New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attacked the Chhattisgarh government, alleging that the Congress-led Bhupesh Baghel government has only indulged in scams and corruption, including in the cow dung scam.


The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) which is in opposition in the state has alleged scam in cow dung procurement under the state's Gaudhan Nyay Yojana, reported ANI.


While addressing a public rally in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh, PM Modi said, " Imagine the mentality of a person who practices corruption in cow dung."


He further said, "The kind of scams the Congress practices, fills up the coffers of their leaders. Though they have fallen back in poverty alleviation, the Congress government is moving forward in corruption." "We wanted to stop liquor sales in Chhattisgarh but the Congress started scam in liquor sale itself...The mineral wealth of Chhattisgarh is being used as Congress' ATM. False propaganda and rampant corruption are the hallmarks of the Congress government in Chhattisgarh," he added.






Notably, PM Modi dedicated several rail sector projects worth around Rs 6,350 crore and laid the foundation stone of 'critical care blocks' in nine districts in Chhattisgarh during his day-long visit to the poll-bound state.


Attacking the Congress for its election "guarantees", PM Modi said, "50 years ago Congress has given the 'Garibi Hatao' slogan to eliminate poverty. Even today they fight elections on this guarantee."


PM Modi lauded the BJP government at the Centre for its efforts to curb Naxalite attacks and violence in the state


"There was a time when Chhattisgarh was known only for Naxalite attacks and violence. After the efforts of the BJP government, today Chhattisgarh is being recognised because of the development work done here," he said. "The BJP government of Delhi is leaving no stone unturned for the development of Chhattisgarh. But the Congress government here is not engaged in development work but only in empty talk and claims."


The Prime Minister noted that development is important in Chhattisgarh which is why it is important that a BJP government comes to power in the state.


Chattisgarh will go to polls at the end of this year.