PM Modi Launches Scathing Attack on Congress, Accusing Previous Governments of Undermining the Spirit of the Constitution

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a 20-minute speech on Sunday, launching a strong attack on the Congress party, accusing previous governments of undermining the spirit of the Constitution and perpetuating oppressive laws. The Prime Minister emphasized that those who claim to be upholding the Constitution are, in reality, trampling it and betraying the sentiments of BR Ambedkar. Modi referred to the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, which contained a provision under which sanitation workers could be jailed for a month if they missed work without prior notice, highlighting the unjust treatment of sanitation workers. He criticized those who now speak of social justice, pointing out that they had maintained such unjust laws in the country.

Key Takeaways:

  • PM Modi accused previous governments of undermining the spirit of the Constitution and perpetuating oppressive laws.
  • The Prime Minister cited the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, which contained a provision under which sanitation workers could be jailed for a month if they missed work without prior notice.
  • Modi criticized those who now speak of social justice, pointing out that they had maintained such unjust laws in the country.
  • The Government has already repealed hundreds of such laws and plans to continue the process.
  • The Prime Minister highlighted the success of the BJP in Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, pointing out that opposition parties have not been able to accept the public mandate.
  • PM Modi emphasized the importance of buying Made in India products and called upon citizens to make a conscious decision to gift only those items that are made in India and crafted by Indians.
  • The Prime Minister appealed to shopkeepers to sell Made in India products with pride and mentioned major reforms under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime.

Statistics:

  • The Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, contained a provision under which sanitation workers could be jailed for a month if they missed work without prior notice (Source: PM Modi's speech).
  • The Government has already repealed hundreds of such laws (Source: PM Modi's speech).
  • 99% of items in the 12% category, such as butter, fruit juices, and dry fruits, will move to a 5% tax rate under the proposed two-slab GST regime (Source: PM Modi's speech).
  • 90% of items, including electronic items like ACs, TVs, fridges, and washing machines, will move from 28% to a lower 18% slab under the proposed two-slab GST regime (Source: PM Modi's speech).
  • The proposed two-slab regime aims to replace the current four slabs in the GST regime, doing away with the 12% and 28% slabs (Source: PM Modi's speech).

Sources:

  • PM Modi's speech (text not provided in the original article, but mentioned as a source).
  • Pioneer (published by HT Digital Content Services).