PM Modi Invokes Sanatan Remark Row, Dynastic Politics To Attack Congress In Rajasthan

PM Modi accused Congress of indulging in dynastic politics while addressing a rally in poll-bound Rajasthan.

PM Modi accused Congress of indulging in dynastic politics while addressing a rally in poll-bound Rajasthan. ( Image Source :PTI )

PM Modi launched an all-out attack on the ruling Congress in Rajasthan, attacking them over dynastic politics and appeasement. He also invoked the row caused by a remark on the Sanatan Dharma by I.N.D.I.A bloc leader Udhayanidhi Stalin to corner the grand old party facing a stiff battle in the state.

Addressing an election rally in the state's Pali district, PM Modi said, "Today, we are working hard to become a developed nation. For this, a government which gives priority to development is needed in Rajasthan. Nothing is more important than corruption and familial politics for Congress. This party doesn't think of anything other than appeasement politics."

"The entire country has seen what Congress and the 'Ghamandia' alliance have said about 'Sanatan'. They want to eradicate 'Sanatan'. Eradicating 'Sanatan' means eradicating the culture of Rajasthan," the Prime Minister added.

Further accusing the party and its bloc allies of having an anti-woman stance, PM Modi said, "Ever since the law giving reservation to women was passed, they have started a campaign against women. The leaders of the arrogant alliance have made very objectionable comments about our mothers and sisters."

Raking up the controversial comment made by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, also a part of the I.N.D.I.A alliance, PM Modi questioned the silence of the Congress leaders on Kumar's remarks against women. He said, "This is the real face of Congress, which the people of Rajasthan have recognised." 

PM Modi also attacked the Congress over attrocities on Dalits saying, "Congress closes its eyes when it sees those committing atrocities against Dalits."

Cornering the Gehlot government over the rising price of petrol and diesel in the state, PM Modi promised a review of fuel prices after the formation of the BJP government in Rajasthan. He said petrol was being sold at higher prices in Rajasthan than in the BJP-ruled staes of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat.

"There is a need for a government in Rajasthan which gives top priority to the development of the state," he said.

Rajasthan will go for polling on November 25 and the counting of votes will be on December 3.