Has Kharge Exposed BJP's Betrayal of Chhattisgarh?

Raipur, July 7 (NationPress) At an electrifying public assembly in Raipur titled ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Samvidhan’, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge launched a comprehensive offensive against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP-led central government, accusing them of betraying the citizens of Chhattisgarh and eroding the Constitution.

He claimed they are undermining constitutional principles, dismantling welfare initiatives, and neglecting urgent national issues. In a speech laced with poignant political critiques and emotional appeals, the Congress chief positioned his party as the defender of India’s democratic integrity and the advocate for the marginalized.

Kharge asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration is upheld by allies like Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu, arguing that Modi is “walking on the legs of Nitish and Naidu” and could falter without their backing at any moment. He accused the BJP of collaborating with these partners to exploit the underprivileged, while vowing that Congress members are ready to sacrifice everything to safeguard the rights of the populace.

The Congress President criticized the BJP for not implementing the reservation Bill that was passed by the prior Congress administration, which sought to broaden quotas for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes.

“We worked diligently to secure reservations for ST, SC, and OBC, yet there remains no sign of the Bill,” Kharge remarked, labeling it a betrayal of social justice. He also targeted the BJP’s economic commitments, reminding attendees that Modi had promised to make LPG cylinders available at Rs 500 if he was elected. “Today, the cost exceeds Rs 900,” he added, noting that during Congress governance, even a Rs 1 increase in fuel prices would ignite public outrage—something he described as a ploy orchestrated by the BJP to tarnish the UPA government’s reputation.

He condemned PM Modi’s absence from an all-party meeting called after the Pahalgam terror attack, despite being invited. “We all attended, but Modi did not,” he stated. He also criticized the Prime Minister for avoiding Manipur, where ethnic strife has led to numerous casualties and displacements.

“Modi is visiting 50 countries yet has not managed to visit Manipur, why?” Kharge questioned. “Rapes are occurring, lives are being lost, homes are ablaze—but he hasn’t stepped foot there even once.” In a pointed reference to recent statements from the RSS, Kharge read aloud from the BJP’s own constitution, underscoring that the term “secular” is included within it. Without naming anyone, he condemned those advocating for the removal of this term from the Indian Constitution. “They seek to erase the term that safeguards the poor and underprivileged from all societal segments,” he said, cautioning that such actions jeopardize the very essence of India’s democracy.

Former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and Congress leader Sachin Pilot echoed Kharge’s sentiments, denouncing the BJP for dismantling welfare programs, failing to deliver employment opportunities, and ignoring farmers’ demands. Baghel cautioned that the future of schoolchildren is imperiled, while Pilot emphasized that Congress would approach the 2028 elections with the same unity and determination that propelled them to power in the past.

This rally signified a renewed effort by Congress to reclaim its political standing in Chhattisgarh, establishing itself as the guardian of constitutional values and the voice of the disenfranchised.