Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleged on Friday that Congress has reached a level of craziness where it intends to terminate India’s nuclear weapons if it comes to power, restore Article 370 that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, and annul Citizenship Amendment Act. At an election rally in Mandi, he also attacked those who had used unsavory language against BJP candidate and actor Kangana Ranaut during the campaign.
“You have seen Congress rule for decades. Congress likes a Bharat which is poor, citizens are surrounded by problems… Hence, it wants to bring back the old situation in the country. It wants to put reverse gear in the country’s progress. Hence, Congress is saying if it comes to power, it will bring back Article 370 and annul CAA…. It has reached a level of craziness where it is saying it will terminate India’s nuclear weapons. They are making these announcements in their election campaign,” Modi said.
The prime minister further charged Congress with being staunchly communal and practices appeasement politics for vote bank.
“Congress is opposing the Uniform Civil Code. Through the excuse of Muslim Personal Law, Congress supports Sharia Law. It is staunchly communal and strong supporter of family politics,” Modi said.
The prime minister criticized those who attacked Ranaut while punning on Mandi.
“Congress is steeped in obscurantist thought…. The kind of cheap words Congress has said against Kangana in the name of Mandi is an insult of Mandi district, of Chhoti Kashi (another name for the place), of the people of Himachal Pradesh,” Modi said.
After her candidature was announced, actor-turned-politician Ranaut was trolled on social media. She has also created some faux pas in her statements and speeches.
Modi said the Congress royal family (read Gandhis) has not apologized for the remarks against Ranaut.
The prime minister also criticized the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh, saying it has failed to keep the promises made during the Assembly elections, including providing government jobs and Rs 1500 per month to women.
“They have betrayed you all. The country is never going to forgive such deceivers…. This state government has no future. Its fall is certain,” Modi said.
