JP Nadda, Mallikarjun Kharge engage in war of words over 'politicisation of armed forces'

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ALSO READ: ‘Akhilesh-Vakhilesh', ‘Kamal in name’: Congress, SP trade barbs amid Madhya Pradesh election tie-up row He further alleged the move as a clear violation of the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, barring government servants from participating in any political activity, adding that it ‘blatantly turns them into political workers of the ruling party’. Reverting back on the allegations, BJP national president JP Nadda said the government orders was to ensure that the public services reach at the grassroot levels to further enabling the ‘saturation of (government) schemes’.

He alleged that this may be ‘alien concept’ for the Congress, reported Hindustan Times. “If the Modi Govt wants to ensure saturation of all schemes and ensure all beneficiaries are reached, nobody who has the interest of the poor in his mind can have a problem.

But Congress only has an interest in keeping the poor in poverty and hence their opposition to the saturation drive," he said. Nadda rubbished Kharge's ‘Rath Prabhari’ allegations and took a swipe at Congress by recalling PM Modi's 2019 allegation where he said former PM Rajiv Gandhi and his family had used the Navy's Centaur-class aircraft class INS Viraat as its ‘personal taxi’.

However, PM Modi's allegations were dismissed by former commanding officer of INS Viraat. "Regarding opposition to a 'Rath' it is a fit use of public resources unlike using warships as personal yachts," Nadda said."Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels