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BJP chief echoes Modi’s ‘naraz fufa’ jibe against Opposition
BJP leader Nitin Nabin criticized India’s Opposition parties.
He compared them to a “naraz fufa,” meaning an unhappy uncle who complains about everything.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had used the same comparison one day earlier.
Nabin said the Opposition is unhappy even when India makes progress.
He pointed to economic growth, job creation and poverty reduction as examples.
He also mentioned the hoisting of India’s flag at Lal Chowk after Article 370 was removed.
Nabin said the government wants to build a developed India by 2047.
He said this plan would continue with support from the country’s citizens.
BJP president Nitin Nabin compared India’s Opposition to a perpetually dissatisfied “naraz fufa,” or disgruntled uncle.
Nabin echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s criticism of opponents who resist government initiatives and India’s progress.
He cited development claims including 7.8% growth, employment creation, poverty reduction and the eradication of Naxalism.
Nabin said the government’s goal of achieving “Viksit Bharat by 2047” would continue despite Opposition criticism.
He attributed the effort to the support of India’s 140 crore citizens and defended the government’s record in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Who
- BJP president Nitin Nabin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized India’s Opposition parties.
- What
- Nabin echoed Modi’s “naraz fufa” comparison, portraying the Opposition as dissatisfied with India’s development and government initiatives.
- Where
- Modi made his remarks at Shri Ram College of Commerce at Delhi University; Nabin’s location was not stated.
- When
- Modi made the remark on Saturday, and Nabin repeated it on Sunday, September 6.
- Why
- Nabin said the Opposition was resisting India’s progress and that the government would continue pursuing “Viksit Bharat by 2047” with public support.
BJP’s position
Opposition targeted by BJP
Government progress
BJP’s position
Nabin said India is progressing through economic growth, poverty reduction, employment opportunities and the government’s development agenda.
Opposition targeted by BJP
The article does not include a response from Opposition parties to these claims.
Political resistance
BJP’s position
Nabin and Modi characterized Opposition criticism as persistent negativity and resistance to initiatives taken in the public interest.
Opposition targeted by BJP
No Opposition leader or party is quoted explaining its criticism or response.
Key facts
- Speaker
- Nitin Nabin, president of the Bharatiya Janata Party and a Rajya Sabha member
- Comparison used
- “Naraz fufa,” Hindi for a disgruntled or dissatisfied uncle
- Economic growth cited
- 7.8 per cent
- Long-term goal
- Achieving “Viksit Bharat by 2047”
- Poverty claim
- Nabin said 25 crore families had been pulled out from below the poverty line
- Citizens cited
- Nabin referred to India’s 140 crore citizens
- Other issues cited
- Article 370’s abrogation, the flag at Kashmir’s Lal Chowk and the eradication of Naxalism
Quotes
Nitin Nabin
BJP president and Rajya Sabha member
“However, I want to state clearly that we will fulfil the prime minister’s vision and the resolve of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Today, 140 Indians have set out with this dream. No matter how much you oppose or express displeasure, we will not let India’s development come to a halt”
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“All of us have seen such individuals, within a family or in society, who remain perpetually dissatisfied and are incapable of even conceiving, let alone pursuing, a positive path forward. It is precisely these people whom he (PM) described as naraz fufa”
theprint.in
Sources
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