Congress Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor has criticized the BJP’s assertion of achieving “Abki Baar 400 Paar” (Over 400 seats this time) in the upcoming elections as a mere fantasy. Tharoor argued that the BJP’s success in the 2019 general elections was largely due to the national security narrative following the Pulwama terror attack and the subsequent Balakot airstrike. He highlighted that what should have been a referendum on the Modi government’s economic performance turned into a national security-focused election. Tharoor also pointed out a decrease in voter turnout in BJP strongholds, suggesting an erosion of support. Additionally, he declined to engage in controversies surrounding Congress’s ally AAP and emphasized the need to focus on pressing issues like unemployment and inflation rather than distractions. Here are the key points from Tharoor’s remarks:
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- Tharoor labels BJP’s “Abki Baar 400 Paar” claim as fantasy.
- He attributes BJP’s 2019 election success to national security narrative.
- Tharoor criticizes the shift from economic issues to national security.
- Decreased voter turnout observed in BJP strongholds, according to Tharoor.
- Congress and alliance candidates garnering enthusiasm and higher voter turnout.
- Tharoor expresses increased confidence based on voter enthusiasm.
- He refuses to comment on controversies involving Congress’s ally AAP.
- Tharoor emphasizes the need to focus on real issues like unemployment and inflation.
- Media urged not to be swayed by distractions from real issues.
- Voting in the National Capital scheduled for May 25, with final results on June 4.
