It was distressing to note that Mr Modi after becoming Prime Minister had forgotten all his promises including the checking of prices of edibles, he said, adding that those who extended support to BJP in last parliamentary elections, were feeling cheated. Taking a dig at Modi for his “Mann ki Baat” radio programme, the Congress leader said that the PM airs his views on wide range of issues in an unilateral manner but does not have time or interest to hear issues close to the hearts of the people, including farmers.
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Addressing an election rally in Bihar’s Sheikhpura district, Rahul Gandhi said that “wherever PM Modi goes, he makes promises, but never fulfils them”.
The Gandhi scion also questioned the timing of the move by Modi to announce a Rs-1.25 lakh crore special package for Bihar when assembly polls were around the corner. He also attacked him for his promise to generate employment for youths and to take measures to tide over the woes of farmers and said none of them have been kept so far.
Singling out Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his simplicity in his dress sense, Rahul said Nitish was always seen wearing whites and interacted with the people from all walks of life.
According to him, in the 2014 general election campaign Narendra Modi had said that Rs 15 lakh will be deposited in the account of every Indian but till date even 15 paise had not come. Rahul hit out at Modi for claiming a no-nonsense approach to corruption and pointed out external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj and Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje’s dealings with former IPL cricket czar Lalit Modi, wanted by the Enforcement Directorate.
Rahul said the UPA Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had waived the loans of 20000 farmers but Narendra Modi had no concern about the farmer’s suicide.
The Congress vice-president was in Bihar to address three public meetings on Wednesday.
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The Bihar State Elections over 243 seats will be conducted from October 12 to November 5, and the counting day is on November 8.
