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Mumbai, Oct 8 (IANS) Following the ongoing tussle within the grand alliance over the announcement of Bihar election schedule and the chief ministerial face, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam on Wednesday said the Congress party is only concerned about its future and is attempting to weaken its allies in various states by using them as political crutches.
Speaking to IANS, Sanjay Nirupam said, “The Congress party is only focused on securing its political future. It uses its allies only as a support system, only to weaken them later. In Bihar, the Congress has ignored Lalu Yadav’s party and is avoiding declaring Tejashwi Yadav as the chief ministerial candidate. Though the grand alliance may form the government in Bihar, recent surveys show that people Are satisfied. NDA has got clear pro-incumbency advantage under the leadership of Nitish Kumar in the last years.
Reacting to the Supreme Court’s direction to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to submit details of voters excluded during the special intensive vetting exercise in Bihar by October 9, Nirupam said:
“As part of the voter list revision, fake voters have been identified and removed. People who no longer live in the area, had their names registered in multiple locations, or were foreign nationals. It is reported that around 40-50 lakh, or about 700,000 names, have been removed. A list of new voters should also be released, who have turned 18 or were previously unregistered. I call these new voters an integral part of democracy. great festivals of I congratulate you for participating. He also praised the double engine government of Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bihar for their commitment towards electoral transparency.
Commenting on Prime Minister Modi’s two-day visit to Mumbai on October 8 and 9, Nirupam said:
“The entire Mumbai has been beautifully decorated to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The inauguration of the second international airport in Maharashtra and the first greenfield private airport in Navi Mumbai is a historic achievement. Many infrastructure projects have been built in India, but for the first time, both the foundation stone laying and inauguration of an airport are happening simultaneously. This reflects the working style of the Prime Minister and his constant monitoring. This he said “This is a new milestone in the development of Mumbai and Maharashtra,” he told IANS.
He also spoke about Prime Minister Modi completing 24 years as the head of the government and entering the 25th year since he was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Gujarat on October 7, 2001.
“Prime Minister Modi has been serving the people continuously for 25 years – first as Chief Minister of Gujarat for 12 years, and now as Prime Minister of India. Such a long, uninterrupted and dedicated career in public service is rare among politicians. His deep connect with the people, commitment to social development and strong work ethic are the reasons behind his enduring popularity. I extend my hearty congratulations and best wishes to Prime Minister Modi on this momentous occasion,” Nirupam said.
–IANS
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