PM Modi Criticizes Congress; Highlights Water Conservation Efforts Led By Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar

Launching a scathing attack on Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday accused the party of failing to recognize the pivotal role played by Dr. BR Ambedkar in India’s water conservation efforts.

Speaking at a public rally, PM Modi emphasized the significance of good governance and pointed out Congress’s lack of seriousness in addressing critical issues like water scarcity.

The Prime Minister stated, “Unfortunately, Congress governments ruled the country for a long time, believing that governance was their birthright, but they were never truly connected to governance. Where Congress is, governance cannot happen.”

“In the past, Congress governments were experts in making announcements, but people never benefited from them. Congress governments neither had intentions nor the seriousness to implement plans. Today, we are witnessing the benefits of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. Farmers in MP are receiving Rs 12,000 through this scheme. In MP, the Ladli Behna Yojana exists, and without opening bank accounts for women, could we have made this scheme successful?” he added.

PM Modi Credits Ambedkar For India’s Water Resources Vision

Additionally, the Prime Minister highlighted that farmers in Bundelkhand have struggled for generations to access even a drop of water.

PM Modi asserted, “These conditions arose because Congress never thought about permanent solutions to the water crisis. After the country gained independence, the first thing done was Jal Shakti and who thought about it? The truth was suppressed, was it kept hidden and in the intoxication of giving credit to one person? After the country gained independence, it was the vision of a great leader, Babasaheb Ambedkar, that guided India’s water resources and water conservation efforts. Even today, the Central Water Commission owes its existence to Ambedkar’s efforts, but Congress never gave Babasaheb credit for these water conservation efforts.”

“When Atal ji’s government came to power, they worked seriously to solve water-related challenges, but after 2004, Congress dismantled those efforts. Today, our government is focusing on river-linking projects,” the PM noted.

Celebrating Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s 100th Birth Anniversary

On the 100th birth anniversary of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the Prime Minister called it an inspiring day for everyone.

“Today marks the 100th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Atal ji. For years, he has taught many activists like me. Atal ji’s contribution to the country’s development will always remain etched in our memories. In Madhya Pradesh, the construction of over 1100 Atal Gram Seva Sadans is starting today, and the first instalment for this has already released. These will give a new momentum to rural development,” PM Modi remarked.

Additionally, the PM highlighted that good governance is the defining feature of BJP governments.

“The people of the country have continuously elected the BJP government at the centre for the third time. In Madhya Pradesh, people are consistently choosing the BJP, and behind this, the trust in good governance is the strongest. I confidently say that whenever BJP has had the opportunity to serve the nation, we have broken old records and achieved success in the works of public welfare and development. We measure the success of government schemes by how much they benefit the people; this is the standard of good governance,” PM Modi said.

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