Union Minister Smriti Irani strongly criticized the Congress party's claims of safeguarding democracy, questioning how it aligns with the party's affiliations with SDPI, the political wing of the banned PFI, and its alliance with DMK, which she accused of disrespecting the Constitution.
During her campaign speech for BJP's North Chennai candidate RC Paul Kanagaraj ahead of the Lok Sabha polls on April 19, Irani also targeted the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Sanatana Dharma.
Speaking in a state known for its spiritual heritage and cultural richness, Irani emphasized the outrage when DMK leaders allegedly attack Sanatana Dharma, highlighting the party's perceived disregard for Hinduism.
Turning her criticism towards the Congress, Irani questioned its commitment to democracy while aligning with DMK, known for its historical protests including the purported burning of Babasaheb Ambedkar's Constitution during an anti-Hindi agitation in the late 1980s.
She accused the Congress of threatening the nation's stability even after electoral setbacks, casting doubt on its ability to uphold democracy.
Irani also pointed out the Congress party's alliance with the SDPI, a banned terrorist organization, in Kerala, questioning whether such associations can truly protect democracy.
Additionally, she challenged the opposition's INDIA bloc to name its Prime Ministerial candidate, contrasting it with NDA's choice of the incumbent PM Narendra Modi.
Asserting BJP's agenda of developing India, Irani criticized the lack of clarity in the INDIA alliance's goals, accusing them of having ulterior motives.
She urged voters to choose BJP for democracy and development, portraying it as a vote against dynastic politics and for merit-based governance, advocating for the re-election of PM Modi.
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