Modi accuses Congress of spreading fuel panic and public disorder
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the Congress, like “Rajneeti ke gidh” (vultures of politics), is attempting to exploit the West Asia conflict by triggering panic among the people for political gain, asserting that India has managed the situation efficiently. Addressing a large gathering at Nani village in the newly created Vav Tharad district in Gujarat, Modi accused Congress of indulging in rumour-mongering and trying to instigate people to queue up at fuel pumps and spread public disorder.
“Today, when the nation requires unity and solidarity, Congress leaders are actively engaged in divisive politics. When the nation needs reassurance, Congress is busy spreading fear and rumours. When the nation calls for restraint, Congress wants to incite people,” Modi said. Like “Rajneeti ke gidh” (vultures of politics), the Congress party is waiting and hoping for escalation of domestic troubles so they can exploit the situation to reap political dividends, he added.
Referring to the global situation, Modi said while many countries are engulfed in war, unrest, and instability, India has demonstrated resilience and unity. “India has always possessed a unique strength. No matter how difficult the times may be, our nation stands united,” he said. Referring to the situation in West Asia triggered by the US-Israel-Iran war, Modi said the situation has widespread global repercussions, especially on energy supplies.
“Difficulties regarding energy requirements, especially diesel, petrol, and gas, have intensified globally. Yet, even amidst such a crisis, India has successfully kept the situation under control with its strong foreign policy and the collective strength of its citizens,” the Prime Minister added. Modi asserted that India will emerge as a world leader in the renewable energy sector.
Continuing his attack on the Opposition, Modi said they want to spread anarchy. “India is capable of facing any crisis. However, Congress is trying to instigate people to queue up at fuel pumps and spread disorder,” he added. Modi said attempts by some political parties to score political points during a global crisis were unfortunate, and at the forefront of this political conspiracy is the Congress party.
Modi said while fuel prices have surged by 10 to 25 percent in many countries, India has ensured that its people are protected from the worst impact. “However, the Congress party finds this outcome intolerable. They are spreading rumours to create an atmosphere of fear within the nation. Their objective is to cause chaos (through rumour mongering) by making people queue up in panic at petrol pumps and gas agencies, so that they may exploit this (public) disorder for their own propaganda,” he added. He said Congress is desperate to stay politically relevant as it has been out of power.
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