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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress party and the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance during a rally in Nashik, Maharashtra, marking the beginning of his campaign trail for the upcoming state elections. He accused the Congress of undermining the Constitution, reservations, and their own poll promises, turning the tables on accusations levelled against the BJP. Modi highlighted his own rise as an example, stating that despite being from the OBC community, he became Prime Minister for the third time. He claimed the Congress was unable to accept this reality and was seeking to undermine the OBC community for political gain. He further accused the Congress of using the Constitution as a mere prop, highlighting the alleged distribution of Constitution copies with blank pages at Congress rallies, implying a lack of respect for the law and public sentiment.
Modi's speech focused on the Congress's alleged failure to deliver on their promises in various states where they are in power, specifically mentioning Karnataka, Telangana, and Himachal Pradesh. He contrasted their failures with his government's achievements, emphasizing the alleviation of poverty for over 25 crore individuals. He reiterated his commitment to the welfare of farmers, promising an increase in financial assistance to Rs. 15,000 per year if the Mahayuti government is re-elected in Maharashtra. He also criticized the MVA alliance for opposing the 'Ladki Bahin' scheme aimed at women's empowerment, highlighting the BJP's dedication to women's upliftment.
Modi further denounced the Congress for its reliance on other parties to contest elections, labeling it a 'parasitic' party that has lost its national influence. He highlighted that in states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand, the Congress can only participate in elections with the support of other parties. He emphasized the Congress's alleged attempt to divide OBC communities for political gain, asserting that they only prosper when OBCs are fragmented. He pointed out the history of Congress governments, accusing Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Rajiv Gandhi of keeping OBCs divided, and stating that OBCs gained true unity and strength only after the Congress was removed from power. He concluded by accusing the Congress of actively seeking to destroy the OBC community by sowing discord among them, highlighting their desire to weaken OBC unity to regain political power.
Source: 'Nehru, Gandhis never backed quota': Top quotes from PM Modi's rally in Maharashtra's Nashik