Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday remembered the contributions of Jan Nayak Karpoori Thakur in building the nation and vowed to fulfil the aspirations of 14 crore people of Bihar, claiming that their dream is the dream of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
Addressing a public rally in Samastipur, PM Modi said, “Today is an extremely important day in my life. Before coming here, I had gone to Karpoori Gram, where I got the opportunity to pay my respects and bow to Bharat Ratna Jananayak Karpoori Thakur Ji.”
The Prime Minister praised Karpoori Thakur saying that he has played an immense role in bringing social justice to independent India and connecting the poor and deprived with new opportunities.
“The role of Bharat Ratna Jannayak Karpoori Thakur Ji has been immense on bringing social justice to independent India and connecting the poor and deprived with new opportunities. He was a priceless gem of Mother India. Our government has had the privilege of honoring him with the Bharat Ratna. This is a matter of pride for us. Our government considers Bharat Ratna Jannayak Karpoori Thakur Ji an inspiration. We have moved forward with this resolve of giving preference to the deprived, prioritizing the backward, and serving the poor,” the Prime Minister said during the address.
Noting the presence of a large crowd even with just two days left for the Chhath Puja festivities, PM Modi expressed gratitude to the people present at the rally, saying that the mood of Mithila has surely ensured that Bihar will move forward at a new pace.
“At this time, you all are getting benefits of the ‘GST Bachat Utsav’ and from tomorrow, the grand festival of Chhath Puja will begin. Even in such a busy time, you have come here in such large numbers; the atmosphere of Samastipur, the mood of Mithila has surely ensured- Bihar will move forward with a new speed. I thank you all for coming here in large numbers…’Nayi Raftar se chalega Bihar jab phir aayegi NDA sarkar’,” the Prime Minister said.
He further said, “We have prioritized the interests of the poor, Dalits, Mahadalits, backward classes, and extremely backward classes. Our government has taken an important decision to provide 10 percent reservation to the poor among the general category. It is the BJP NDA that has extended the reservation for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for another 10 years.”
PM Modi also mocked the ‘Samvdihan Saviours’ and launched a blistering attack on the RJD and Congress while reminding the people of ‘jungle raj’ that created an atmosphere of fear and took the state back to ages.
He said that both RJD and Congress are embroiled in scams, and some of their key leaders are also out on bail. He also mocked the ‘vote chori’ rhetoric of the Opposition.
“Inspired by Jananayak Karpoori Thakur, we are transforming good governance into prosperity, but on the other hand, what are the RJD and Congress people doing and saying? You know this better than I do; I don’t need to remind you. These are the people who are out on bail in scams worth thousands of crores of rupees. And those who are on bail are on bail in theft cases,” he said.
He also accused the Mahagathbandhan of insulting the legacy of Karpoori Thakur, claiming that they are attempting to steal the title of ‘Jananayak’.
PM Modi voiced optimism that under the leadership of Nitish Kumar, the NDA will break all previous records, and the people of Bihar will bless the alliance with “the biggest ever mandate”.
(With agency inputs)