PM Modi Targets Congress; Cites Rajiv Gandhi-Era Ad On Reservations

On Monday, PM Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress party during an online interaction with booth-level BJP workers in Jharkhand.

Addressing participants as part of the ‘Mera Booth Sabse Majboot’ initiative, PM Modi accused the Congress of having a long-standing opposition to reservations for marginalized communities, citing a controversial advertisement from the Rajiv Gandhi era.

Referring to the advertisement, PM Modi stated, “Today, I came to know about an old Congress advertisement shared on social media. I was shocked by the content they used to publish during the leadership of Rajiv Gandhi. This particular advertisement depicted SCs, STs, and OBCs in a negative light, indicating that giving reservations to these communities would harm the country’s progress.”

PM Modi further accused Congress of suppressing the voices of those advocating for the rights of marginalized groups. He said that the Congress-led government never seriously addressed the issue of reservations, from Panchayat to Parliament.

“For years, Congress suppressed voices advocating for the rights of marginalised communities. From the time of Pt Jawaharlal Nehru to Rajiv Gandhi, members of the so-called ‘royal family’ of Congress were staunchly against reservations,” PM Modi added.

The Prime Minister further stated, “It was only when people began to understand the vision of Babasaheb Ambedkar, and when SC, ST, and OBC communities came together, that Congress started losing its dominance. Since then, they haven’t managed to form a full majority government at the Centre. They are ruling only a few states.”

PM Modi Accuses Congress Of Dividing SC, ST, & OBC Unity

In a sharp critique of the party’s current approach, PM Modi accused Congress of attempting to divide the unity of these communities.

“Today, Congress is limited to a few states, and its leadership is frustrated. Their agenda has become focused on dividing the collective power of SCs, STs, and OBCs,” PM Modi claimed.

The Prime Minister also dismissed Congress’s promises, particularly those made by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, calling them hollow and deceptive.

The Prime Minister alleged, “You must have heard Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge himself admitting that their party has made false guarantees. He openly says that they make promises just to win elections. These family-driven parties are not only corrupt but are the biggest obstacles for talented youth who aspire to serve the country. The practice of dynastic politics of the JMM (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha) is just a copy of Congress’ tactics. Their focus remains on clinging to power and filling their coffers, showing no concern for citizens.”

Turning his attention to the state of Jharkhand, PM Modi emphasized the immense potential the state holds but also accused the ruling parties of stifling its growth.

“Jharkhand has immense potential. The ruling parties here have destroyed the prospects of the state with their corruption, mafia links, and misgovernance. It is up to the BJP workers to free Jharkhand from these chains and work towards its development,” PM Modi said.

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