Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a blistering critique of the Congress during a recent address, highlighting the Sitaram Kesri incident to underscore his point regarding the party's stance on reservation.
He remarked, “Today the Congress is talking about the Constitution and reservation but what did they do when they were in power? They imposed the Emergency and tried to stifle the Constitution. The Congress party which today claims to protect reservation, had insulted Sitaram Kesri, an OBC leader, when he was Congress president. Do you know that Sonia’s men entered the Congress office and locked up Kesri in the bathroom and then threw him out to make Sonia the party president."
Modi urged citizens to admonish both the Congress and the Samajwadi Party for tarnishing Uttar Pradesh's reputation.
Encouraging voters to make informed choices, he cautioned against backing the INDIA bloc, emphasizing that voting for the BJP ensures a robust government. Promising continued efforts for the nation's progress, he advocated for supporting the vision of a Developed India and Self-reliant India.
In response to criticism from the INDIA bloc, Modi dismissed their rhetoric as indicative of despondency. He contrasted the unity of NDA leaders onstage with the fragmented presence of INDIA leaders, who he claimed only assemble for photo opportunities.
“You will be wasting your vote if you vote for the INDIA bloc. A vote for the BJP is a guarantee to form a strong government. I am going to do more work so that you all get the ‘punya’ of it. You should vote for Viksit Bharat and Atmanirbhar Bharat."
Assuring his audience of relentless dedication to development, Modi reassured them that their trust in him would be rewarded.
Addressing opposition accusations, he remarked, “Today you can see all NDA leaders on stage with me but have you ever seen all INDIA leaders together? They come together only for photo opportunities."
Referring to opposition allegations, the Prime Minister said that “Pakistan is ‘pasht’ (low spirits) but its sympathisers in Congress and SP are trying to create fear in people. Today, when India talks, the world listens, and we are going up in all spheres.”
The electorate of Basti is scheduled to cast their votes on May 25.
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