With the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections approaching in Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the opposition I.N.D.I Alliance, accusing its constituents of rampant corruption and communal politics. Speaking at a rally in Dwaraka, PM Modi framed the opposition as a “congregation of the corrupt” and dubbed them the “Khan gang,” suggesting they protect elite interests at the expense of the ordinary people.
In his speech, PM Modi highlighted the successes of the BJP-led NDA government and forecasted a strong mandate for the party. “Voting is over for more than 400 seats. The five phases have ensured a strong BJP-led NDA government,” he stated. He accused the I.N.D.I Alliance of communalism, casteism, and nepotism, claiming that they shield the corrupt and engage in minority appeasement.
PM Modi pointed to the BJP’s governance, contrasting it with the Congress’s “family first” agenda. He showcased the G20 summit held in Delhi as an example of effective governance under the BJP, asserting that such achievements reflect the “nation first” development model.
In a combative speech, PM Modi detailed various accusations against the opposition, asserting that the I.N.D.I Alliance parties are “communal, casteist, and nepotistic.” He mainly targeted the AAP-Congress alliance over corruption, pointing to recent scandals in Jharkhand and Bengal where opposition leaders were allegedly caught with large sums of money.
PM Modi was particularly aggressive in addressing corruption. He cited recent corruption scandals in Jharkhand and Bengal, where opposition leaders were allegedly caught with large sums of money. PM Modi also criticised Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of betraying public trust through the liquor scam and other corrupt activities. “Liquor scam or the National Herald scam, every penny will be recovered from the corrupt. It is Modi ki Guarantee. Whoever has looted will have to return the people’s money. We will seek legal opinion on it,” PM Modi declared. “I will do an X-ray of corrupt people’s wealth. Those who have looted will have to go to jail.”
PM Modi also addressed the status of Jamia Millia Islamia University, criticising the Congress-led UPA government’s 2011 decision to declare it a minority institution. He argued that this move deprived Dalits, backward classes, and tribals of reservations. “For 60 years, it remained a regular educational institution with reservations for these groups. But in 2011, the Congress government played a trick. Suddenly, Jamia Millia University was declared a minority institution, imposing a 50 per cent quota for Muslims,” he said.
The Prime Minister referred to a viral video featuring Rahul Gandhi, where Gandhi purportedly acknowledged that the systems established by his grandmother, Indira Gandhi and father, Rajiv Gandhi, were biased against SCs, STs, and OBCs. PM Modi used this to argue that the I.N.D.I Alliance has already lost the elections, so supporting them would be a waste. “The country has realised that a vote to the I.N.D.I Alliance would be a waste. Every vote is a commitment to Viksit Bharat,” PM Modi stated.
PM Modi also highlighted his government’s economic achievements, contrasting them with the UPA’s tenure. “In 2014, the then finance minister said that India will become the third largest economy in 2043. In our case, we are already the fifth largest economy and will become the third largest economy in our third term,” PM Modi asserted.
Responding to PM Modi’s speech, the AAP issued a statement accusing the BJP of hypocrisy in its anti-corruption stance. They alleged that the BJP orchestrated an “Rs 8,000-crore electoral bond scam” and dismissed the liquor case as “fake.” AAP criticised PM Modi for failing to deliver his promises and claimed that BJP absolves anyone who joins them of their past crimes.
In a detailed interview, PM Modi reflected on his government’s achievements and outlined the BJP’s vision for a “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India). He contrasted this with the UPA’s governance, emphasising the accelerated economic growth under his administration. “In 2014, the then Finance Minister said that India will become the third largest economy in 2043. In our case, we are already the fifth largest economy and will become the third largest economy in our third term,” PM Modi asserted.
