Congress accuses PM Narendra Modi of normalizing big corruption through the use of electoral bonds and openly embracing politicians facing serious graft charges. AICC spokesman Pawan Khera mocked Modi’s claims of working for the people, stating that he is spending time for Janardan Reddy instead. Khera highlighted that Reddy is accused of scams totaling up to Rs 35,000 crore, with 20 CBI cases pending against him. Additionally, a judge claimed that he was offered a bribe of Rs 40 crore for granting bail to Reddy.
The induction of Janardan Reddy, who is accused in the mining scam, into the Karnataka BJP has raised concerns and drawn criticism from Congress. Congress accuses BJP of welcoming individuals facing serious corruption charges.
Congress has been critical of the BJP’s use of electoral bonds, with allegations of it normalizing big corruption. The ongoing row over poll bonds has added to the party’s arguments against BJP.
Recently, the news of Janardan Reddy’s return to the BJP and the surge in wealth of the Reddys from Megha Engineering through electoral bonds has further highlighted the issues raised by Congress. These events have fueled the criticism against BJP and sparked a broader political contest between the two parties.
Congress aims to highlight these issues in the upcoming state general elections and position itself as the main opponent to BJP in Telangana.
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