Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, addressed a jubilant gathering of BJP workers at the party’s national headquarters, celebrating the BJP’s landslide victory in Haryana and its remarkable performance in Jammu & Kashmir. He hailed the BJP’s unprecedented hat-trick in Haryana, highlighting the rarity of a party being voted back to power after a previous term. This, he argued, showcased the public’s trust in the BJP’s commitment to development and good governance.
In his speech, Modi launched a fierce attack on the Congress, accusing them of spreading caste-based division and undermining Indian democracy. He highlighted the Congress’s record of marginalizing Dalits, OBCs, and Adivasis, accusing them of exploiting these communities for political gain. Modi further criticized the Congress’s recent statements, particularly Rahul Gandhi’s remarks in the United States, suggesting that the party was seeking to end reservation policies. This, he asserted, was a blatant attempt to manipulate vulnerable groups for political advantage.
He described the Congress as a parasitic entity that thrives on the support of its allies but contributes little to the nation’s progress. The Congress’s performance in J&K, Modi pointed out, was primarily due to its alliance with the National Conference.
Modi emphasized the BJP’s focus on development and empowering women, youth, farmers, and the poor. He reiterated his vision for a developed India, aiming to make India the third largest economy in the world.
Responding to concerns raised by the Congress regarding the speed of counting in Haryana, Modi accused the opposition of questioning the integrity of national institutions like the Election Commission. This, he suggested, was another attempt to undermine democratic processes and sow seeds of mistrust.
Modi’s speech resonated with the BJP’s ongoing narrative of development and good governance. He framed the BJP’s electoral victories as a testament to the people’s trust in the party’s agenda, while simultaneously painting the Congress as an opportunistic and divisive force. The BJP’s strong performance in these elections, particularly in Haryana, is seen as a major boost to its electoral prospects ahead of the upcoming Maharashtra elections.
