Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Sonowal accuses Congress of opposing Viksit Bharat
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that the Congress party doesn't like the idea of Viksit Bharat because they focus on family politics instead of development.
He explained that the BJP's plan, called Viksit Bharat 2047, is all about helping villages grow and making sure everyone, especially the poor, has a better life.
He mentioned that the government has spent a lot of money on programs to help people find jobs and make more money.
He also said that the BJP's way of doing things is more honest and transparent than before, which has helped reduce poverty in rural areas.
Sonowal also highlighted that over 60 crore people have been brought into the formal banking system through the Jan Dhan Yojana, and nearly 25 crore beneficiaries are now directly receiving government benefits through transparent, direct transfers.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal accused Congress of opposing Viksit Bharat due to its dynastic politics.
BJP's Viksit Bharat 2047 aims to drive rural development and empower farmers, workers, and youth.
The VB-G RAM G framework guarantees 125 days of employment per rural household with weekly wage payments.
Rural poverty has declined from 25.7% in 2011-12 to 8.36% in 2023-24 due to improved governance and connectivity.
MNREGA has been transformed into a transparent, technology-enabled system under the Modi government.
- Who
- Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
- What
- Accused Congress of opposing Viksit Bharat and highlighted Modi government's inclusive growth
- When
- January 21
- Where
- Dibrugarh
- Why
- To highlight BJP's focus on development and Congress's alleged opposition
Congress
BJP
Implementation of MGNREGA
Congress
Congress alleges that the BJP government has not implemented MGNREGA effectively and has reduced its budget.
BJP
BJP claims that the Congress did not implement MGNREGA with sincerity and transparency, using it for political gains.
Poverty Alleviation
Congress
Congress claims that the BJP government has not done enough to alleviate poverty and has only focused on slogans.
BJP
BJP claims that the Modi government has focused on delivery, accountability, and dignity for the poor, leading to a significant decline in rural poverty.
- Union Minister
- Sarbananda Sonowal
- Event Location
- Dibrugarh
- Event Date
- January 21
- Congress Allegation
- Opposing Viksit Bharat due to dynastic politics
- BJP's Focus
- Garib Kalyan and Vikas
- Viksit Bharat 2047
- National mission for rural development
- Rural Poverty Decline
- 25.7% in 2011-12 to 8.36% in 2023-24
- MNREGA Expenditure
- Rs 11.74 lakh crore total, Rs 8.53 lakh crore by Modi government
- Jan Dhan Yojana Beneficiaries
- Over 60 crore people
- Direct Benefit Transfer Beneficiaries
- Nearly 25 crore beneficiaries
