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Modi remarked that some Congress leaders born with privilege have turned agricultural land into leisure spots and exploited the struggles of the poor for photo opportunities. This statement comes after Rahul Gandhi’s recent interactions with laborers and workers, shared on social media platforms.
Summary:
- PM Modi accused Congress of misrule and corruption during a speech in Bhopal.
- He warned against a return to Congress rule in Madhya Pradesh, fearing it would lead to economic stagnation.
- Modi highlighted the BJP’s nearly two-decade governance in the state and urged first-time voters not to forget the state’s previous challenges.
- The ‘Karyakarta Mahakumbh’ marked the culmination of BJP’s mass-contact programme ahead of upcoming assembly polls.
- Modi emphasized Madhya Pradesh’s significance as an ideological hub for the BJP.
- He urged women’s unity, cautioning against Congress’s divisive politics.
- Modi took a veiled swipe at Rahul Gandhi for his recent interactions with laborers and workers.