April 26th 2024.
On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi confidently stated that the recent Supreme Court ruling on Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) was a strong rebuke to the opposition, especially the Congress party, who must now apologize for causing distrust towards EVMs. Speaking at consecutive election rallies in the Araria and Munger constituencies of Bihar, the Prime Minister also accused the opposition of attempting to steal the reserved quotas for marginalized communities, such as OBCs, SCs, and STs, for their own political gain.
In his speech, Modi highlighted the long-standing issue of booth capturing, where the poor, backward classes, and Dalits were often denied their right to vote due to corrupt practices. However, with the introduction of EVMs, this problem has been significantly reduced. Modi then went on to criticize the opposition for creating doubt and suspicion about EVMs, calling it a grave sin. However, his remarks were met with a sense of triumph as he referred to the recent Supreme Court decision to dismiss pleas seeking cross-verification of EVMs with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT).
Modi also accused the Congress party of stealing the reservations meant for OBCs and redirecting them towards their preferred vote bank of Muslims in the state of Karnataka. He warned that this could become a dangerous trend if not stopped, and even suggested that the Congress party may try to replicate this strategy in other parts of the country, including Bihar, where their ally RJD has remained silent on the issue.
As an OBC himself, the Prime Minister empathized with the struggles faced by backward classes and assured them that he would not allow their reservations to be diverted for political gain. He also slammed the Congress party for their attempts to intimidate him, saying that he will not be swayed by their pressure. Modi then went on to remind the audience that it was his guarantee that the reservations for SCs, STs, and OBCs will remain intact.
Bringing up the issue of the Congress party's manifesto, Modi claimed that it bore the imprint of the Muslim League and exposed their biased attitude towards Hindus. He accused the opposition of prioritizing their vote bank over the needs of the poor, and even went as far as saying that they would not hesitate to rob the belongings of ordinary citizens, including women's mangalsutras.
Modi also took a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and technocrat Sam Pitroda, without mentioning their names, for their proposal of imposing an inheritance tax. He claimed that the opposition party wants to take away people's belongings during their lifetime and even after their death, leaving nothing for their children. The Prime Minister coined the slogan "Congress ki loot, zindagi ke saath bhi zindagi ke baad bhi" (Congress' loot, both in life and after life) to drive home his point.
In Munger, Modi mentioned the famous Bihar School of Yoga and criticized those with a "slave mentality" for giving away an ancient discipline, rooted in the country's culture, to foreign powers. He then turned his attention to the opposition parties, accusing them of displaying the same mentality when they mock his statement that India is the mother of democracy.
Modi also brought up the recent incident at the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, where Iqbal Ansari, the Muslim litigant in the Ayodhya title suit, was present. He proudly stated that Ansari's presence at the ceremony was a testament to the country's unity and secularism. However, he also pointed out that the Congress and its allies refused to attend the event, indicating their arrogance and lack of respect for the sentiments of the people.
As the Prime Minister urged the people to come out and vote in large numbers, he emphasized the importance of these elections for the country's future, especially in terms of economic and defense capabilities. He urged the youth to exercise their right to vote and participate in shaping the future of the country. In conclusion, Modi called for a peaceful and festive atmosphere on the day of polling, leaving behind the bitterness and negativity of the campaign.
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