Date & Event:
On september 23, the Arunachal Pradesh bjp responded to Congress criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally in Itanagar.
The congress had alleged that the PM turned an official event into a bjp election campaign and focused on self-glorification.
Congress Allegations:
PM Modi allegedly ignored pressing state issues such as unemployment and poor healthcare infrastructure.
Congress claimed the rally was politically motivated to promote the bjp, rather than addressing citizens’ concerns.
BJP Response:
BJP called the allegations "misleading and false."
Stressed that PM Modi laid foundation stones for projects worth over Rs 5,100 crore during the visit.
Argued that Congress’s criticism is politically motivated to undermine a "historic event."
BJP vs congress Governance Record:
BJP highlighted Congress’s decades-long rule in Arunachal Pradesh, accusing it of leaving behind a “legacy of failure, corruption, and neglect.”
Claimed congress failed to build basic roads, create jobs, and provide quality healthcare and education.
Alleged congress lacked political will for border infrastructure and remained "fearful of China."
Achievements Under bjp Rule:
Emphasized “transformational changes” under the current government.
Highlighted progress in:
Digital connectivity
Education
Healthcare facilities
Border area development
Rebuttal to Misuse Allegations:
BJP rejected Congress’s claims of misuse of government machinery and coercion of employees to attend the rally.
Countered that such charges reflect Congress’s own record of political misuse of power.
Constitutional Initiatives:
BJP claimed credit for raising key constitutional issues for Arunachal Pradesh, including:
Inclusion under the Sixth Schedule
Strengthening Article 371(H)
Conclusion:
BJP stated that the people of Arunachal Pradesh are now witnessing tangible results on the ground rather than just promises.
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