Everything They Promised, Modi Achieved for Himself!

About 12 years ago, the BJP’s election campaigns and movements as an opposition seemed entirely disconnected from their governance today. Back then, the BJP accused Congress leaders of corruption, but in later years, no action was taken against most of them. Some of the leaders they once criticized harshly were even welcomed into the BJP and given significant positions like Rajya Sabha seats.

The promises to change common people’s lives? Those decisions haven’t yielded much benefit. Instead, there have been policies like demonetization, which didn’t harm the wealthy but caused immense hardship for ordinary citizens, who stood in long queues for months. Yet, Modi gained even more majority in subsequent elections, making it seem like it all worked out.

Hollow Promises of 2014

During the UPA era, BJP leaders repeatedly highlighted issues like Swiss bank accounts, alleging lakhs of crores of black money were stashed abroad. They promised that if Modi became PM, he’d bring it all back and deposit Rs 15 lakh into every Indian’s account. This promise was aggressively campaigned during the 2014 elections, but it was conveniently forgotten the day after elections.

Corruption allegations like 2G and Commonwealth scams didn’t lead to convictions, and some Congress leaders accused of scams were later rewarded by the BJP itself.

Economy in Decline

The BJP once criticized the UPA for the rupee’s fall against the dollar, inflation, and fuel prices. Today, the rupee has fallen even further—from Rs 60 per dollar to Rs 82. Fuel and gas prices have skyrocketed, yet no one talks about these issues anymore.

Lack of Infrastructure and Welfare

Unlike the UPA era, where rural roads were constructed under schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, little has been done in rural infrastructure in the last decade. Welfare programs like fertilizer subsidies and employment guarantee schemes have been scaled back or eliminated, with minimal replacements to benefit the common man.

Focus on Commercial Gains

The government has focused heavily on commercial infrastructure like highways and toll roads, which burden citizens with high toll fees. However, rural connectivity and development have taken a backseat.

Rising Prices, Fewer Subsidies

Inflation continues to climb, welfare subsidies are disappearing, and programs like gas subsidies are a thing of the past. The government’s priorities seem more aligned with slogans like "One Nation, One Election, One Religion, One Language" than addressing the actual issues faced by citizens.

Despite these shortcomings, electoral victories continue to pour in for the BJP, leaving common people’s struggles as an afterthought.