PM in Assam slams Congress for ‘echoing Pakistan line’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday accused the Congress of aligning with Pakistan’s narrative, alleging that such a stance undermines national security.
Speaking at an election rally in Assam’s Barpeta district, he said that while his government has conducted Operation Sindoor targeting terror camps in Pakistan, the opposition continues to “sing to the tune of” the neighbouring country.
“This Pakistan connection compromises with the nation’s security, and we can never allow that,” he said.
On the development front, he alleged that the Congress had always taken a myopic view on the matter, while the BJP works towards ensuring long-term development of the nation.
“The party always took short-term measures so that they could indulge in corruption. But the BJP looks far ahead while taking decisions for all-around development of all sections of society,” Modi said.
The prime minister also accused the Congress of neglecting the armed forces by failing to implement the ‘One Rank, One Pension’ scheme.
“But the BJP government ensured that justice was done to those who protect the nation by giving them this benefit,” he said, adding that so far, Rs 1.24 lakh crore has been disbursed to the bank accounts of veterans.
Modi accused the Gandhi family of indulging in dynastic politics and corruption.
“The first family of Congress is the most corrupt in the country, indulging in scams of huge proportions and is currently out on bail.
The Congress can do only two things — tell lies and indulge in corruption,” he alleged.
In an apparent swipe at Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s “mohabbat ki dukaan” pitch, Modi said the Congress represents “mithya ki dukaan” (shop of lies) and “apmaan” (insult).