PM Modi indirectly hits out at Chidambaram for destroying Indian banks

PM Modi, in a rally on Friday, referred to the former finance minister P Chidambaram in one part of his speech as the ones who destroyed the banks or the banking system. Chidambaram was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday in the INX Media money laundering case after 55 days of judicial custody. PM Modi also referred to the other accused in the bank fraud cases.  

PM Modi on Chidambaram 

PM Modi in his address said, "Those who damaged the Indian economy for 10 years, destroyed banking system, of them somebody is in jail in Tihar and somebody in jail in Mumbai. This is the beginning of the cleanliness drive; it will be accelerated further. No power will be able to save the dishonest.” Additionally, he said that Mumbai was a land of opportunity and noted that the role of job creators was very important in eradicating poverty. The government recognises the role of job creators and noted that the Angel tax had been lifted. PM Modi said that steps were being taken so that honest taxpayers do not suffer any harassment.  

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Accusing previous government 

Calling out the previous government on delaying projects including the harbour link and Navi Mumbai airport, PM Modi said that the BJP-led government works to a target and does not rest till it is achieved. He also drew a comparison between the working of Congress and BJP and said that Congress just gave out handouts whereas BJP has empowered the poor. "The thinking of the governments run by Congress has been to control people and making people dependent on the government. However, the fundamental politics of BJP and the alliance government was participation, empowerment of people," he added. Modi said that Congress and NCP governments have seen corruption-related scandals and alleged that their leaders worked for self-interest. 

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PM Modi further asserted, “They (Congress) stopped developmental projects, they squeezed money out of people by making an issue out of the projects. Devendraji's government, on the other hand, is adding pace to these projects so the people can avail of the facilities as soon as possible so that your (general public) ease of living also improves. The previous corrupt government used to work towards fulfilling the dreams of corrupt politicians. In the name of new programs, and in the name of development and in the name of harvest, they have drowned the state in troubles. Your government is working towards fulfilling the dreams of the people. In the last five years - the Union Govt or the State government, there has been no instance of corruption." 

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(With ANI Inputs)