The Congress on Friday accused the Modi Government of “fake nationalism†and alleged that it has betrayed the armed forces by “snatching away†the pension of army officers.
Congress’ chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said the Modi Government is deliberately hurting the morale of army officers by “snatching away†their pension and demanded immediate reversal of the decision.
“We demand that Prime Minister Modi comes forward and clarifies his stand on the issue and takes back its anti-army decision of October 29,†Surjewala said at AICC Press briefing.
The Congress general secretary said while the Modi government is habitual of seeking votes on the sacrifice of brave soldiers and on “fake nationalismâ€, it has become the first regime in the country’s history to “steal the pension†and alternate career choice of those officers who protect our motherland.
“This Diwali, PM Modi exhorted the nation to light a diya for our soldiers, but has ensured darkness in their lives by attempting to reduce their pension by half. If this is not BJP’s ‘fake nationalism’, then what is it,†he asked.
“The Modi Government’s fresh attack on the forces has exposed the anti-army face of the ‘fake nationalists’,†he alleged.
