Modi Govt deserves to go, says Chidambaram

of the state, Narendra Modi has pursued a divisive, sectarian, narrow, partisan and communal agenda,” he said.

“Unfortunately the BJP has turned all norms of democracy, generated heat and controversy, incited communal passions,” said Chidambaram while talking about BJP’s campaigning for the second phase of Gujarat elections to be held on December 16.

“I am deeply concerned about this trend. Elections must be fought on issues, policies, programmes and performance,” he said.

“Modi boasts about Gujarat’s growth. Even that is questionable,” he added.

Talking about Gujarat’s growth during the past six years of Modi-regime, Chidambaram said, “What has happened in Gujarat is not inclusive growth”.

“Growth is necessary, but inclusive growth is important,” Chidambaram said.

“The growth in Gujarat has kept our large sections of people, alienated and instilled fear in them,” Chidambaram observed while stating that the UPA government has implemented schemes like National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, Sarav Shiksha Abhiyan, extension of mid-day meal scheme, Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana among others for achieving inclusive growth.

“We see that the society in Gujarat is a divided lot,” he said adding that these divisions were visible in the on-going electoral battle in Gujarat.

“That is not good for Gujarat nor for India. On this one ground this (Modi) government deserves to go and a new government needs to be elected in its place,” Chidambaram said.