NPCC President and Congress leaders meet, raise questions on Modi government’s nine years in power

Guwahati, 27 May (MTNews): The President of the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC), Supongmeren Jamir, held a meeting on Friday with Ajay Maken, General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee (AICC), along with Naben Tuki, former Chief Minister and President of the Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee, and Bhupen Borah, President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee. The meeting, held in Guwahati, centered on the nine-year ‘misrule’ of the Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government.

During the meeting, the Congress leaders extensively discussed the failures and alleged misrule of the Modi government over the past nine years. In particular, they highlighted the government’s inability to fulfill its promises, which had resulted in the public bearing the brunt of issues such as inflation, unemployment, and what they described as “dictatorial” decision-making.

In a separate development, the Congress party released a document titled ‘9 saal 9 sawaal’ (9 years, 9 questions), in which they posed a series of queries to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The document was released ahead of the Modi government completing nine years in power on 30 May.

The document addresses a range of subjects, including the economy, corruption, and the border dispute with China, the management of the COVID-19 pandemic and social justice.

9 years of Modi govt: Congress asks PM nine questions

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi completing nine years in office on May 30, the Congress on Friday released a document titled ‘9 Saal, 9 Sawaal’ (9 years, 9 questions) saying that it wants to raise nine questions to the PM on this occasion.

“We want the prime minister to break his silence on these questions,” Congress General Secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh said at a press conference at the party headquarters in Delhi.

“The BJP has now been in power for nine years. The authoritarian regime has completely failed on every front. The Prime Minister must respond to these nine questions before the BJP begins to celebrate,” the Congress party said.

9 Saal, 9 Sawaal (9 years, 9 questions)

1. The Economy: Why is it that inflation and unemployment are skyrocketing in India? Why have the rich become richer and the poor poorer? Why is public property being sold to PM Modi’s friends, even as economic disparities are increasing?

2. Agriculture and Farmers: Why is it that the agreements made with farmers while repealing the three black farm laws have not been honoured? Why has MSP not been legally guaranteed? Why didn’t farmers’ income double over the last 9 years?

3. Corruption and Cronyism: Why are you putting people’s hard-earned savings in LIC and SBI at risk to benefit your friend Adani? Why are you letting thieves escape? Why are you silent on rampant corruption in BJP-ruled states, and why are you letting Indians suffer?

4. China and National Security: Why is it that even after your clean chit to China in 2020, they continue to occupy Indian territory? 18 meetings have been held with China, yet why do they refuse to yield Indian territory and instead continue with their aggressive tactics?

5. Social Harmony: Why are you deliberately using the politics of hatred for electoral gains and fueling an atmosphere of fear in society?

6. Social Justice: Why is it that your oppressive government is methodically destroying the foundations of social justice? Why are you silent on the atrocities against women, Dalits, SC, ST, OBCs and minorities? Why are you ignoring the demand for a caste census?

7. Democracy and Federalism: Why have you weakened our Constitutional values and democratic institutions in the last nine years? Why are you practicing the politics of revenge against Opposition parties and leaders? And why are you using blatant money power to destabilise governments elected by the people?

8. Welfare Schemes: Why is it that schemes for the welfare of the poor, needy and tribals are being weakened by cutting their budgets and making restrictive rules?

9. COVID-19 Mismanagement: Why is it that despite the tragic deaths of over 40 lakh people due to COVID-19, the Modi government has refused to compensate their families? Why did you suddenly impose a lockdown which forced lakhs of workers to return home, and not provide any support?