The Opposition parties on Monday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his assertions of heralding “ Amrit Kaal”, advocating gender equality and finishing nepotism. Opposition leaders said his government was in no position to preach since it had failed on all counts.
CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury, quoting Mr. Modi’s comments that corruption was damaging the country like termite, put out a news report on how in last seven years ₹10.7 lakh crore of outstanding loans had been waived by banks. Mr. Yechury tweeted, “ Nepotism? Loan waivers of over ₹10 lakh crore to cronies?”. He said the fight against corruption should begin by scrapping electoral bonds which legalised political corruption.
