New Delhi: As Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visits Modi parliamentary constituency Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday brought to light the dynastic politics regarding the absence of internal democracy in Congress and also urged the voters to "think wisely".
"Think wisely. From the press to parliament. From soldiers to free speech. Institutional insult is the Congress way. Everyone is wrong, only the Congress is correct. As you go to vote - remember the past and how one family's desire for power cost the nation so greatly", wrote Prime Minister in a block. "If they could do it then, they can surely do it now", he said, warning the voters.
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He also alleged that the Congress has always viewed the defence sector as a "source of income" and hence the armed forces "never got the respect" from the Congress that they deserved. "After 1947, every Congress government has seen multiple defence scams. They began with jeeps and then moved to guns, submarines and helicopters. Every middleman is linked to one family", he said.
Referring to Sandeep Dikshit, the Congress leader attack on Army chief Gen Bipin Rawat, Modi said,"When a top Congress leader calls the Army Chief a Gunda and is subsequently promoted in the party rank and file, it shows their scant regard for the forces...When our forces strike at terrorist elements, Congress leaders accuse the political leadership of doing 'Khoon Ki Dalali'. When our air warriors strike at terrorists, Congress questions that too."
Mr Modi continued saying,"The sense of entitlement can be seen in their conduct towards routine legal processes. At present, their top leadership is on bail vis-a-vis a major scam. When the authorities seek to question them on their dealings, they do not even bother to reply...Are they scared of accountability or do they not believe in it?"
Lashing out at Congress’ dynastic politics, Modi said,"I want to tell the Congress that no amount of intimidation will change the ground realities. Curbing freedom of expression will not change people's poor impression of the party."