Priyanka calls PM Modi 'slave to America', dubs ‘double engine’ govt as ‘double slavery’

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday (April 1) scoffed at the BJP’s “double engine government” pitch in Assam, urging the people of the state to vote out the "government of double-slavery" and bring her party to power for a public welfare-centric administration in the state. She also lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of becoming a “slave to America.”

Addressing a public rally in Nazira in Sivasagar district, Priyanka further alleged that the BJP would only do something for the people of Assam if it gets some benefit from them, adding the Congress wants a government in the state which does not threaten and intimidate the people.

"They only work for you when they see some benefit in it for themselves. This has not been the tradition of this country. Even today, we want a government in Assam which doesn't scare you, doesn't threaten you, doesn't serve its own selfish interests, but serves you, works honestly for you, advances and strengthens your culture and your civilisation," said Priyanka.

‘PM Modi is slave to America’

The Congress leader also launched a scathing attack on PM Modi, alleging that he has become a “slave to America”, adding that it was due to his polices the country’s economy was in crisis.

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"They had spoken of a double-engine government. Didn't they say so in the last election? Modi ji used to come and say that now they will run a double-engine government. But they have run a government of double-slavery. Modi ji has become a slave to America, and because of his policies today, the entire country is in crisis,” said Priyanka as quoted by ANI.

“And Hemanta ji is Modi ji's slave. And on top of that, they want this government of double-slavery to make the people of this beautiful and self-respecting state of Assam slaves, keep them suppressed," she added.

Welfare promises and guarantees

Outlining what Congress would deliver if voted to power, Priyanka listed a set of welfare measures and asked voters to weigh them against the present government’s record.

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"If you want such an Assam, then choose the Congress government. Our first guarantee is that for women, if you want to start some small work or business, you will be given Rs 50,000. Whatever scheme we bring for women, its cash will be transferred directly to the bank accounts of women."

She then turned to healthcare, citing what she described as a working example. "You will get health insurance up to Rs 25 lakh. The government will provide free treatment up to ₹25 lakh for whatever disease you have. Our government has already shown this in Rajasthan," she said.

On justice, land and corruption

The speech briefly pivoted to a more specific assurance. Referring to Zubeen Garg, she said, "The Congress government wants Zubeen Garg ji to get justice. Within 100 days, as soon as our government is formed, we will get him justice." She also spoke of replacing temporary land deeds with permanent ones for 10 lakh local residents.

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On corruption, Priyanka argued it had direct consequences for ordinary people. "It is not just that one leader is prospering. The biggest thing that happens due to corruption is that your money is snatched away."

She ended with a call that leaned on identity and ambition. "Raise your heads, puff out your chests… with the new government, a new Assam will come."