New Delhi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday expressed confidence that people will give mandate to an alternative government on June 4 and said the Indian bloc will form an inclusive and nationalist government by securing a clear majority.
On the last day of the Lok Sabha election campaign, he also accused Modi of running a divisive campaign and claimed that the Prime Minister used the divisive issues 'Mandir-Mosque' 421 times and words like Muslim, Pakistan and minority 22 times.
Addressing a press conference at the AICC headquarters here, Kharge said people have supported his view that "if the present government gets another chance it will be the end of democracy". He also said that India Bloc's After 'victory', the decision on the Prime Minister will be taken on the basis of talks with the constituents of the INDI block.
The Congress President said, “We are confident that on June 4, 2024, the people of the country will give mandate to a new alternative government.Bharatiya Janata Party will form the government with a clear majority."
He said, "Together we will give this country an inclusive, nationalist and development-oriented government on the lines of UPA I and II (United Progressive Alliance) and will move forward taking everyone along." The results of the Lok Sabha elections will be declared on June 4.
Asked when a decision would be taken on the Prime Minister in case the opposition alliance wins, he said, "We have an alliance, we cannot directly say that 'X' will be the Prime Minister. We will call everyone, take everyone's opinion." We will decide on the Prime Minister based on what the alliance members say.,
When UPA I was formed, everyone wanted Sonia Gandhi to become the Prime Minister, but she did not become and Manmohan Singh was made the Prime Minister, he said, "We will take everyone together". On the question of whether he will get 'Prime Minister', Kharge said, "I have received many offers before but I never said that I am a Dalit, so give me this and that. Everything has been given by the party." Sonia Gandhi. Made me the leader of the opposition and also made me AICC (President). Whatever decision is taken in our party, we will work accordingly. It is not that I will ask for anything because I am a Dalit, I have never asked for it till now.”
According to the Congress chief, despite the Election Commission's instructions not to appeal for votes on the basis of caste and religion, Prime Minister Modi talked about temple-mosque and divisive issues 421 times during the election campaign.Kharge said, Modi also used words like Muslim, Pakistan and minority 224 times, but the Election Commission did not take any action on it. He alleged, he lowered the dignity of the post of Prime Minister.
He also said that Modi, in his speeches in the last 15 days, took the name of Congress 232 times, the India Bloc and opposition parties 573 times and his own name 758 times.
He did not even once talk about unemployment and inflation, Kharge claimed. Kharge also took a dig at the Prime Minister's comment in an interview that global awareness about Mahatma Gandhi came after Richard Attenborough's film, Said that he may not have studied about Gandhi, but the Mahatma is known all over the world."Yesterday, PM Modi said that the world came to know about Mahatma Gandhi after watching a Richard Attenborough film. I find it amusing. For a PM to say that the world was introduced to Gandhi after watching a film. ..Is it ignorance or he is not." Study about Gandhi?" Kharge said.
“In our time, we had lessons in school, and if they had read them, they would not have said anything like that. The whole world knows about Mahatma Gandhi.There are statues of him in front of UNO (United Nations Office). Many leaders praise Mahatma Gandhi... there are his statues in at least 70-80 countries. Countries that have achieved independence through non-violence all know about Mahatma Gandhi," the Congress chief said. He said Modi should read his autobiography to know more about Gandhi after June 4. Should, when they have "a lot of free time".
Mahatma Gandhi believed in non-violence and never hated anyone, but Narendra Modi only talks about hatred, which is reflected in his every word, he alleged.He said that Congress always works keeping in mind the problems of the people. He claimed, "When Manmohan Singh was the Prime Minister and Sonia Gandhi was the head of the UPA, we brought such schemes which benefited the poor. But Narendra Modi promoted unemployment, inflation, economic inequality and misuse of constitutional institutions.
He alleged that the present government has abolished democratic processes.
Taking aim at Prime Minister Modi, the Congress President said that he considers himself an 'incarnation' of God and BJP leaders are also calling him an incarnation of God. Kharge also quoted BR Ambedkar - "Bhakti in religion is the salvation of the soul. But in politics, bhakti or hero-worship is a sure path to degradation and ultimately dictatorship", as he attacked the ruling party's Modi-centric approach.
Congress General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal said that the India Block will meet on June 1 to discuss preparations for counting of votes.Venugopal said that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has informed him about her inability to attend as she will be busy voting that day.
