Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party in his address in the Rajya Sabha. “Expecting Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas this from Congress would be a big mistake as this is something it has been claiming to forget all along,” PM Modi said. He criticized the political model of the party as “lies, corruption, family, and appeasement.” Modi further added that his government has worked for inclusive development by bringing constitutional recognition to marginalized communities and challenging the historical approach of Congress to governance.
Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas: PM Modi’s Criticism of Congress
In the speech, he said that for Congress, the development of the nation has never been more important than one family. He says, “In the Congress model, the first thing is Family First. Their energy was spent on this.” He accused them of ignoring citizen welfare and taking up divisive politics, especially the caste-based kind.
He observed that for decades, the OBC MPs demanded constitutional status for the OBC Commission, which Congress rejected since it wasn’t in alignment with their political strategy. It was, he said, the first BJP-led government to give the required status to the commission.
Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas: A Governance Model
PM Modi revealed the key pillars of his administration’s governance model:
Nation First: While he claimed the Congress is only interested in dynastic politics, Modi said the BJP is a party that always puts the interest of the nation above personal gain.
Inclusive Development: He mentioned the various initiatives for marginalized communities, including increased reservations for the Divyang population and legal rights for the transgender community.
Anti-Corruption Measures: He accused the Congress of corruption at all levels, while his government is more focused on transparency and accountability.
Congress’s Historical Attitude Towards Leaders and Intellectuals
PM Modi also spoke about the historical disregard of the Congress party towards influential leaders and intellectuals:
He said that Congress had contempt for Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to the extent that it had opposed his electoral bids twice. Despite the great contribution of Ambedkar to the Constitution, he was not given the Bharat Ratna during the Congress regime.
Modi cited examples of how Congress allegedly curbed free speech. He mention that the famous actor Balraj Sahni and poet Hridaynath Mangeshkar were allegedly imprison or bann for opposing Congress.
The Emergency period (1975-77) was presented as a dark chapter in Indian democracy, where Congress crushed civil liberties. He remembered how the iconic actor Dev Anand was coerced to support the Emergency, and when he refused, his films were banned from Doordarshan.
Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas: Congress and the Politics of Appeasement
The Prime Minister accused Congress of fostering divisive politics for electoral gains. He suggested that Congress’s reluctance to provide constitutional recognition to the OBC Commission stemmed from a lack of political advantage rather than concern for backward classes.
He also allege that the party has attempt to create a divide based on caste, stating, “Attempts are being made to precast poison in society.”
Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas: PM Modi’s India Vision
PM Modi presented the governance model with a clear alternative to Congress politics. He made it clear again that his administration is more about development rather than appeasement. His vision includes:
- Building democratic institutions stronger
- Expanding welfare schemes to the poor sections
- Building an honest government system
- Promotion of social harmony and equality
He ended with a poetic reference to the Congress leaders: “Tamasha karne walon ko kya khabar, hamne kitne tufanon ko paar kar, diya jalaya hai.”
Conclusion
PM Modi’s address in the Rajya Sabha was a powerful rebuttal to the Congress’s political approach. He underscored the importance of moving beyond dynastic politics and focusing on holistic national development. By emphasizing his government’s achievements and contrasting them with Congress’s alleged shortcomings, he sought to reinforce the trust of the people in his leadership.
FAQs
1. What did PM Modi say about Congress in his Rajya Sabha speech?
He attacked Congress saying it would be a mistake to expect ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ from them. And blamed them for preferring family politics to national development, ignoring the concerns of downtrodden classes.
2. What was the primary argument put forth by PM Modi against Congress?
He also alleged that Congress is practicing corruption, appeasement, and dynastic politics. He also raised the point of their unwillingness to provide constitutional recognition to the OBC Commission and their past neglect of national leaders like Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
3. What instances did PM Modi mention about Congress suppressing free speech?
He mentioned that actors like Balraj Sahni and Dev Anand were targeted for opposing Congress. He also stated that poet Hridaynath Mangeshkar was banned from Akashvani for composing a poem on Veer Savarkar.
4. How does PM Modi’s governance model differ from Congress’s?
PM Modi emphasized that his model is based on ‘Nation First’, inclusive development, and anti-corruption measures. Whereas he alleged that Congress focuses on family-first politics and divisive strategies.
5. What does PM Modi have to say on caste-based politics?
He said that Congress is trying to create caste-based differences and his government has worked for the welfare of all communities without any bias.
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