During a Labharthi Sammelan (meeting of beneficiaries) in Mumbai on February 22, 2024, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president J.P. Nadda didn’t mince words, branding the Opposition INDIA bloc as “a collection of corrupt leaders.” He asserted that many of these leaders find themselves either behind bars or out on bail, casting a shadow on their credibility.
In his address, Nadda particularly targeted the Congress, taking a swipe at the historical Prime Ministerships of Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi. According to him, during their tenures, the number of the country’s impoverished population surged to 60%. Nadda criticized Congress leaders for making promises to the poor without implementing substantial changes and accused them of playing “politics of poverty” by crafting plans in the comfort of drawing rooms without ensuring on-the-ground execution.
The BJP president emphasized a transformative shift post-2014 when Prime Minister Modi, according to Nadda, gave a potent voice and strength to the impoverished segments of society. Nadda claimed that under Modi’s leadership, 25 crore Indians have transcended the poverty line, highlighting a significant achievement in poverty alleviation.
As political discourse intensifies, Nadda’s remarks add fuel to the ongoing ideological battle between the BJP and the Opposition. The accusation of corruption and a focus on poverty eradication become pivotal narratives in shaping public opinion as the political landscape unfolds in the lead-up to the upcoming elections.