On the last day of the Lok Sabha election campaign, he also accused Modi of running a divisive campaign and claimed that the Prime Minister used the divisive issues 'Mandir-Mosque' 421 times and words like Muslim, Pakistan and minority 22 times.
Addressing a press conference at the AICC headquarters here, Kharge said people have supported his view that "if the present government gets another chance it will be the end of democracy". He also said that India Bloc's After 'victory', the decision on the Prime Minister will be taken on the basis of talks with the constituents of the INDI block.
The Congress President said, “We are confident that on June 4, 2024, the people of the country will give mandate to a new alternative government.Bharatiya Janata Party will form the government with a clear majority."
He said, "Together we will give this country an inclusive, nationalist and development-oriented government on the lines of UPA I and II (United Progressive Alliance) and will move forward taking everyone along." The results of the Lok Sabha elections will be declared on June 4.
Asked when a decision would be taken on the Prime Minister in case the opposition alliance wins, he said, "We have an alliance, we cannot directly say that 'X' will be the Prime Minister. We will call everyone, take everyone's opinion." We will decide on the Prime Minister based on what the alliance members say.,
When UPA I was formed, everyone wanted Sonia Gandhi to become the Prime Minister, but she did not become and Manmohan Singh was made the Prime Minister, he said, "We will take everyone together". On the question of whether he will get 'Prime Minister', Kharge said, "I have received many offers before but I never said that I am a Dalit, so give me this and that. Everything has been given by the party." Sonia Gandhi. Made me the leader of the opposition and also made me AICC (President). Whatever decision is taken in our party, we will work accordingly. It is not that I will ask for anything because I am a Dalit, I have never asked for it till now.”
According to the Congress chief, despite the Election Commission's instructions not to appeal for votes on the basis of caste and religion, Prime Minister Modi talked about temple-mosque and divisive issues 421 times during the election campaign.Kharge said, Modi also used words like Muslim, Pakistan and minority 224 times, but the Election Commission did not take any action on it. He alleged, he lowered the dignity of the post of Prime Minister.
He also said that Modi, in his speeches in the last 15 days, took the name of Congress 232 times, the India Bloc and opposition parties 573 times and his own name 758 times.
He did not even once talk about unemployment and inflation, Kharge claimed. Kharge also took a dig at the Prime Minister's comment in an interview that global awareness about Mahatma Gandhi came after Richard Attenborough's film, Said that he may not have studied about Gandhi, but the Mahatma is known all over the world."Yesterday, PM Modi said that the world came to know about Mahatma Gandhi after watching a Richard Attenborough film. I find it amusing. For a PM to say that the world was introduced to Gandhi after watching a film. ..Is it ignorance or he is not." Study about Gandhi?" Kharge said.
“In our time, we had lessons in school, and if they had read them, they would not have said anything like that. The whole world knows about Mahatma Gandhi.There are statues of him in front of UNO (United Nations Office). Many leaders praise Mahatma Gandhi... there are his statues in at least 70-80 countries. Countries that have achieved independence through non-violence all know about Mahatma Gandhi," the Congress chief said. He said Modi should read his autobiography to know more about Gandhi after June 4. Should, when they have "a lot of free time".
Mahatma Gandhi believed in non-violence and never hated anyone, but Narendra Modi only talks about hatred, which is reflected in his every word, he alleged.He said that Congress always works keeping in mind the problems of the people. He claimed, "When Manmohan Singh was the Prime Minister and Sonia Gandhi was the head of the UPA, we brought such schemes which benefited the poor. But Narendra Modi promoted unemployment, inflation, economic inequality and misuse of constitutional institutions.
He alleged that the present government has abolished democratic processes.
Taking aim at Prime Minister Modi, the Congress President said that he considers himself an 'incarnation' of God and BJP leaders are also calling him an incarnation of God. Kharge also quoted BR Ambedkar - "Bhakti in religion is the salvation of the soul. But in politics, bhakti or hero-worship is a sure path to degradation and ultimately dictatorship", as he attacked the ruling party's Modi-centric approach.
Congress General Secretary (Organisation) KC Venugopal said that the India Block will meet on June 1 to discuss preparations for counting of votes.Venugopal said that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has informed him about her inability to attend as she will be busy voting that day.
