Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party, calling it a “burden” on Indian politics and claiming that every alliance it joins ends up collapsing. Chouhan made these remarks while addressing a large gathering of farmers in Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh, where he also released the 21st instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme.
During his speech, Chouhan strongly asserted that the Narendra Modi-led central government would continue its uncompromising stance against Naxalism and terrorism. He assured the audience that those involved in the recent Delhi blast would be tracked down.
“The culprits of the recent Delhi blast would also be brought to justice regardless of where they hide,” he said.
‘Wherever Rahul Gandhi Goes, It Is a Disaster’
Intensifying his criticism of the Congress leadership, Chouhan said the party’s performance in Bihar illustrated its declining influence.
“Today, the Congress has become a burden. In the Bihar assembly elections, it joined hands with the RJD, and look at the results. Congress has become such a burden that whichever party it joins, that party sinks. Wherever Rahul Gandhi goes, it is a disaster,” he remarked.
In the recently concluded Bihar polls, the BJP-led NDA secured a sweeping victory, winning over 200 seats in the 243-member Assembly, while the Congress managed to secure only six seats.
Chouhan also accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of failing to address key issues concerning citizens.
“What issues does he raise? He doesn't raise the issues of the people… Rahul Gandhi raised the issues of SIR (Special Intensive Revision) and the voter list. He insulted ‘mother’, and Bihar slapped him so hard that now he can’t even breathe and he can’t even get up,” Chouhan claimed.
‘INDIA Bloc Is Fragmented, Weakening’
Targeting the opposition alliance, Chouhan alleged that the INDIA bloc is struggling with internal disagreements. He further accused the Congress of enabling infiltration for electoral advantage.
“Was SIR an issue? Tell me, should the voter list be made correctly or not? If the names of ‘ghuspathiye’ (infiltrators) are included in the voter list, should those names be deleted or not? They came from Bangladesh. Is this a country or a dharamshala, where anyone can come and settle whenever they want?” he said.
Chouhan claimed Congress had committed the “sin” of allowing infiltrators into the country to build its vote bank.
“Congress says ‘let them enter, let them stay; get your names on the voter list, and use our resources’. Congress has committed a sin, the consequences of which it will have to face. Congress will be nowhere,” he added.
Vows to End Naxal Threat in Chhattisgarh
Reaffirming the Centre’s stance on Left-Wing Extremism, Chouhan said the people of Chhattisgarh had long suffered due to Naxal violence. He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for their commitment to eradicating the menace.
Under their leadership, he said, the government was determined to eliminate Naxalism from Chhattisgarh and across the country.
