Will you take action against corrupt people or not: MP Congress chief Patwari asks PM Modi ahead of visit to state

ANI April 11, 2025 236 views

Madhya Pradesh Congress Chief Jitu Patwari has launched a sharp criticism against Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his state visit. Patwari questioned Modi's commitment to fighting corruption, citing an alleged Rs 20,000 crore scam involving a state transport department ex-constable. He highlighted multiple unmet poll guarantees, including agricultural support prices and employment promises. The confrontation underscores the ongoing political tension between Congress and BJP in Madhya Pradesh.

"Neither will he eat (referring to corruption) nor let anyone do so" - Narendra Modi (Alleged Anti-Corruption Slogan)
Bhopal, April 11: Madhya Pradesh Congress Chief Jitu Patwari welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his visit to the state on Friday and recalled his slogan of not tolerating corruption in the country, asking whether the PM will take action against corrupt people or not.

Key Points

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Congress challenges Modi's anti-corruption stance

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Alleges cover-up in Rs 20,000 crore transport scam

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Questions unfulfilled poll guarantees

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Highlights state's increasing debt

Patwari alleged that PM Modi had said that he would get back the money from those who have looted the country's wealth. But his double engine government in Madhya Pradesh seemed to be saving those people who looted the nation.

Speaking to ANI, Patwari said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi is welcome in Madhya Pradesh. He held big rallies in the state around 1.5 years ago during assembly polls and Modi's guarantee was talked about in all those rallies. But not even a single guarantee has been fulfilled till date. Neither MSP of wheat is being provided at Rs 2700 a quintal nor paddy MSP at Rs 3100 a quintal nor Ladli Behna being given Rs 3000 a month nor LPG cylinder at Rs 450 nor 2.5 lakh employment. Instead the state is getting deep in debt."

He further highlighted that over 4 lakh women have been ruled out from the Mukhyamantri Ladli Behna Yojana and none of any new beneficiaries have been added in the scheme

"I request PM Modi that his guarantee seems to be a guarantee that can never be fulfilled. He should take cognizance into it. Secondly, PM Modi had given a vision of no corruption in the country saying 'neither will he eat (referring to corruption) nor let anyone do so'. But the ex-constable of state transport department Saurabh Sharma case is related to a scam worth over Rs 20,000 crores in the last five-seven years in the state. Huge gold was recovered and it is yet to be known whom it belongs to. An alleged red diary was recovered but it has disappeared. Leaders belonging to your party (BJP) had their names in that alleged red diary," the Congress leader said.

He also claimed that the Lokayukta police are engaged in managing that diary and the whole system is engaged in saving Saurabh Sharma.

"ED also intervened to investigate the matter but that too returned without doing anything. Sharma also received bail in one case. PM Modi, you have said that you will get back the money from those who have looted the country's wealth. But your government is saving those people who looted the nation. So please clarify whether you take action against those who are involved in corruption or not," Patwari asked.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Anandpur Dham in Isagarh Tehsil of Ashoknagar district, on Friday, reaffirming his commitment to promoting India's rich cultural and spiritual heritage. During his visit, the Prime Minister will offer prayers at the Guru Ji Maharaj Temple and tour the temple complex at Anandpur Dham.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Strong words from Patwari! Corruption is indeed a serious issue that affects us all. But I wonder why these allegations only surface before elections? 🤔 Both parties need to be more transparent year-round.
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Priya M.
The Ladli Behna scheme exclusion is heartbreaking 💔 My neighbor was one of those 4 lakh women removed from the program. She depended on that support for her daughter's education.
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Amit S.
While I support the anti-corruption stance, I wish political leaders would present more concrete evidence rather than just making claims. The "red diary" story keeps changing every few months.
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Sunita R.
Interesting how the PM's visit to a spiritual site is mentioned at the end. The contrast between corruption allegations and temple visit is... noticeable. Hope he addresses these concerns during his trip!
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Vikram J.
The ₹20,000 crore scam mentioned here is massive if true. But why isn't there more media coverage about this? We need investigative journalists to dig deeper into these claims.
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Neha P.
As someone from MP, I can say the unfulfilled promises about MSP and employment are real issues affecting farmers here. But I'm not sure either party has the perfect solution. We need less blame game and more action.

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