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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of being afraid of a caste census and vowing to ensure justice for the marginalized. Gandhi asserted that a caste census will be the first step taken by his government if it is formed. He criticized Modi for transferring wealth to select business people while ignoring the needs of the majority of the population and promised to rectify this injustice through the Congress manifesto’s guarantees. Gandhi also defended his record as a politician, citing his involvement in various social and political movements.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has dismissed the BJP’s claims that the Congress government will discontinue its guarantee schemes after the Lok Sabha elections. He affirmed that all five schemes will remain in place, despite the BJP’s allegations. Siddaramaiah highlighted the government’s allocation of funds for these schemes and refuted the claim that the state has faced economic bankruptcy due to their implementation. He accused the BJP of spreading lies and fabricating a ‘factory of lies.’ Furthermore, Siddaramaiah criticized the BJP-led Union government for denying Karnataka its rightful drought relief, despite the state’s severe drought conditions. He detailed the efforts made by the state government to seek relief, including sending a letter to the Union government and meeting with Union Home Minister. Despite these efforts, the BJP government has not released the relief amount, prompting the state to file a legal case.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asserted that the party’s manifesto pledges to redistribute a portion of the ₹16 lakh crore given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a select group of 22 individuals. He emphasized that the promised amount is a calculated sum and not the entire amount. Gandhi’s statement comes amid ongoing political discourse on the manifesto’s proposed ‘redistribution’ policy.

Senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda’s comments on inheritance tax in the US have ignited a political controversy, with the BJP accusing the party of planning to seize and redistribute the wealth of Indians. Pitroda’s remarks, which drew parallels to the inheritance tax system in the US, have been met with strong opposition from the Congress, which has distanced itself from them. The party has also filed a complaint with the Election Commission against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his speech on the issue. While the Congress manifesto does not propose seizing the wealth of the rich and redistributing it to the poor, it does mention addressing the growing inequality of wealth and income and giving priority to the welfare of the poor.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge refuted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s criticism of the party’s manifesto as being similar to that of the Muslim League. Kharge asserted that the manifesto caters to everyone, regardless of religion or background. He also accused Modi of dividing society by focusing on Hindu-Muslim issues, and of making false promises during his tenure.

In a recent episode of Newstrack, panelists discussed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s criticism of the Congress party’s manifesto. As Modi pointed out former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s ‘minority’ remarks, questions arose about the potential impact of his aggressive approach on the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

In the premiere episode of THoughtcast, The Hindu’s seasoned journalists Narayan Lakshman, Nistula Hebbar, and Sandeep Phukan delve into the competing ideologies, strategies, and promises outlined by the BJP and Congress parties in the lead-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The discussion unpacks the continuity and Modi-centric focus of the BJP’s manifesto in contrast to the Congress’s emphasis on social justice and policy adjustments.