Fri Sep 20 16:16:40 UTC 2024: ## PM Modi Slams Congress, Lauds PM Vishwakarma Yojana During Maharashtra Visit
**Wardha, Maharashtra:** Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the opposition Congress party during his visit to Maharashtra, accusing them of lacking patriotism and being controlled by “Urban Naxals” and “tukde-tukde gang.”
Addressing a rally in Wardha, PM Modi was present to mark the completion of one year of the PM Vishwakarma Yojana, which aims to provide financial assistance to skilled artisans and small workers. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, and Ajit Pawar were also present at the event.
The PM highlighted the success of the scheme, distributing online skill certificates to one lakh beneficiaries and providing loans to 75,000 others. He also inaugurated the “Acharya Chanakya Kaushal Vikas Kendra Yojana,” which will provide skill development training to youth aged 15-45, with a focus on training 1.5 lakh youth annually in Maharashtra.
PM Modi further criticized the Congress for its “anti-India agenda” based on their speeches abroad, without directly mentioning Rahul Gandhi. He accused the Congress of being the most corrupt and dishonest party, calling their “royal family” the most corrupt family in the country.
He also blamed the Congress and their allies for suppressing SC/ST communities and hindering their progress. PM Modi emphasized the importance of recognizing and valuing the skills of workers, highlighting the government’s efforts through the PM Vishwakarma Yojana and the creation of the Skill Ministry.
The PM also criticized the Congress’s opposition to Ganesh Pooja, claiming they were now even “hating” the auspicious festival. He referred to the opposition’s criticism of his participation in Ganesh Puja at the Chief Justice of India’s residence.
PM Modi’s visit comes amidst the upcoming assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, where Congress has formed an alliance with the National Conference. He highlighted the Congress’s alliance with the “Tukde-Tukde gang” and their alleged support for the restoration of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, citing the comments of Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif.
The PM reiterated the Congress’s failure to empower farmers in Maharashtra, citing the lack of development in the cotton industry during their rule. He commended the Devendra Fadnavis government’s efforts in establishing a textile park in Amravati.
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