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PM raps Cong, says his govt has changed the face of India
New Delhi, Nov 29: Rejecting Sonia Gandhi`s charge that the NDA government has adopted a `destructive` approach, Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee today came down heavily on the Congress for `failing` to provide basic amenities, education and healthcare since independence and appealed to the people to vote for a party which would coordinate closely with the BJP-ruled Centre.
New Delhi, Nov 29: Rejecting Sonia Gandhi's charge that the NDA government has adopted a "destructive" approach, Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee today came down heavily on
the Congress for "failing" to provide basic amenities, education and healthcare since independence and appealed to the people to vote for a party which would coordinate closely with the BJP-ruled Centre.
"Does Gandhi understand the meaning of the word 'vinaash' (destruction)? How can any party cause 'vinaash' when it has got the reins of power?" asked Vajpayee addressing an election rally in Pitampura in the capital shortly before the campaigning for the assembly elections ended.
"The NDA government has changed the entire face of India and ensured development and progress. Elections were held in Jammu and Kashmir. Development activities are taking place there. More tourists are coming and efforts are being made to stop violence there. Does this show 'vinaash'?" said Vajpayee.
Accusing Gandhi of "misleading the people" despite his furnishing figures in Parliament on Creation of one crore job opportunities every year by the NDA government, the Prime minister said "repetition of false statements does not make then true".
Vajpayee said Congress had ignored in the 50 years of its rule since independence the basic needs of the people like building roads and providing electricity, water, healthcare facilities and education.
"These are supposed to be priority areas for any government. If they had paid any attention to these areas, how developed our country would have been," he said.
"If Congress is thinking of coming to power, it is probably day-dreaming," he said, observing that people should cast their ballot for a party that could closely coordinate with the Centre to ensure development and good governance.
Contending that the BJP has ensured a successful coalition government at the Centre, he said Congress has so far been unable to unite and run a successful coalition. "Congress has not been able to compromise and come to an understanding with other parties. It has also not been able to get the trust of the people."
Problems of Delhi could be solved but for it, "a good, honest and transparent government must be in place", he said recalling the "progress" made by the capital when Jana Sangh was in power.
"It is a testing time for parties and people have to evaluate from the contribution made by Congress governments in Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh," Vajpayee said.
He said the BJP-led NDA government has been able to provide stability to the country. Bureau Report
"The NDA government has changed the entire face of India and ensured development and progress. Elections were held in Jammu and Kashmir. Development activities are taking place there. More tourists are coming and efforts are being made to stop violence there. Does this show 'vinaash'?" said Vajpayee.
Accusing Gandhi of "misleading the people" despite his furnishing figures in Parliament on Creation of one crore job opportunities every year by the NDA government, the Prime minister said "repetition of false statements does not make then true".
Vajpayee said Congress had ignored in the 50 years of its rule since independence the basic needs of the people like building roads and providing electricity, water, healthcare facilities and education.
"These are supposed to be priority areas for any government. If they had paid any attention to these areas, how developed our country would have been," he said.
"If Congress is thinking of coming to power, it is probably day-dreaming," he said, observing that people should cast their ballot for a party that could closely coordinate with the Centre to ensure development and good governance.
Contending that the BJP has ensured a successful coalition government at the Centre, he said Congress has so far been unable to unite and run a successful coalition. "Congress has not been able to compromise and come to an understanding with other parties. It has also not been able to get the trust of the people."
Problems of Delhi could be solved but for it, "a good, honest and transparent government must be in place", he said recalling the "progress" made by the capital when Jana Sangh was in power.
"It is a testing time for parties and people have to evaluate from the contribution made by Congress governments in Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh," Vajpayee said.
He said the BJP-led NDA government has been able to provide stability to the country. Bureau Report