Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 23: Senior BJP leader and former Minister, Priya Sethi launched a scathing attack on political parties that rely on distributing freebies to manipulate electoral outcomes. She warned that the practice of promising unearned rewards is eroding the foundational values of society, comparing it to a termite that weakens the very fabric of the nation.
In a statement issued here, today, former Minister strongly condemned regional parties like the National Conference (NC) and others, accusing them of doing nothing to uplift or empower women during their 70-year-long rule in Jammu and Kashmir. “For decades, they had the opportunity to bring change, but they did nothing for the women or the marginalized sections of society. Now, with elections approaching, they suddenly resort to handing out freebies to sway voters,” she stated with force, criticizing NC’s last-minute attempts to gain public favour.
In contrast, the senior BJP leader highlighted the achievements of the Modi Government, asserting that in just 10 years of leadership at the Centre, the BJP has brought transformative changes to Jammu and Kashmir. “The Modi Government’s decisive actions have put an end to the culture of stone pelting and hartals that once paralyzed the Valley. Today, schools and colleges no longer shut down due to unrest; normalcy has returned, Valley flourishing with tourists and people are empowered to build their future,” she remarked.
Sethi emphasized that while the BJP has worked tirelessly to implement welfare policies that uplift women and other deprived sections through targeted schemes, rival political parties continue to engage in ‘Revdi’ culture. “Revdi culture is all about handing out lollipops to win votes. It does nothing to improve the quality of life for people or drive real transformation,” she said.
Urging the public to see through these political ploys, Priya said, “People must understand the hidden motives behind these freebies. They are not in the country’s best interest but are short-sighted tactics aimed at grabbing power. Such offers are harmful to the nation’s progress and the future of its people.,” She asked voters to reject the deceptive tactics of opposition parties, she added.
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