PM Modi indirectly hits out at Chidambaram for destroying Indian banks

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

PM Modi on Chidambaram 

PM Modi in his dress said, "Those who damd Indian ecomy for 10 years, destroyed banking system, of m somebody is in jail in Tihar and somebody in jail in Mumbai. This is beginning of cleanliness drive; it will be accelerated furr.  power will be able to save dishonest.” ditionally, he said that Mumbai was a land of opportunity and ted that role of job creators was very important in ericating poverty.  government recognises  role of job creators and ted that Angel tax h been lifted. PM Modi said that steps were being taken so that honest taxpayers do t suffer any harassment.  

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Accusing previous government 

Calling out previous government on delaying projects including  harbour link and Navi Mumbai airport, PM Modi said that BJP-led government works to a target and does t rest till it is achieved. He also drew a comparison between working of Congress and BJP and said that Congress just gave out handouts whereas BJP has empowered poor. " thinking of governments run by Congress has been to control people and making people dependent on government. However, fundamental politics of BJP and alliance government was participation, empowerment of people," he ded. Modi said that Congress and NCP governments have seen corruption-related scandals and alleged that ir leers worked for self-interest. 

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PM Modi furr asserted, “y (Congress) stopped developmental projects, y squeezed money out of people by making an issue out of projects. Devendraji's government, on or hand, is ding pace to se projects so people can avail of facilities as soon as possible so that your (general public) ease of living also improves. previous corrupt government used to work towards fulfilling dreams of corrupt politicians. In name of new programs, and in name of development and in name of harvest, y have drowned state in troubles. Your government is working towards fulfilling dreams of people. In last five years - Union Govt or State government, re has been instance of corruption." 

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(With ANI Inputs)