IANS | 28 Apr, 2024
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that with a visionary
leader like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is unstoppable on its
path to becoming the third largest economy.
The minister, who is
in Ahmedabad to campaign for BJP candidates, highlighted the party's
achievements and criticised the Congress party's performance.
"What does Congress have? They lack a leader, policy, and intent," he remarked.
In
contrast, the defence minister cited data from the International
Monetary Fund indicating a reduction in poverty rates under PM Modi's
leadership, with a promise to eradicate poverty within the next 5-10
years.
In Surat, the BJP's candidate won unopposed, according to
the minister, a testament to the party's strength. Singh also accused
Congress of undermining fundamental rights during the Emergency and of
frequently misusing Article 356 to dismiss state governments.
"And yet, they (Congress) accuse us of infringing on fundamental rights?" he said.
Addressing
allegations against the Enforcement Directorate (ED), he assured the
public of legal recourse, stating, "If ED has done anything wrong, you
can always go to the courts."
He also recalled Mahatma Gandhi's
advice that the Congress should be disbanded, suggesting that the public
is now inclined to see the Congress party's influence wane.
Looking
forward, Singh announced that India is set to host the Olympics in
2036, as outlined in the BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' - a pledge that
underscores the party's commitment to significant national achievements.
Echoing
the optimism about India's prospects, he recalled the United States
Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti’s quote, "If you want to see the
future, come to India. If you want to feel the future, come to India. If
you want to work on the future, come to India."