Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticized Rahul Gandhi for his statement that ‘India will burn if BJP wins’ and called on the people to punish Congress by ensuring their defeat in the upcoming elections. Speaking at a campaign rally in Uttarakhand, Modi referred to Gandhi as the ‘Shahzada (prince) of Congress’s ‘shahi’ (royal) family’ and criticized the Congress party for ruling the country for 60 years. He accused them of desperation for speaking about setting the country on fire just because they have been out of office for 10 years.
Modi questioned the acceptability of the language used by Gandhi and asked the people if they would allow the country to be set on fire. He described the language as undemocratic and emphasized the need to punish people who use such rhetoric. Modi claimed that the Congress party has lost faith in democracy and is trying to incite people against the election results.
Modi defended the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and accused Congress of opposing it. He stated that the CAA was introduced to grant citizenship to those loyal to ‘Bharat Mata’ (Mother India) and criticized Congress for its concerns about the act. Modi highlighted that the majority of refugees who came from Bangladesh and Pakistan were Dalits, Sikhs, and Bengali families. He accused Congress of facilitating infiltrators and now opposing the CAA.
Referring to the opposition rally in Delhi where Rahul Gandhi made the controversial statement, Modi said that Congress has an Emergency-era mentality and has lost its patriotism. He also criticized Congress for rewarding people who make divisive statements by giving them tickets to contest elections. Modi reiterated his commitment to taking action against corruption and stated that threats and abuses will not deter him. He emphasized the importance of sending the corrupt to jail and vowed to continue his efforts in this regard.
Modi highlighted the achievements of his party over the last decade and referred to it as a preview of what’s to come in his third term. He announced the ‘Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana’ (Prime Minister’s Free Electricity Scheme) under which households consuming 300 units of power on average will not only receive free electricity but also have the opportunity to earn by selling surplus solar power to the government. Modi claimed that the development in Uttarakhand over the last decade has surpassed that of the previous 65 years and cited initiatives such as providing pucca houses to the poor, water connections to over 12 lakh homes, and constructing over 5 lakh toilets.
In conclusion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded strongly to Rahul Gandhi’s statement and urged the people to vote against Congress in the upcoming elections. He defended his government’s policies, such as the Citizenship Amendment Act, and highlighted the achievements of his party. Modi emphasized the importance of taking action against corruption and promoting development in Uttarakhand.
