Raipur: In the bustling city of Raipur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a compelling speech, targeting the Congress party with fervor. Standing before a vibrant crowd at the Vijay Sankalp Rally in Chhattisgarh's capital, PM Modi explicitly pointed out the attempts of corruption-tainted individuals to forge an alliance in the opposition.
"Today, those tainted individuals seek unity. Those who once hurled curses at each other now scramble for excuses to unite," declared PM Modi, emphasizing the transformation of relationships within the Congress party. He further asserted that if the Congress party guarantees corruption, he, Narendra Modi, guarantees action against corruption. "Listen attentively, all corrupt individuals in this nation. If the Congress party assures corruption, I, Modi, promise to fight against it," stated the Prime Minister. Unfazed by the threats, conspiracies, and personal attacks, PM Modi stood resolute, asserting that fear has no place in his character.
PM Modi also exposed the deep-rooted corruption within the Congress party, claiming that it is their very essence. "Corruption is the foundational ideology of the Congress; they simply cannot exist without it," he remarked.
Chhattisgarh, currently governed by the BJP in the opposition, is one of the states scheduled for Assembly elections later this year. Rajasthan, Telangana, Mizoram, and Madhya Pradesh are the other four states sharing this electoral fate. PM Modi directed his attention specifically towards Chhattisgarh, comparing the Congress party to an ATM.
"The Congress party treats Chhattisgarh like an ATM," he metaphorically proclaimed, highlighting the party's exploitation of the state's resources. Drawing a parallel to the Congress party's symbol, a "big claw," PM Modi accused them of hindering the development of Chhattisgarh.
"The Congress party's claw is robbing you of your rights and sabotaging Chhattisgarh's progress," he criticized. Reminding the audience of BJP's pivotal role in the formation of Chhattisgarh, PM Modi asserted that only his party truly understands the needs and aspirations of its people. He celebrated the inauguration and commencement of projects worth over Rs 7,000 crore in the state.
During the rally, PM Modi expressed condolences for the unfortunate bus accident that claimed the lives of three Chhattisgarh residents who were en route to the event. He assured the provision of necessary support for the injured individuals.
"I pay my respects to those who lost their lives, and we are extending all possible assistance to those injured," PM Modi conveyed his condolences. Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for eight projects exceeding Rs 7,000 crore in Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
These projects include five National Highway initiatives, amounting to approximately Rs 6,400 crores. Notable among them is the 33 km long 4-lane expansion of the Raipur to Kodebod section on the Jabalpur-Jagdalpur National Highway. Furthermore, the Prime Minister dedicated the 53 km long 4-lane Bilaspur-Pathrapali stretch of the Bilaspur to Ambikapur section of NH-130 to the nation.
PM also initiated the construction of three National Highway projects for the Chhattisgarh section of the 6-lane Greenfield Raipur-Visakhapatnam corridor. These projects encompass the development of a 43 km long six-lane Jhanki-Sargi section on NH 130 CD, a 57 km long six-lane Sargi-Basanwahi section on NH 130 CD, and a 25 km long six-lane Basanwahi-Marangpuri section of NH-130 CD.
During the rally, PM Modi distributed 75 lakh cards to beneficiaries under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. He also highlighted the allocation of Rs 40,000 crore in support of Chhattisgarh's youth through the Mudra Yojna.
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