Modi's Bihar and Bengal Rallies: Tackling Corruption and Infiltration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the RJD in Bihar, accusing it of corruption and stating that only the NDA can deliver clean governance and opportunities. In a separate rally in Durgapur, West Bengal, Modi targeted the Trinamool Congress for its alleged appeasement politics and support for infiltrators from Bangladesh. Modi emphasized the importance of a strong India and attacked the Trinamool Congress for putting Bengal's identity at stake. He promised that the BJP will take action against infiltrators and restore Bengal's identity.
Key Takeaways:
- Modi's Bihar rally focused on the RJD's "land-for-jobs" scam and the NDA's commitment to creating jobs and opportunities.
- The prime minister announced a Rs 1 Lakh Crore scheme for first-time job seekers, who will receive Rs 15,000 from the Centre.
- Modi mentioned the Mudra scheme, which has disbursed lakhs of loans in Bihar over the past two months.
- He stated that naxalism has weakened and will end soon, citing the progress made in districts like Champaran, Aurangabad, Gaya, and Jamui.
- PM Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana will benefit 100 of the most backward agricultural districts, including those in Bihar.
- Modi compared the RJD's governance to a lantern, suggesting that the previous dispensation was corrupt and ineffective.
- At the Durgapur rally, Modi accused the TMC of assisting infiltration from Bangladesh for its self-interest.
- He stated that the Trinamool Congress has created a forged documents ecosystem and is putting Bengal's identity at stake.
- Modi promised that the BJP will take action against infiltrators and restore Bengal's identity.
Statistics:
- Rs 1 Lakh Crore allocated for creating jobs (Bihar rally)
- Rs 15,000 grant for first-time job seekers (Bihar rally)
- Lakhs of loans disbursed under the Mudra scheme in Bihar over the past two months (Bihar rally)
- 100 most backward districts in agriculture will be identified and provided support under PM Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana
- 100 districts affected by naxalism (Bihar rally)
Sources:
- The Telegraph, Kolkata: "PM Modi's Bihar-Durga rallies: NDA is the force; TMC is the foe" (referenced in the article, but actual link not available)
- PTI: "PM Modi launches scathing attack on RJD over Lalu case, says only NDA can deliver jobs, clean governance"