PM’s call to light lamps is to boost morale of nation: BJP

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New Delhi:04.04.2020

BJP on Friday dubbed the opposition’s criticism of PM Narendra Modi’s call to people to light lamps on Sunday an “anti-national” outlook which cannot see the government’s decision to help the poor and boost the morale of the nation as it fights the coronavirus.

Speaking to party leaders from Uttar Pradesh, including MPs, MLAs and the state president, BJP president J P Nadda said when the nation is united under PM Modi in its efforts to combat the pandemic, Congress and other parties are showing their “ideological bankruptcy”.

“To talk such nonsensical things even during this hour of crisis highlight their conspiracy to divide the country,” he said as the nationwide lockdown entered the 10th day.

As BJP welcomed the PM’s announcement, Union minister Prakash Javadekar said, “PM Narendra Modi has made an appeal to all of us to ... illuminate our surroundings by lighting candles, diyas, torches or flashlights standing on balcony or at door step while maintaining social distance. We welcome this unique step of PM, which will boost the morale of the people.” he said. “Let’s awaken the spirit of togetherness in the fight against coronavirus,” he said.

BJP’s national media chief and Rajya Sabha MP Anil Baluni said, “Congress first family is full of negativity and has been giving irresponsible statements. The impact is bound to reflect down the line and it also reflects their mean mindset. I urge Congress leaders to behave sensibly and help combat the crisis. There will be enough time to do politics in future,” Baluni said.