On November 8, former finance minister P Chidambaram took to Twitter to talk about the carnage wrecked by demonetisation on the same date two years ago, in 2016. Chidambaram observed how the idea of Achhe Din has been cast aside and divisive politics of pitting Hindus against Muslims has emerged once again under the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP’s) governance.
“Turning to other subjects, I wish to point out that the government no longer talks about achhe din. There is no talk anymore of development or jobs or investment or higher incomes or growth,” he tweeted. He also added, “Today, the promise of development or achhe din lies in a shambles. The Prime Minister himself has resurrected the divisive and controversial issues — and all others from the RSS to ministers to minor functionaries of the BJP are talking and writing only about the divisive issues.”
Turning to other subjects, I wish to point out that the government no longer talks about achhe din. There is no talk anymore of development or jobs or investment or higher incomes or growth.
— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) November 8, 2018
The only talk we hear is about the Hindutva agenda. Soon after his election, the Prime Minister appealed to the country to put all divisive and controversial issues under a moratorium for 10 years, and focus on development.
— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) November 8, 2018
Today, the promise of development or achhe din lies in a shambles. The Prime Minister himself has resurrected the divisive and controversial issues — and all others from the RSS to ministers to minor functionaries of the BJP are talking and writing only about the divisive issues.
— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) November 8, 2018
I have no doubt that the people of the country have taken note of these developments and will respond suitably whenever there is an opportunity.
— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) November 8, 2018
Expressing hope that in the 2019 general elections, the people of the country would give the BJP a fitting reply, he said that the results of the recent bypoll election in Karnataka was a “vote of confidence” on the ruling Congress-Janata Dal (Secular) coalition in the state.
Recently, there was an opportunity in Karnataka and the people voted decisively. We thank the people of Karnataka for their resounding vote of confidence in the Congress-JD(S) government.
— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) November 8, 2018
The vote in the by-elections was a big blow to the BJP. Yet, the BJP has not paused to reflect. On the other hand, the BJP and RSS are pressing the accelerator on the Hindutva agenda. The next few weeks will be crucial.
— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) November 8, 2018
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