PM Modi Criticizes Congress for ‘Politics of Hatred’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a virtual address in Maharashtra, accused the Congress party of engaging in “politics of hatred” and being desperate to regain power. He claimed that Congress is sowing seeds of hatred daily and referenced Mahatma Gandhi’s alleged desire to dismantle the party due to its “vile intentions” post-independence.
Call for Unity in Maharashtra
PM Modi urged the people of Maharashtra to unite and vote for the BJP-Mahayuti government in the upcoming assembly elections to ensure the state’s and country’s development. He accused Congress of trying to destroy the country and emphasized the need for awareness and caution.
Criticism of Congress’s Political Strategies
Modi criticized Congress for following a “divide and gain power” formula, accusing them of creating narratives to divide the country and using communal and casteist lines in elections. He contrasted this with the BJP’s focus on development and legacy.
India’s Economic Growth
Highlighting India’s economic achievements, PM Modi noted that India is now the fifth-largest economy in the world, bringing new opportunities. He emphasized Maharashtra’s heritage and the potential for economic development around its natural and spiritual sites.
Development Projects in Maharashtra
PM Modi laid the foundation stone for various development projects in Maharashtra worth over Rs 7600 crore, including the upgradation of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport and a new terminal at Shirdi airport. Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde praised PM Modi’s efforts and congratulated him on BJP’s victory in Haryana.
Doubts Revealed
PM Modi -: PM Modi refers to Narendra Modi, who is the Prime Minister of India. He is a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and has been serving as the Prime Minister since 2014.
Congress -: Congress is a major political party in India, officially known as the Indian National Congress. It has been one of the two main political parties in India, along with the BJP.
Politics of Hatred -: Politics of hatred refers to political strategies that create division and animosity among people, often based on religion, caste, or other differences.
Maharashtra -: Maharashtra is a state in western India, known for its capital city Mumbai, which is the financial hub of the country.
BJP-Mahayuti -: BJP-Mahayuti refers to the alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and other regional parties in Maharashtra, working together for elections and governance.
Fifth-largest economy -: India being the fifth-largest economy means that it is the fifth biggest in the world in terms of the total value of goods and services produced, also known as GDP.
Rs 7600 crore -: Rs 7600 crore is a large amount of money, where ‘Rs’ stands for Indian Rupees, the currency of India. One crore is equal to ten million, so Rs 7600 crore is a significant investment in development projects.
Eknath Shinde -: Eknath Shinde is a politician in Maharashtra and the current Chief Minister of the state. He is a member of the Shiv Sena party, which is part of the BJP-Mahayuti alliance.
