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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed Congress party over corruption, by stating that Congress strengthens by weakening the nation. 'Neither the Congress party nor its allies cared about Baba Saheb Ambedkar's Constitution, courts or the sentiments of the country," PM Modi added on Saturday while addressing a rally in Akola as part of the BJP campaign in the run-up to the assembly elections. "Congress is well aware, the more the country weakens, the more they will strengthen.
'Jab Congress mazboot hogi, desh majboor ho jaega'. Congress creates a divide between various castes. It never let our castes unite.
If our castes do not stay united and stay conflicted with each other, Congress will take advantage of it. Congress will take away the rights of SCs. This is their conspiracy and character.
You have to stay aware. Remember, 'Ek hai toh safe hai," said PM Modi. "Wherever Congress forms government, that state becomes an ATM for the Congress' royal family.
These days, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana have become their ATMs. In the name of elections in Maharashtra, they have looted Rs 700 crores from liquor sellers in Karnataka. You can imagine the loot once they win the elections," said the Prime Minister.
He pledged to build an additional 3 crore homes for the underprivileged. He highlighted his government's previous achievement of constructing 4 crore homes for the poor during its two terms. "In the last 2 terms, Modi has built 4 crore houses for the poor.
Not only this, the target that was set at that time was also accomplished. Now we are starting to build 3 crore more houses for the poor," PM Modi stated. The Prime Minister urged the public to identify and inform him of families living in temporary shelters, assuring them of permanent housing.
He emphasized Maharashtra's consistent support for the BJP over the past decade and attributed it to the state's patriotism and political understanding. "In the 10 years from 2014 to 2024, Maharashtra has continuously blessed the BJP wholeheartedly. There is a reason behind Maharashtra's trust in the BJP.
The reason for this is the patriotism, political understanding and vision of the people of Maharashtra," PM Modi said. He also acknowledged November 9 as a significant date, referencing the Supreme Court's 2019 verdict on the Ram Mandir case. "This date of 9 November is very historic.
It was on this day in 2019 that the Supreme Court of India delivered its landmark judgment on the Ram Temple issue. This date will be etched in memory not only because of the verdict but also due to the remarkable display of sensitivity and unity shown by people across all religions, reflecting the spirit of 'Nation First' that defines India's greatest strength.” The Akola rally aimed to bolster the campaign for Mahayuti and BJP candidates in five districts – Akola, Amravati, Washim, Yavatmal, and Buldhana – ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections scheduled for November 20.
