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Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, addressing a poll rally in Neemuch district, dubbed Madhya Pradesh as the "corruption capital" of India, accusing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government of widespread corruption. Gandhi referenced a viral video allegedly showing the son of Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and a "middleman" discussing significant sums of money.
Claiming that Madhya Pradesh is currently plagued by corruption, Gandhi asserted that the people of the state are suffering losses due to the alleged financial misconduct by BJP leaders. Additionally, during his address, Gandhi pledged a caste census if the Congress party assumes power at both the national and state levels.
Rahul Gandhi, at a poll rally in Neemuch district, targeted the BJP government, declaring Madhya Pradesh as the nation's "corruption capital." Referring to a viral video involving Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar's son, Gandhi accused BJP leaders of looting public funds and causing financial losses to the people of the state. Promising a caste census if the Congress comes to power, Gandhi outlined key commitments, including providing LPG cylinders at ₹500, waiving farmers' loans up to ₹2 lakh, ensuring a minimum support price (MSP) of ₹2,600 for wheat (rising to ₹3,000), and offering free electricity up to 100 units.
He also highlighted the issue of farmer suicides in the state, blaming the BJP for undermining the Congress-led government's efforts to address the crisis. As Madhya Pradesh gears up for polls on November 17, with results on December 3, Gandhi's statements underscore the intense political dynamics in the state.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="hi" dir="ltr">देश को सरकारी अफसर चलाते हैं।<br><br>मध्य प्रदेश की सरकार को शिवराज सिंह चौहान और 53 अफसर चलाते हैं। <br><br>इन 53 अफसरों में से पिछड़े वर्ग का सिर्फ 1 अफसर है। <br><br>फिर भी CM शिवराज और PM मोदी कहते हैं कि मध्य प्रदेश में पिछड़ों की सरकार है।<br><br>: मध्य प्रदेश में <a href="https://twitter.com/RahulGandhi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RahulGandhi</a> जी <a href="https://t.co/LraGles7Yp">pic.twitter.com/LraGles7Yp</a></p>— Congress (@INCIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/INCIndia/status/1723998301819740330?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>