Vishal Rana/Hamirpur
Central Minister Anurag Singh Thakur, during his prominent presence at the Bharat Sankalp Yatra in Gram Panchayat Jol Sappad of Hamirpur district, revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s guaranteed vehicle will reach 2,69,000 panchayats, playing a crucial role in raising awareness among millions about the transformative policies of the Modi government over the past 9 years. Thakur, accompanied by key figures like former MLA Vijay Agnihotri, State BJP Secretary Narendra Atri, BJP State Women’s Wing President Vandana Yogi, and District BJP President Deshraj Sharma, seized the opportunity to disseminate information about the government’s initiatives.
Addressing the gathering, Thakur emphasized that the vehicle, symbolizing Modi’s commitment, will traverse the nation, bringing the benefits of the government’s decade-long welfare policies to the doorstep of crores of citizens. He highlighted the achievements, including providing 4 crore people with permanent housing, constructing 18 crore toilets, distributing 10 crore Ujjwala gas connections to women, and ensuring water supply to 13 crore homes through piped connections.
In a sharp response to Rajasthan’s executive Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s recent statements about BJP’s indecision in choosing a Chief Minister, Thakur confidently asserted that the face of the Chief Minister in Rajasthan would be decided on Monday. He further criticized Gehlot’s 5-year rule, claiming corruption had reached its peak. Thakur defended the internal democracy within the BJP, stating that leaders are chosen through caucus meetings.
Thakur also accused Congress MPs of receiving substantial cash amounts, pointing out a recent discovery of ₹300 crore in cash at the residence of a Congress MP. He accused the Congress party of consistently opposing demonetization, ED, and CBI investigations, alleging that leaders like Rahul and Sonia Gandhi accumulate illicit wealth. Thakur extended his criticism to other regional parties, highlighting instances of corruption in West Bengal, Karnataka, and the corruption charges against leaders like Lalu Prasad Yadav.
Closing his address, Thakur advocated for accountability in politics, suggesting that actions be taken against those MPs who accept money or gifts in exchange for asking questions in Parliament, drawing a parallel with similar actions taken during the Congress government in 2005.