Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a passionate speech in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar, addressing the significant milestone of the Ram temple’s construction and launching a scathing critique against the Congress and its alliance partners.
Celebrating the realization of a 500-year-old dream with the construction of the Ram Mandir, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the natural joy among the people of Chhattisgarh, particularly given the site’s connection to Lord Ram’s maternal grandparents. However, he condemned the Congress and its alliance for their apparent resentment towards the temple’s construction.
Expressing dismay over the Congress’s rejection of the invitation to the Ram Mandir’s ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony, Modi accused the party of prioritizing appeasement politics. He underscored the consequences faced by Congress members who disagreed with this decision, suggesting a lack of tolerance within the party.
Modi didn’t hold back in his criticism of the Congress, attributing India’s past identity of corruption to the party’s governance. He proclaimed a shift in this narrative since assuming power in 2014, claiming to have revoked Congress’s ‘license to loot’ with the support of the people.
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Asserting his reliance on the support of millions of Indians for protection, Modi painted a picture of unity and solidarity, particularly highlighting the tribal community’s historical neglect by the Congress. He emphasized BJP’s efforts in empowering the tribal populace, including the appointment of the first tribal Chief Minister in Chhattisgarh and significant budget allocations for tribal welfare.
Additionally, Modi took aim at the Congress manifesto, likening it to the ‘imprint’ of the Muslim League, suggesting ideological differences between the two parties.
The Prime Minister’s speech comes ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, with the first phase scheduled for April 19 and subsequent phases spanning until June 1, culminating in the vote count on June 4.
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