In a recent Lok Sabha polls strategy meet for Northeast states, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge strongly criticized the Modi-led government’s ‘Act East’ policy, alleging that it has transformed into an ‘act least’ policy. The meeting, attended by leaders from Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura, and Sikkim, addressed concerns over the ongoing violence in Manipur, which has witnessed ethnic clashes since May.
Allegations of BJP’s Politics of Division
Kharge took to Twitter to express his views, stating, “The ‘Act East’ policy of the Modi government has become the ‘Act Least’ policy for our Northeastern States!” He further claimed that India is currently witnessing the BJP’s vicious politics of division and discord, with communities being pitted against each other. Kharge also highlighted attacks on freedom of speech and the questioning of fundamental rights.
Dismantling the Foundation of Peace and Progress
According to Kharge, the successive Congress governments had established a solid foundation of peace, tranquillity, and progress. However, he alleged that this foundation is now being systematically dismantled under the current government.
Party Strategy for Lok Sabha Elections
The strategy meet aimed to formulate the Congress party’s approach for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The presence of Congress leaders such as KC Venugopal, Ajoy Kumar, Bhakta Charan Das, Okram Ibobi Singh, and state unit chiefs of the six northeast states emphasized the importance of unity within the party. Kharge urged party workers to stand united and emphasized the power of truth in opposing the ruling party.
Silence and Resolution on Manipur
After the meeting, Congress leader Venugopal highlighted that Kharge provided instructions to the leaders of northeastern states on election strategies and organizing the party at a larger scale. The attendees also observed a moment of silence and passed a resolution regarding the situation in Manipur. Venugopal criticized the inaction and silence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP government, considering it unexplainable, unforgivable, and criminal.
In conclusion, the Lok Sabha polls strategy meet witnessed Mallikarjun Kharge’s scathing criticism of the government’s ‘Act East’ policy, labeling it the ‘Act Least’ policy. The meeting focused on addressing the concerns over the situation in Manipur and formulating a unified strategy for the Congress party in the upcoming elections.
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