NEW DELHI: In a scathing response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s attack on the Congress‘s “unreal” and “fake” promises to the people, party president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday accused the government of indulging in deceitful tactics and using “cheap PR stunts”.
Referring to the BJP’s 100-day plan as “mere publicity,” Kharge claimed it lacked substance and authenticity. He also questioned the government’s assertion of taking input from over two million people for a 2047 roadmap, noting that a Right to Information (RTI) query to the Prime Minister’s Office reportedly failed to provide details to substantiate this claim, revealing what he called “an orchestrated lie.” Kharge went on to remark that the letters “B” and “J” in BJP stand for “Betrayal” and “Jumla” (empty promises), slamming the party for what he believes is a continuous betrayal of public trust.
This came after Kharge, earlier in the day, advised the Karnataka unit about fiscal responsibility, saying: “They should announce guarantees based on budget. Otherwise, there’ll be bankruptcy. If there’s no money for roads, everyone will turn against you.” It was followed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s allegations about Congress accepting making “unreal” and “fake” promises to the state’s residents, which prompted the reaction.
Kharge’s questions to BJP
Kharge then questioned BJP over their promises. Here are the claims the Congress chief directly questioned PM Modi about:
- Promise of 2 Crore Jobs per year? Why is India’s Unemployment Rate at a 45-year high?
Why are stampedes witnessed wherever there are vacancies for a handful of jobs? Who is responsible for 70 paper leaks in 7 years? Who snatched 5 Lakh Govt jobs by selling stake in PSUs? - Bahut Hui Mehangai Ki Maar?
Why have the household savings plunged to a 50-year low? Why has the cost of a common thali increased by 52% in just last year? TOP — Tomato Prices increased by 247%, Potato by 180% and Onion by 60%? Who levied GST on essential food items such as Milk, Curd, Atta, Dal? Who is penalising Middle Class through LTCG by indulging in Tax Terrorism? - What happened to Acche Din?
Rupee is at an all-time low. Is it in ICU or in Margdarshak Mandal? Your Govt has borrowed ₹150 lakh+ crores in past 10 years, amounting to a debt of ₹1.5 lakh on every Indian. MSMEs have been destroyed through DeMO + Flawed GST. Economic Inequality is at a 100-year-high. Average Growth is below 6% in this lost decade, while during UPA it was 8%. Private Investment is at a 20-year low, while average growth in Manufacturing is just 3.1% in the past decade, while it was 7.85 during Congress-UPA, flopping tall claims of ‘Make in India’ ! - What happened to Viksit Bharat?
Everything you claim to construct is collapsing like a pack of cards — Shivaji statue in Maharashtra inaugurated by you, Delhi Airport roof, Ram Mandir leaks in Ayodhya and Atal Setu develops cracks. Bridge collapses in Gujarat (Morbi), while new bridges falling is a regular feature in Bihar! Innumerable Railway accidents have taken place, while Minister is busy in REEL PR! - What happened to Na Khaunga, Naa Khane Doonga?
We have only two words for you — Modani Mega Scam & SEBI Chairperson. Looting through Unconstitutional Electoral Bonds by extortion is BJP’s biggest financial crime. Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi, Vijay Mallya et al facilitated to run away looting thousands of crores! - What happened to Main Desh Nahi Jhukne Doonga?
India’s rank in Global Hunger Index is at 105 (2024), while its rank in UN Human Development Index is 134 and Global Gender Gap Index is 129. Clean chit to China post Galwan, Red Carpet for Chinese investments and ruining relations with every neighbouring country. - What happened to Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas & Jai Kisan, Jai Jawan?
46% increase in crimes against SCs, while 48% increase in crimes against STs. Crimes against SC/ST women and children saw a 1.7 time increase in 2022 as compared to 2014.(NCRB). Snatching Govt jobs from SC, ST, OBC & EWS communities by 91% increase in Casual/Contract hiring. JUMLA of doubling Income of Farmers by 2022. Refusing Legal Guarantee for MSP. GST on 35 Farm articles. Turning permanent recruitment to Armed Forces to a temporary one through Agnipath!
Calling out PM Modi for his remarks, the Congress supremo added, “Modi ji, before finger-pointing, please note that – MODI KI GUARANTEE is a cruel joke on 140 Crore Indians!”
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What PM Modi said
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had slammed Congressfor making “unreal” and “fake” promises to the people, adding that the poor, youngsters, farmers and women had become the “victims of such politics.”
“The people of the country will have to be vigilant against the Congress sponsored culture of fake promises! We saw recently how the people of Haryana rejected their lies and preferred a Government that is stable, progress oriented and action driven,” PM Modi said in a post on X.
“The Congress Party is realising the hard way that making unreal promises is easy but implementing them properly is tough or impossible. Campaign after campaign they promise things to the people, which they also know they will never be able to deliver. Now, they stand badly exposed in front of the people!,” he added.
The prime minister also went on to claim that the Congress-ruled states, including Karnataka, Himachal and Telangana, have been facing fiscal issues as the grand old party has failed to implement their “so-called Guarantees .””Check any state where the Congress has Governments today – Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana- the developmental trajectory and fiscal health is turning from bad to worse. Their so-called Guarantees lie unfulfilled, which is a terrible deceit upon the people of these states. The victims of such politics are the poor, youngsters, farmers and women, who are not only denied the benefits of these promises but also see their existing schemes diluted,” he said.
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