After the BJP’s historic victory in Maharashtra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress, accusing it of betraying the secular principles of the Constitution with appeasement politics. Citing the allocation of prime properties to Waqf boards under the Waqf Act as an example, Modi claimed the Congress’s vote-bank approach had undermined real secularism.
Speaking at the BJP headquarters, Modi said, “The Congress’s first family has sown the seeds of casteism and appeasement, betraying the vision of our Constitution-makers.” He added that their “lust for power” had not only divided the nation but also led to the party’s internal disintegration. “One family’s greed has consumed the Congress itself,” he remarked, highlighting growing discontent within the party’s ranks.
Celebrating the BJP’s Maharashtra victory, Modi described it as a mandate for good governance, stability, development, and cultural heritage. He noted strong support from urban centers like Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur, which he attributed to the BJP’s progressive vision compared to the Congress’s “divisive agenda.”
Modi accused the Congress of hypocrisy, alleging it insulted north Indians in the South and vice versa while maligning the nation on foreign soil. “A flame of rebellion has ignited within the Congress. Old-timers are questioning whether only one family is entitled to run the party. Congress cadres are yearning for their old party,” he said, positioning the BJP as a nation-building party beyond mere electoral victories.
Modi also labeled the Congress a “parasitic” entity that damages its allies, as seen in Maharashtra. He warned against “urban Naxals,” allegedly controlled by foreign forces, who he claimed were obstructing India’s progress.
The PM framed the BJP’s win as a testament to its growing influence and commitment to nation-building, contrasting it with what he described as the Congress’s politics of division and stagnation.
