Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini said that the Congress ruled the country for nearly 55 years, but even today it cannot say how many people were lifted out of poverty during its tenure. In contrast, nearly 25 crore people have come out of poverty as a result of the policies and schemes implemented for the welfare of the poor under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Chief Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has served the country and its people tirelessly and without pause. Instead of using derogatory language against the Prime Minister, the Congress should introspect and reflect on what it did for the poor, women and youth during its long tenure in power.
Congress Had Data on the Poor, But No Account of How Many Were Lifted Out of Poverty
The Chief Minister said that during Congress rule, the poor became poorer. The Congress had data on people living below the poverty line, but even today it cannot say how many poor people were lifted out of poverty during its tenure.
The Chief Minister said that providing a pucca roof to the poor is an important part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for their welfare. In Haryana, nearly 1.60 lakh houses have been constructed and provided to poor families. This is not merely about providing a pucca roof, but is an important step towards providing poor families with dignity, security and a better future.
By Mocking Modi, Congress Was Mocking the Dignity of Poor Women
The Chief Minister said that those who ruled the country for 55 years failed to see the hardships faced by poor mothers, sisters and daughters. Prime Minister Narendra Modi provided ‘Izzat Ghars’ to women by facilitating the construction of nearly 12 crore toilets across the country.
The Chief Minister said that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Congress also raised questions over the vaccine and attempted to create confusion among the people. Congress leaders themselves got vaccinated, but discouraged the poor and ordinary citizens of the country from taking the vaccine.
He said that the Congress is now witnessing the consequences election after election. The people of the country have affection for Prime Minister Narendra Modi because they have themselves seen and experienced the changes brought about in the lives of the poor, women and youth.
