Congress asked 9 questions to PM Modi on completion of 9 years of government

New Delhi: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed nine years in office, the Congress on Friday asked him nine questions on issues like rising prices, unemployment and farmers’ income and demanded an apology for the “betrayal” during his tenure. The opposition party also said that the government should mark the day as ‘Apology Day’.

Congress general secretary in-charge Jairam Ramesh told a press conference at the All India Congress Committee headquarters here that former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi had raised important issues during the Bharat Jodo Yatra and the nine questions are based on that.

Ramesh, who was accompanied by party leaders Pawan Kheda and Supriya Shrinate, also released a booklet ‘Nau Saal, Nau Sawal’ and said that Modi became prime minister nine years ago on this day and hence the party wanted to ask nine questions. His.

Ramesh said, “We want the prime minister to break his silence on these nine questions.”

Questioning the Prime Minister, he asked, “Why is it that inflation and unemployment are skyrocketing in India? Why are the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer? Why are public assets being sold to PM Modi’s friends, here Even increasing economic disparities?

Ramesh also asked why is it that the agreements made with farmers during the repeal of the three “black” farm laws were not respected and why the minimum support price was not legally guaranteed. He questioned why the income of the farmers did not double in the last nine years.

Accusing the government of indulging in corruption and nepotism, Ramesh questioned why the Prime Minister was putting people’s hard earned money in LIC and SBI at risk to benefit his “friend” Adani.

He asked, “Why are you letting thieves get away? Why are you silent on the rampant corruption in BJP-ruled states and why are you letting Indians suffer?”

On the issue of national security, Ramesh said the Congress wanted to ask “why is it that even after your clean chit to China in 2020, they continue to occupy Indian territory”.

He also asked why “politics of hatred” was being deliberately used for electoral gains and alleged that an atmosphere of fear was being created in the society.

In another poser, Ramesh said, “Why are you silent on the atrocities on women, Dalits, SC, ST, OBC and minorities? Why are you ignoring the demand for caste census.”

He also questioned the government on democracy and federalism, alleging that it has “undermined” our constitutional values ​​and democratic institutions in the last nine years.

Khera alleged that the promises made by the government in the last nine years were different from the reality.

“So when we ask for answers, don’t take us back 900 years. Everyone wants to know what you did in the last nine years…we will request you (the Prime Minister) to apologize during the programs to be held next year. Five days for betraying the country in the last nine years , “They said.

Ramesh asked, “Why are you doing vendetta politics against opposition parties and leaders and why are you using open money power to destabilize the governments elected by the people?”

He alleged that the government has “undermined” schemes for the welfare of the poor, needy and tribals by cutting their budgets and making restrictive rules.

“Why is it that despite the tragic death of over 40 lakh people due to COVID-19, the Modi government has refused to pay compensation to their families? Why did you suddenly impose a lockdown that forced lakhs of workers to return home , and did not give any help.” Help?” Ramesh asked.