PM Modi government only has promises, AAP a failed experiment: Congress

Referring to Jan Dhan, which was highlighted by Modi in his speech, Singhvi said most of the accounts were empty.

Congress on Saturday countered Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s bid to woo voters in Delhi, saying he has only offered promises while it had ensured “maximum development” in the national capital during its 15-year rule.

The party also attacked the Aam Admi Party calling it a “failed experiment”.

Soon after Modi launched BJP’s poll campaign in Delhi with a rally, party spokesman Abhishek Singhvi said in a series of tweets, “Powerful orator but PM has only made promises, many to fructify in 2022 (house) (sic)”.

Referring to Jan Dhan, which was highlighted by Modi in his speech, Singhvi said most of the accounts were empty.

“Jan Dhan started by Congress and 75 per cent of accounts opened by NDA rempty,” he tweeted.

He said even Congress’ enemies cannot deny that maximum development took place under party’s 15-year rule and cited construction of metro, flyovers and other infrastructure.

“Even worst Congress enemies cannot deny max development of Delhi in 15 years of Congress rule, e.g flyovers, metro, pedestrianisation, greening through parks etc.”

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He said that compared to Congress achievements in Delhi, “AAP was failed experiment (3 months) & Modi government has only made promises for future”.

Kickstarting BJP’s poll campaign for Delhi, the Prime Minister on Saturday wooed voters with a host of promises and promised to take the city to new heights of development.

He singled out ‘anarchist’ AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal for attack and asked voters to punish him for “wasting” one year. Delhi, which is under President’s Rule, is expected to have Assembly polls next month.