Opposition targets JMM over corruption, promises development in state
Key Points:
• Singh: JMM government’s exit from Jharkhand inevitable
• BJP pledges to make Jharkhand a developed state within 10 years
• Defense Minister highlights India’s growing international stature
DHANBAD – Union Minister Rajnath Singh forecasts a change in Jharkhand’s political landscape, predicting the JMM government’s imminent downfall.
Singh addressed a rally in Dhanbad, asserting that no force could prevent the JMM government’s departure from Jharkhand.
The Defense Minister emphasized India’s rising global prominence.
"Today, when India speaks, the world listens," Singh remarked.
He highlighted India’s economic progress, noting its ascent to the fifth position globally.
Singh projected India’s entry into the top three economies by 2027.
The BJP leader praised Indian scientists for their lunar mission success.
Turning to state affairs, Singh criticized the JMM government’s performance.
"Jharkhand must overcome hunger, unemployment, and poverty," he stated.
Singh compared the JMM’s tenure unfavorably to previous BJP-led administrations.
He questioned the recurring corruption allegations against JMM chief ministers.
"Is imprisonment for corruption a great sacrifice?" Singh asked rhetorically.
The minister urged voters to grant BJP a decade-long mandate in Jharkhand.
"Give us 10 years, and we’ll transform Jharkhand into a developed state," Singh promised.
State’s potential
Singh emphasized Jharkhand’s untapped potential and abundant resources.
He praised the state’s hardworking populace.
The BJP leader criticized the JMM for prioritizing personal gain over development.
"A government focused on profit cannot develop the state," Singh asserted.
He contrasted Jharkhand’s slow progress with rapid development in Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand.
Singh accused the JMM of abandoning public trust and political ethics.
"Politics should be conducted with dignity and public accountability," he remarked.
The minister highlighted the BJP’s successful governance in Uttar Pradesh.
"In UP, criminals no longer dare to raise their heads," Singh claimed.
Several BJP leaders, including former Chief Minister Babulal Marandi, attended the rally.
