Cong resorting to falsehoods as Modi Govt's success grows: Dr K Laxman
Hyderabad, May 28 (UNI) Rajya Sabha member and BJP OBC Morcha National President Dr K Laxman on Tuesday evening lambasted the Congress party for what he termed as 'false propaganda' against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government's achievements over the past 11 years.
Addressing a press conference at the BJP state office in Nampally, Hyderabad, Dr Laxman condemned Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's recent remarks calling Modi's tenure an 'undeclared emergency.'
He asserted that it was Congress that imposed an actual emergency in 1975, while Modi's leadership has strengthened democratic institutions and preserved media freedom.
Highlighting Modi's transformative governance, Dr Laxman noted that India has risen from the 10th to the 4th largest economy globally, overtaking Japan, and credited this growth to schemes such as Startup India, Make in India, and major infrastructure investments worth Rs 11.5 lakh crore.
He said over 160,000 startups and 118 unicorns have emerged under Modi's leadership, creating crores of jobs. More than 10 lakh central government appointments have been made through the Rozgar Mela.
For farmers, he highlighted the increased Minimum Support Price for paddy—from Rs 1,310 in 2014 to Rs 2,300 now—and initiatives like soil health cards, free urea, and crop insurance.
On women's empowerment, he cited schemes like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, 33 per cent reservation in legislatures, and Swachh Bharat, asserting that these initiatives have improved the dignity and participation of women in society.
Dr Laxman also emphasised India's rising stature on the global stage, growing strategic ties with the US, Russia, Israel, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. He hailed the Indian Army's successful "Operation Sindoor" and counter-terror actions like surgical strikes as examples of strong national defence.
He criticised the Congress and BRS in Telangana for engaging in divisive, dynastic politics, while affirming that the BJP remains committed to public welfare beyond electoral goals.
'Whether or not Congress cooperates, PM Modi is committed to the development of every state, treating all Chief Ministers equally,' he said.
Senior BJP leaders, including Dugyala Pradeep Kumar, N V Subhash, Gangapuram Venkat Reddy, and others were present at the press conference.
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