Launching a scathing attack on Congress for what he called as "promotion of caste politics", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday accused the party of "crushing patriotism" by dividing the country along caste and religious lines.
He said that BJP supporters are patriots, but Congress is trying to mislead them. "Congress wants to crush patriotism in this country by propagating casteism, pitting one community against another," Modi said, indirectly referring to Rahul Gandhi's push for a caste census. The Prime Minister went on to call Congress "the most deceitful and dishonest party in the country."
He pointed to the situation in neighboring Himachal Pradesh, claiming that the party had failed to deliver on its election promises. "They lied to the people of Himachal Pradesh during elections. Now, after forming the government, people are asking Congress, 'What happened to your promises?' and Congress is asking, 'Who are you?'"
Asserting that the BJP will come to power in the state for a third term, Modi said that the decision has already been made in the voters' minds.
Addressing a poll rally in Palwal, PM Modi said, "Haryana has a track record that whichever government is in power at the Centre, the same government is formed in Haryana also. You formed the BJP government in Delhi for the third time, and now you people have decided to form the BJP government here in Haryana also for the third time,†PM Modi said. He said that there is a “wave†for the BJP. “There is the BJP wave in every village – everywhere one hears: ‘Bharosa dil se, BJP phir se’ (Trust BJP to come to power once again, from the heart),’†Modi said.
Modi called on the people of Haryana to stay united and vote for the nation's future. "Today, the whole of Haryana has to take a pledge: all those who love India will remain united. We are one, and we will vote unitedly for the country. We will unite and vote for the future of our children, for the safety of our daughters, for jobs without bribes, and for new investments and opportunities in Haryana," he said.
The Prime Minister also pointed out that historically, whichever party is in power at the Centre often forms the government in Haryana as well. "You formed the BJP government in Delhi for the third time, and now you have decided to form the BJP government here in Haryana for the third time," Modi added.
Taking a further dig at Congress, Modi said the party's approach is one of false promises and inaction. "Congress's formula is neither to work nor let others work. Their politics revolves around empty promises, while the BJP focuses on hard work and delivering results. Congress thought they could rely on past terms, but the people of Haryana won’t serve them power on a platter, just like in Madhya Pradesh where the people showed Congress the reality."
Modi also commented on infighting within the Haryana Congress, referencing tensions between leaders Kumari Selja and Bhupinder Singh Hooda. He claimed that those most dissatisfied with the party are from the Dalit, backward, and deprived communities. "The Dalit community has also decided they will not be pawns in Congress's political games. Congress has only one agenda—appeasement for votes. They promised to end reservations for Dalits and backward classes, as they have done in Karnataka."
Congress wants to divide people on caste lines, remain united: PM Modi
Wednesday, 02 October 2024 | PNS
| Palwal
Congress wants to divide people on caste lines, remain united: PM Modi
Wednesday, 02 October 2024 | PNS | Palwal
