Mahadev betting app scandal : PM Narendra Modi launches scathing attack on Chhattisgarh CM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a sensational revelation, attacked Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Saturday, highlighting startling allegations in the Mahadev betting app scam. At a Durg city rally, with Chhattisgarh’s election atmosphere electrified, Modi demanded answers regarding the CM’s alleged connections to accused parties in Dubai. According to the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) forensic analysis and a cash courier’s statement, the scam involves a staggering Rs 508 crore purportedly paid to CM Baghel.

Extension of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana Announced Amidst Scandal

Simultaneously, Modi announced an extensive extension of his government’s Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, ensuring 80 crore poor Indians will continue receiving free rations for the next five years. This move, set against the backdrop of the corruption allegations, positions Modi as the protector of the poor, contrasting with the scandal’s narrative.

PM Modi’s Fiery Speech Unveils Rs 508 Crore Scam Linked to Chief Minister Baghel. Photo courtesy of Prime Minister’s Office, Government of India/Wikimedia Commons.

Modi Condemns Congress, Alleges Widespread Corruption and Castism

Launching a scathing critique against the Congress party, Modi accused them of systematic looting and corruption, even leveraging the sacred name of ‘Mahadev’ for illicit gains. He narrated the recent ED raids in Raipur, which unearthed a cash hoard allegedly linked to the betting scandal. Further lambasting the Congress for its purported 30 percent ‘commission policy’, Modi aligned himself with the poor, declaring them his highest caste and himself their servant, while accusing his opponents of fostering casteism and division.

Election Battleground Heats Up with Modi’s Direct Attack on CM Baghel

As Modi’s address shook the political landscape, he questioned the Congress party’s repeated abuse of the OBC community and prominent local caste ‘Sahus’. With the Chhattisgarh assembly polls looming, Modi’s strategic narrative seems designed to disrupt Congress’s campaign, painting them as the adversaries of progress and unity.

This dramatic escalation in election rhetoric, with PM Modi’s direct assault on Chief Minister Baghel, sets a charged tone for the upcoming voting phases on November 7 and 17. The story weaves through the themes of alleged corruption, societal division, and political conspiracy, potentially influencing the electoral decisions in Chhattisgarh’s high-stakes elections.