Congress Critiques MP Minister for 'Beggar' Comment
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Synopsis
The Congress party has criticized Prahlad Patel, Madhya Pradesh's Minister for Panchayat and Rural Development, over his remarks that citizens have become accustomed to begging from the government. State Congress leaders have called for an apology and condemned the statement as demeaning.
Key Takeaways
- Congress criticizes MP Minister Prahlad Patel.
- Patel's comments deemed disrespectful to citizens.
- Call for an apology from Patel.
- Debate on political freebies continues.
- Patel urges people to stop 'begging' from politicians.
Bhopal, March 2 (NationPress) The Congress party has taken a stand against Madhya Pradesh's Panchayat and Rural Development Minister, as well as former Union Minister Prahlad Patel, for his statement claiming that "people have become accustomed to begging from the government."
State Congress President Jitu Patwari emphasized that the residents of Madhya Pradesh have supported the BJP in elections for the sake of development, not to be referred to as "beggars."
He urged Minister Patel to issue an apology for his remarks.
"Patel's comment indicates that the BJP views people merely as a votebank. Once in power, BJP leaders tend to demean the populace. The senior leadership of the BJP should clarify if they endorse Patel's perspective or not," Patwari stated.
Another prominent Congress figure and former Minister P.C. Sharma also condemned Patel’s words, stating, "Ministers bow down to the people to solicit votes, yet after securing their position, he labels them as beggars. This is an utterly condemnable statement."
During a public rally, former Union Minister Prahlad Patel urged citizens to take lessons from those who have sacrificed their lives for the nation.
This comment arises amidst a discussion regarding political parties distributing freebies to secure election victories.
As the practice of distributing freebies during elections continues, Patel remarked that people often present a letter of demands to politicians, calling it an undesirable habit.
Patel made these statements while unveiling the statue of Rani Avanti Bai Lodhi in Suthaliya town within the Rajgarh district on Saturday.
Rani Avanti Bai, a queen and freedom fighter, made the ultimate sacrifice while battling against British rule on March 20, 1858.
"Whenever political leaders engage with the public, they are often met with a stack of demand letters. Politicians are adorned with garlands on stage and subsequently handed these letters. This is not a commendable practice," he noted.
Patel urged citizens to cease their begging from politicians, asserting that "gathering an army of beggars" does not fortify society, but rather undermines it.
"The more we are attracted to free offerings, the less we honor our brave warriors," he concluded.
