Mangaluru: Chief Minister of Assam Himantha Biswa Sarma has expressed confidence that the BJP would secure over 150 seats in the upcoming elections. He said he had based his statement on his observation of the campaigning, rallies, and people’s involvement in the last two days during his campaign in the state. Sarma also criticised Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi for his absence from the Karnataka elections, pointing out that he had initially visited the state but is now nowhere to be seen.
Sarma further criticised the Congress Manifesto, describing it as a document that displays the party’s hatred towards the majority community, culture, and dharma. He said Congress party had alienated itself from the majority community and was involved in minority appeasement and in the bargain was losing base in the majority community.
Sarma highlighted the success of the ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI) in Assam, where several PFI members were arrested, and the move was welcomed by the nation. He criticised Congress for equating the ban on PFI with the proposed ban on Bajrang Dal. Sarma claimed that Congress is playing a T20 match with the PFI, and during Siddaramaiah’s tenure, PFI cases were withdrawn, and detainees were released from jail.
Sarma also came down heavilybon Rahul Gandhi’s ability to guarantee anything, questioning how he can provide guarantees to the people when he lacks personal assurance. He accused Congress of being involved in 85% of corruption cases and claimed that the party engages in corruption wherever it holds power.
Highlighting the BJP’s commitment to good governance and national service, Sarma mentioned the party’s promises in the Manifesto, including the Uniform Civil Code and the National Register of Citizens (NRC). He contrasted the BJP Manifesto with that of Congress, stating that the BJP’s manifesto is inclusive of all castes, creeds, and religions, while the Congress Manifesto appeases a particular community by announcing funds and Muslim reservation.
When asked about Congress calling for a ban on organisations that oppose the Constitution, such as the BajrangbDal, Sarma responded by suggesting that Congress itself should be banned for engaging in unconstitutional activities. He argued that there is no evidence linking the Bajrang Dal to terrorism and emphasised the distinction between moral policing and the PFI, which he accused of waging war against the country and killing innocent people. Sarma condemned moral policing as well.