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Following the BJP's resounding victory in Haryana and its strong showing in Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's victory speech took aim at the Congress party, highlighting the BJP's success against the backdrop of the Congress's perceived weaknesses. The speech served as a platform to showcase the BJP's achievements and to launch a scathing attack on the Congress's campaign strategies and political maneuvers.
Modi accused the Congress of attempting to divide the nation along caste lines, contrasting their approach with the BJP's inclusivity. He pointed out the Congress's reliance on caste-based politics and their reluctance to elevate Dalits, tribals, and OBCs to positions of power. Modi, himself belonging to the OBC community, asserted that the Congress's focus on caste differences was designed to pit various sections of society against one another, ultimately leading to societal fragmentation.
Moving beyond the issue of caste, Modi criticized the Congress's attempts to undermine various institutions, from the judiciary and the Election Commission to the Central agencies. He characterized the Congress's accusations of institutional misuse as part of a larger global conspiracy aimed at destabilizing India's democracy, economy, and social cohesion. The PM's remarks followed the Congress's unprecedented declaration of not accepting the Haryana election results, a move that further fueled the BJP's narrative of a Congress-led conspiracy.
Modi's speech also addressed the Congress's allies within the INDIA bloc, expressing skepticism towards their ability to remain a cohesive unit against the BJP government. He emphasized the Congress's tendency to rely on its allies while simultaneously undermining their political standing. Modi's message to both his own allies and the Congress's allies served as a reminder of the potential for shifting alliances and the delicate nature of political coalitions.
Finally, the PM focused on the significance of the J&K election results, projecting them as a validation of the BJP's abrogation of Article 370. He characterized the high voter turnout in Kashmir as a sign of the region's progress towards stability and integration into the Indian mainstream. Modi highlighted the BJP's victory in Jammu as a strong indication of popular support for the party's policies in the region, emphasizing the BJP's commitment to upholding the Indian Constitution in J&K.
The PM's speech offered a glimpse into the BJP's strategy for the upcoming state elections. The BJP, emboldened by its recent victories, appears ready to leverage its success in Haryana and J&K to consolidate its position in other states. The Congress, on the other hand, faces a challenging task in regaining the public's trust and regaining momentum after its recent setbacks.
Source: Caste to Constitution, INDIA to J-K: The takeaways from PM Modi’s victory speech