New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday leveled accusations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that he is engaging in fear-mongering tactics due to desperation following a perceived setback in the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls.
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh posed inquiries for the Prime Minister ahead of his scheduled rallies in Karnataka.
“In the aftermath of the Phase II setback, a desperate Prime Minister is embarking on a series of rallies in Karnataka today. Instead of disseminating falsehoods and fostering fear, he should address the following questions,” stated Ramesh, outlining his queries.
“Why have BJP MPs performed inadequately in their roles as representatives of the people? Following a delay of seven months, why has the Centre disbursed less than 20% of the allocated drought relief funds? What impediments are causing delays in the implementation of the Upper Bhadra and Mahadayi projects?” queried the Congress leader during a press briefing.
Further elaborating on what he referred to as “hollow promises,” Ramesh questioned the whereabouts of BJP MPs while the Modi government purportedly enacted retaliatory measures against Karnataka.
Referring to recent data from the Parliamentary Research Service (PRS), Ramesh alleged a blatant disregard for duties among BJP MPs from Karnataka, citing substandard attendance and a lack of engagement with crucial issues affecting their constituencies.
“Investigating the transcripts of parliamentary debates, PRS uncovered a dearth of initiatives from most MPs to address pertinent concerns within their constituencies,” Ramesh continued.
The Congress General Secretary also accused several MPs of either directly or indirectly contributing to communal unrest in their areas of jurisdiction.
“Perhaps the most damning revelation is the involvement of 14 out of 28 MPs in inciting communal violence. Will Prime Minister Modi issue an apology for endorsing these ineffective MPs? Or was this a deliberate strategy to elect underperforming BJP MPs, thereby disregarding the interests of Karnataka?” Ramesh questioned.
He further criticized the delay in disbursing relief funds to Karnataka, emphasizing the acute drought situation prevailing in the state.
“As per the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the Centre is obligated to make a decision regarding fund allocation within one month of receiving the Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) report. However, Karnataka’s plea for relief funds remains unresolved even after the lapse of this period,” Ramesh elaborated.
Ramesh also lamented the delay in the execution of essential infrastructure projects such as the Upper Bhadra and Mahadayi schemes, which are pivotal for addressing water scarcity issues in the drought-stricken state.
“Why has the Modi government neglected these vital projects? What underlying motive is driving the Prime Minister’s indifference towards the people of Karnataka?” Ramesh concluded, urging Modi to break his silence on these pressing matters.
