Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], December 2 (HBTV): Haryana Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Anil Vij on Thursday expressed happiness over Nitish Kumar taking oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the tenth time, saying it reflects a victory of people's trust and confidence.
Vij said the people of Bihar have clearly endorsed the politics of the National Democratic Alliance, while the offices of parties opposing the alliance have remained shut after the election results. He said the public has rejected the politics of deceit and falsehood.
Speaking to the media, Vij dismissed the Congress' allegation of vote rigging as baseless. He said the Congress has not filed a single written complaint to date. According to him, the party claims that multiple votes were created but has not clarified who created them or in whose names they were cast.
Citing an example, Vij said that in a village under the Mulana Assembly constituency of Ambala district, one woman was found to have 232 votes, and both the MLA and MP from that area belong to the Congress. In such a situation, he questioned how it could be determined who benefited from the fake votes.
He accused the Congress of creating unnecessary controversy without facts and attempting to mislead the public.
Commenting on the visible cracks within the Mahagathbandhan after the Bihar elections, Vij said that all their offices have shut down after the results, and that the public has given a clear response to those spreading misinformation.
He added that during the election campaign, Rahul Gandhi's video of catching fish drew more attention, and said Gandhi should probably focus on that instead.
Vij said the Congress has failed on the issue of the SIR and argued that the public understands the party is attempting theatrics to conceal its defeat.
On the infighting within the Haryana Congress and the absence of leaders' photographs on party banners, Vij said the Congress is no longer a cohesive political party but has turned into a collection of small groups and factions. He said the party lacks discipline and belief in democratic principles.
Responding to Pakistan's concerns about a possible Indian reaction after the Red Fort attack, Vij said that those who engage in such actions can expect an appropriate response. He added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has already said that anyone involved in acts against the country, whether directly or indirectly, will not be spared.
(ANI)