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SHIVAMOGGA(KARNATAKA), MARCH 18
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on Monday criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi rebuking his ‘Shakti’ remark and accusing the grand old party and the INDI Alliance bloc of attempting to undermine the concept. Speaking at a public meeting in Shivamogga, the Prime Minister referenced a recent announcement made from Shivaji Park, suggesting it aimed to dismantle Shakti, a move he believed would deeply trouble the spirit of Balasaheb Thackeray. Modi asserted that the blessings of Nari Shakti (women power) were his strongest security shield, emphasizing that no other government had prioritized the empowerment of women as much as his government since Independence. In response to the Prime Minister’s remarks, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took to social media to express his views. Gandhi stated in his post that Prime Minister Modi dislikes his words and endeavors to distort his statements to alter their intended meaning
In addition to it, speaking at a massive public gathering at Jagital in Telangana, Prime Minister again criticised the INDI Alliance on Monday, rebuking their ‘Shakti’ remark and declaring their fight to be against strength. He denounced the INDI alliance’s manifesto, which he said targets the concept of Shakti, representing every mother, daughter, and sister. The Prime Minister expressed reverence for Shakti and Bharat Mata, stating that their aim to eradicate strength poses a challenge he is prepared to confront. He questioned how anyone could speak of destroying strength when it is universally worshipped.
In his address, PM Modi also lambasted the opposition, alleging that the ruling BRS in Telangana had extensively plundered the state in its first decade, and accused the Congress of turning Telangana into its own ATM state. He asserted that the funds looted from Telangana ended up in the coffers of dynastic families in Delhi, fueling conspiracies of lies and division within the nation.
Prime Minister Modi emphasized the importance of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, particularly the voting in Telangana on May 13, which he deemed crucial for India’s development. He asserted that as India progresses, so too will Telangana, noting the BJP’s growing support in the region evidenced by the large turnout at the rally.
Modi rallied support for his vision of a developed India and Telangana, rallying the slogan “400 Paar” (“Beyond 400”). He vowed to hold accountable those who plunder the people of Telangana while highlighting the central government’s efforts to lift millions out of poverty and provide essential services such as tap water to millions of households nationwide.