‘More than half of the INDI Alliance is out on bail,’ claims BJP leader Piyush Goyal

Union minister and BJP leader Piyush Goyal warned that wrongdoers will be caught eventually as the grip of law is very strong.

Published on: Apr 20, 2024, 20:01:45 IST

By HT News Desk

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Union minister and BJP candidate from Mumbai North Lok Sabha seat Piyush Goyal has taken a jibe at the INDIA bloc, saying that they are drenched in corruption and more than half of their members are out on bail.

Union Commerce and Industry Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) North Mumbai candidate Piyush Goyal (ANI)

"The Opposition is so disappointed that they have started talking about dividing the country and saving the corrupt. The Opposition has become so weak that they are not able to see how the future of the country can progress... They are creating controversies. By spreading falsehood among the people, they are damaging their credibility. They are drenched in corruption.. More than half of the INDI Alliance is out on bail. The Opposition has to make a new strategy focusing nationalism and public welfare...," said Goyal, as quoted by news agency ANI.

Goyal further warned that wrongdoers will be caught eventually as the grip of law is very strong. "The grip of law is so strong that anyone who does anything wrong will be caught. They should have thought about this when they were doing corruption... They have to answer to the law and people of the country...," he said.

ALSO READ| 'LS polls not about family… but a battle between PM & Rahul Gandhi': Ajit Pawar

In Maharashtra, INDIA bloc parties have formed the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance, comprising the Shiv Sena (UBT), the Congress party and the Nationalist Congress Party (SP). As per the seat-sharing agreement among the three MVA parties, the Shiv Sena (UBT) is contesting 21 seats, Congress 17 and NCP (SP) 10.

On Saturday, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar hit out at PM Narendra Modi, calling him "Prime Minister of BJP".

“I was listening to Narendra Modi’s speech before I came here (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar). The prime minister belongs to the entire country. If we listen to Modi’s speeches, it seems he is the prime minister of BJP and not the country,” said Pawar.

Meanwhile, voting took place on Saturday in five Lok Sabha constituencies of Maharashtra, in the first phase of the polls. Maharashtra has a total of 48 Lok Sabha constituencies, the highest after Uttar Pradesh (80). Voting in the remaining seats will be held in subsequent phases of the Lok Sabha election 2024. The results will be declared on June 4.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More

Get the latest India News, breaking headlines and real-time updates from across the country. Stay informed about politics, government policies, crime, weather and major national developments.