PM Modi tweeted: “Today, as we complete 9 years in service to the nation, I am filled with humility and gratitude. Every decision made, every action taken, has been guided by the desire to improve the lives of people. We will keep working even harder to build a developed India.”
The BJP-led government at the Centre completed nine years in office on May 26. On this occasion, the BJP highlighted the NDA government’s achievements so far. The BJP said India has witnessed “all-round development and inclusive growth” under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership.
Meanwhile, Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Modi government of “looting” people’s hard-earned money through inflation while making “arrogant claims” about controlling price rise.
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Kharge tweeted in Hindi: “Deadly inflation in 9 years, BJP looted the public's earnings! GST hit on everything important, Spoiled budget, difficult life! Arrogant claims-- “Inflation is not visible” or “We do not eat these expensive things”. Journey from “Acche Din” to “Amrit Kaal”-- Due to inflation, the amount of public loot has increased!”
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Congress general secretary communications Jairam Ramesh also hit out at the Central government and said increase in prices of basic commodities is one among many “real achievements” of this government. He further claimed that businessman Gautam Adani’s wealth increased by around 1,225 per cent since 2014. He also said incomes have stagnated for agricultural and non-agricultural labourers as well as construction workers.
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