Kamal Nath will discontinue BJP’s welfare schemes in MP: Chouhan
The CM accused Nath, who was chief minister from December 2018 to March 2020, of shutting many schemes launched by the BJP
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday accused Congress leader Kamal Nath of “carrying a lock with him to shut down welfare schemes” in the state.
Chouhan was retorting the former chief minister’s frequent jibe that the BJP leader carries a ‘nariyal’ (coconut) in his pocket to inaugurate projects.
In his public addresses, Kamal Nath has called Chouhan a ‘ghoshana machine’ (announcement machine) and a ‘shilanyas mantri” (foundation stone minister).
A statement issued by Chouhan’s office accused Kamal Nath, who was the chief minister between December 2018 and March 2020, of shutting many schemes launched by the BJP.
“I carry the ‘nariyal’ because I work for the development and public welfare. He carries a lock because he works to shut schemes by putting locks on them,” the statement said.
Kamal Nath as chief minister discontinued the BJP government’s welfare schemes like providing Rs 1,000 per month to tribal women for nutritious food, cycles and laptops for students, money for marriage of girls and pilgrimage tours for senior citizens, Chouhan said.
Reacting to Chouhan’s statement, Madhya Pradesh Congress’ media department chief KK Mishra said: “Yes, Kamal Nath is taking a lock with him and people will put it on the BJP's office in the coming elections.”
The polling will be held for 230-member Madhya Pradesh assembly on November 17. The votes will be counted on December 3.
(With agency inputs)
