'Congress's Favourite Word...': PM Modi Calls This Slogan Biggest 'Jumla', Recalls Cash-For-Vote Scandals
PM Modi criticised the Congress party over the "Garibi Hatao" slogan, calling it the country's 'biggest jumla'. He cited Atal Bihari Vajpayee's resignation, contrasting it with alleged Congress cash-for-vote scandals.
During a debate in the Lok Sabha on the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, accusing it of failing the country despite its long-standing rule. The two-day discussion focused on constitutional values and the role of various governments in upholding them.
PM Modi criticised the Congress for its alleged misuse of the slogan "Garibi Hatao" (eradicate poverty), branding it as the "biggest jumla" (rhetoric) in Indian politics. He said, “The country knows that if there was any biggest jumla in India and it was used by four generations, that jumla was 'Garibi Hatao'. This was such a jumla which helped them in their politics but did not improve the condition of the poor.”
#WATCH | During the discussion on the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Congress is very fond of one word. Their favorite word is - 'Jumla'... The country knows that if there was any biggest Jumla in India and it… pic.twitter.com/4w835vn9NL
— ANI (@ANI) December 14, 2024
Contrasting Congress’s approach, Modi emphasised his government’s mission to uplift the underprivileged. “The slogan of 'Garibi Hatao' remained a 'jumla'; but it is our mission to uplift the poor, and we are working day and night to fulfil this 'sankalp' (pledge). Those who are not worshipped by anyone, are being respected by Modi,” he added.
Addressing criticism over providing free rations to the poor, Modi defended his policies: “When we say that 25 crore people have succeeded in overcoming poverty, we are asked why we still provide ration to the poor... We are ensuring that those who have escaped poverty do not fall back into it.”
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PM Modi Cites Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s Example Over Allegations Of Horse-Trading
Responding to Congress’s allegations of the BJP indulging in horse-trading to form governments in Goa, Madhya Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh, Modi invoked the late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Citing Vajpayee’s decision to resign after losing a vote by one margin, Modi said, “To destabilise Atal ji's government, games were played. A vote was held, and horse-trading could have happened then too. But with commitment to constitutional values, Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s government chose to lose by one vote and resigned.”
He further contrasted this with alleged cash-for-vote scandals under Congress rule, criticising the party for undermining democratic principles. “Bags of cash were placed in Parliament to save a government. Votes were bought. In the 1990s, the sin of bribing MPs—was this in line with constitutional values?” he asked.
PM Modi accused the Nehru-Gandhi family of repeatedly undermining the Constitution for political gain. He said, “This family challenged the Constitution at every level. The family, having tasted blood, repeatedly wounded the Constitution,” highlighting amendments made during the tenures of Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Rajiv Gandhi.
Taking a swipe at Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, he alleged that the next generation is following the same pattern.
Priyanka Gandhi’s ‘Washing Machine’ Remark
The remarks come a day after Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra mocked leaders who switched allegiance to the BJP "washing machine". She said, “The people of the entire country know that BJP has a washing machine. Whoever moves from opposition to power, their stains get washed away.”
She also accused the BJP of destabilising opposition governments to form its own citing Madhya Pradesh and Goa as examples while also claiming a failed attempt for the same in Himachal Pradesh.
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