- PM Modi claims Congress is using drug money to fund elections following a Rs 5,000-crore drug seizure in Delhi.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah further accused Congress of turning northern India into a drug hotspot before 2014.
- The main accused, a Congress Youth leader, is linked to one of the largest drug busts in recent history.
Is Congress Involved in the Drug Trade?
In a fiery speech during a rally in Maharashtra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sharply criticized the Congress party over a massive drug bust in Delhi, where drugs worth over Rs 5,600 crore were seized. Modi accused Congress of pushing the youth towards drugs and using the money from illegal activities to finance their election campaigns. He claimed that the main accused in the case, Tushar Goel, holds a key position within the Congress Youth Wing, specifically as the president of the party’s RTI cell in Delhi.
The drug bust, which uncovered over 560 kilograms of cocaine and 40 kilograms of hydroponic marijuana, has raised serious concerns about the involvement of high-profile individuals. Modi’s remarks reflect the growing political tension between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress over the issue of drug trafficking in India.
What Does This Mean for Congress?
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also weighed in on the controversy, pointing fingers at Congress for allowing northern India to become a hub for illegal drugs during its tenure before 2014. Shah highlighted data showing that drug seizures under the Modi government had dramatically increased, thanks to the ‘Drugs Free India’ campaign, which was launched shortly after Modi took office in 2014. According to Shah, drugs worth Rs 27,600 crore have been seized in the last decade, compared to only Rs 768 crore during Congress’s rule from 2004 to 2014.
Shah questioned Congress’s ability to fight the drug menace when one of their own members is allegedly involved in the narcotics trade. He also asked if a political party could genuinely work to eliminate drugs if its members were part of the problem.
Conclusion: A Political Showdown Over Drugs
The allegations against Congress are serious and come at a crucial time, with elections on the horizon. PM Modi’s sharp criticism of Congress’s involvement in the drug trade has sparked a fresh political battle, raising questions about the party’s role in tackling the drug menace. Whether these claims are substantiated remains to be seen, but the issue of drugs in India has now become a major point of contention between the BJP and Congress. This latest controversy could significantly impact voter sentiment, especially among the youth, as the country continues its fight against illegal drugs.
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