Modi govt only has promises, AAP a failed experiment: Cong

Image
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jan 10 2015 | 3:45 PM IST
Congress today countered Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bid to woo voters in Delhi, saying he has only offered promises while it had ensured "maximum development" in the national capital during its 15-year rule.
The party also attacked the Aam Admi Party calling it a "failed experiment"
Soon after Modi launched BJP's poll campaign in Delhi with a rally, party spokesman Abhishek Singhvi said in a series of tweets, "Powerful orator bt PM hs only made promises, many to fructify in 2022 (house) (sic)".
Referring to Jan Dhan, which was highlighted by Modi in his speech, Singhvi said most of the accounts were empty.
"Jan dhan started by cong & 75% of accts opened by NDA r empty," he tweeted.
He said even Congress' enemies cannot deny that maximum development took place under party's 15-year rule and cited construction of metro, flyovers and other infrastructure.
"Even worst Cong enemies cannot deny max Devt of delhi in 15 yrs of cong rule eg flyovers, metro, pedestrianisation, greening thru parks etc."
He said that compared to Congress achievements in Delhi, "AAP was failed experiment (3 mnths) & Modi govt hs only made promises for future.".
Kickstarting BJP's poll campaign for Delhi, the Prime Minister today wooed voters with a host of promises and promised to take the city to new heights of development.
He singled out 'anarchist' AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal for attack and asked voters to punish him for "wasting" one year.
Delhi, which is under President's Rule, is expected to have Assembly polls next month.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Jan 10 2015 | 3:45 PM IST

Next Story