He charged the “Shehzada” duo of Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav of practising dynasty politics, promoting corruption and engaging in appeasement for votes. He took jibes at Pakistan, saying the country that was exporting “aatank” (terror) is today struggling for “aata” (flour), alluding to the poor state of the neighbouring country’s economy.
Addressing a rally in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, the Prime Minister said, “There are many countries in the world whose condition has worsened. Many are getting bankrupt. Even one of our neighbours, which was a supplier of ‘aatank’ (terrorism), is now struggling for supply of ‘aata’ (flour).” He did not name Pakistan. The PM asserted that his government works on the principle of “Rashtra Pratham” (nation first) and never succumbs to pressure from any quarter or bows before anyone.
Defending India’s move to purchase oil from Russia in the face of international pressure after its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, he said “To ensure that the people of the country get cheap oil and farmers get adequate fertilisers, we have taken this decision in national interest.”
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The PM said when war clouds are hovering in different parts of the world, there is a need for a government which is capable of tackling any exigencies, comments coming in the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war, conflict in West Asia and rising Iran-Israel tension. Earlier in the day, Modi slammed the Congress and SP at a rally in Amroha, west UP. He said, “Once again the film shooting of the Shehzada duo, which has been rejected in the past, is taking place. This time, they have picked up the basket of family rule, corruption and appeasement to seek votes.” He said appeasement politics has always pushed west UP into “the fire of riots” and maintained that the people of UP will not forget the gunda raj in UP before the BJP government was formed.He alleged that the INDIA bloc is anti-Hindu and has insulted Hindu gods. “The INDI Alliance hates Sanatan. I had recently gone to Dwarka and worshipped Lord Krishna under the sea. But the Congress prince says there is nothing under the sea to worship. They are rejecting our beliefs and faith of thousands of years for their vote bank. It is in their nature to insult Sanatan,” Modi said.
He referred to this issue to ask SP and RJD, without naming the two parties, as to how they can have an understanding with a party which has taken this stand on Dwarka, alluding to Congress.