Motihari (Bihar), Apr 10 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi today slammed the opposition allegedly for trying to break up society and “putting hurdles, from the Parliament to the streets” in the governments’ efforts to uplift the poor.
Without mentioning the RJD-Congress combine in Bihar, Modi commended Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for his “fight against the corrupt and anti-social forces in the state” and said the Centre stood firmly behind his efforts.
“From the streets to Parliament, roadblocks are being created in the government’s work. While the government is working towards uniting people and their hearts, some opponents are working towards breaking up society,” said Prime Minister Modi.
Mod’s remarks came in the wake of recent disruption of parliamentary proceedings by opposition parties over issues like dilution of SC/ST Act and their support to the “Bharat Bandh” recently called by Dalit and tribal organizations, which resulted in violence in several parts of the country.
The Prime Minister made the remarks while addressing over 20,000 Swachhagrahis (cleanliness volunteers) at the concluding ceremony of the centenary celebrations of the ‘Champaran Satyagraha’ today.
Lauding the Nitish Kumar government of Bihar, Modi said, “This government has put an end to the culture of keeping files pending. The government is completing its every mission, every resolve with the help of the people. But this change is causing trouble to those who are not able to accept this change.” he said.
“There are elements who are worried at the sight of improvement in the condition of the poor. They feel that if the poor are empowered, it would no longer be possible to mislead them with lies. Hence, attempts are being made to put hurdles in the way of the government, from the Parliament to the streets,” the Prime Minister said.
While the government is working towards taking all people along, “our opponents are trying to pit one section against the other,” Modi said.
“But I will laud Nitish ji for his patience and good governnace and the way he is fighting anti-socieal elements, it is not easy,” he said.
The Prime Minister also flagged off a number of projects, besides special train to mark the occasion of Champaran Satyagrah’.
Modi said in the last one week, more than 8.5 lakh toilets have been constructed in Bihar and said this was a big achievement.
He said the projects of Rs 6,600 crore were being started today.
Par washout: PM to observe fast on Apr 12
New Delhi, Apr 10 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will observe a day-long fast on Thursday with BJP MPs to protest the recent washout of the Budget session of Parliament, while party chief Amit Shah will hold a sit-in at Hubli in poll-bound Karnataka on the same day.
While observing fast, Modi will not disturb his daily official routine of meeting people and officials, and clearing files, sources in the know said.
Addressing BJP MPs on Friday, Modi had accused the Opposition, particularly the Congress, of practising divisive politics and said that BJP MPs will observe a fast on April 12 to protest the impasse in Parliament.
The Congress had tried to preempt the BJP event by announcing that the party members would observe a fast on April 9 to promote communal harmony in the country.
All BJP MPs will also observe fast on April 12 in their respective constituencies.
Shah will hold a ‘dharna’ (sit-in) in poll-bound Karnataka’s Hubli.
