News Desk, Kolkata : In the parliamentary high chamber, the Congress party had targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its alleged influential role in the freedom struggle. The Congress accused the BJP of connections with the RSS, labeling it against the interests of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Recent events, such as attacks on Dalits in various states and the arrest of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), fueled Congress’s claims of the Modi government being anti-tribal and anti-downtrodden.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in response, diverted the discussion during the budget speech in the state assembly, accusing Congress of its historical association with British policies. He questioned why Congress had not abolished colonial laws and rituals even after years of independence, criticizing the party for its role in perpetuating British legacies. Modi rhetorically asked about the delay in renaming ‘Rajpath’ to ‘Kartavya Path’ and pointed out British symbols still present in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Modi then shifted his focus to issues related to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and indigenous communities. He mocked Congress for suddenly championing the cause of these marginalized groups despite, as he put it, the party’s historical neglect. The Prime Minister humorously remarked about an OBC member standing firm, yet unnoticed within Congress, emphasizing the party’s insincerity.
While discussing the legacy of India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, Modi quoted him as being against reservations in government jobs, using it as a point to criticize Congress’s stance on affirmative action. The Prime Minister then targeted Sonia Gandhi, who succeeded Sitaram Kesri as Congress President in 1998, highlighting Kesri’s removal and describing it as a symbol of internal turmoil within the party.
Modi continued by mentioning current Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, pointing out his Dalit background as an attempt by Congress to showcase inclusivity. However, he reminded the audience of the treatment meted out to former Dalit President, K.R. Narayanan, by the party. Modi sarcastically commented on the irony of Congress embracing an Adivasi woman as the country’s President while facing opposition from within.
Bringing the focus back to Congress’s recent activities, Modi acknowledged that while the party criticizes the government, it fails to recognize its own internal transformation. He drew parallels between Ramanath Kovind, a Dalit who became President during Modi’s tenure, and the struggles faced by the current Adivasi President. Modi argued that this internal dichotomy exposes Congress’s hypocrisy.
In conclusion, Modi cleverly wove historical references, recent political events, and internal dynamics within Congress to present a narrative that sought to challenge the party’s claims and highlight its inconsistencies. The Prime Minister skillfully used humor, sarcasm, and historical quotes to make his points, creating a captivating and attention-grabbing narrative during the budget speech in the state assembly.
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