Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (March 31, 2026) stated the Congress, like “Rajneeti ke gidh” (vultures of politics), is trying to take advantage of the West Asia battle by triggering panic among the many individuals for political achieve, asserting that India has managed the state of affairs effectively.
Addressing a big gathering at Nani village within the newly created Vav Tharad district, Mr. Modi accused Congress of indulging in rumour-mongering and making an attempt to instigate individuals to queue up at gas pumps and unfold public dysfunction.
“Today, when the nation requires unity and solidarity, Congress leaders are actively engaged in divisive politics. When the nation needs reassurance, Congress is busy spreading fear and rumours. When the nation calls for restraint, Congress wants to incite people,” Mr. Modi stated.
Like “Rajneeti ke gidh” (vultures of politics), the Congress occasion is ready and hoping for escalation of home troubles to allow them to exploit the state of affairs to reap political dividends, he added.
Referring to the worldwide state of affairs, Mr. Modi stated whereas many nations are engulfed in conflict, unrest and instability, India has demonstrated resilience and unity.
“India has always possessed a unique strength. No matter how difficult the times may be, our nation stands united,” he stated.
Referring to the state of affairs in West Asia triggered by the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict, Mr. Modi stated the state of affairs has widespread world repercussions, particularly on power provides.
“Difficulties regarding energy requirements, especially diesel, petrol and gas, have intensified globally. Yet, even amidst such a crisis, India has successfully kept the situation under control with its strong foreign policy and the collective strength of its citizens,” the Prime Minister added.
Mr. Modi asserted that India will emerge as a world chief within the renewable power sector.
Continuing his assault on the Opposition, Mr. Modi stated they need to unfold anarchy.
“India is capable of facing any crisis. However, Congress is trying to instigate people to queue up at fuel pumps and spread disorder,” he added.
He stated makes an attempt by some political events to attain political factors throughout a world disaster have been unlucky, and on the forefront of this political conspiracy is the Congress occasion.
Mr. Modi stated whereas gas costs have surged by 10 to 25% in lots of nations, India has ensured that its individuals are shielded from the worst impression.
“However, the Congress party finds this outcome intolerable. They are spreading rumours to create an atmosphere of fear within the nation. Their objective is to cause chaos [through rumour mongering] by making people queue up in panic at petrol pumps and gas agencies, so that they may exploit this [public] disorder for their own propaganda,” he added.
He stated Congress is determined to remain politically related because it has been out of energy.
The Prime Minister additionally blamed the earlier Congress-led governments on the Centre for delaying the event of the Deesa airbase by holding up a strategically crucial venture.
“When I first arrived here today, my aircraft landed directly at the Deesa airbase. This airbase is situated merely 130 kilometres from the international border. You can well understand how crucial it is for national security,” he stated.
Mr. Modi stated the airport venture was conceptualised throughout his tenure as Gujarat chief minister, and farmers had willingly contributed their land.
However, the venture remained caught for years because of the “attitude and approach” of the then authorities in Delhi, he stated.
“Even a project concerning national security lagged and got buried within bureaucratic files. It gained momentum only after our government came to power at the Centre,” Mr. Modi stated.
Referring to the present standing of the venture, Mr. Modi acknowledged {that a} large Air Force base has been established in Deesa.
“This is not just an airstrip; it will serve as a catalyst for development in the region and strengthen India’s western frontier,” he stated, including that the nation won’t ever forgive Congress for displaying utter apathy in the direction of nationwide safety when the occasion was in energy.
Notably, this was Mr. Modi’s maiden go to to the area after Vav Tharad was carved out as a separate district from Banaskantha in October 2025.
On the event, he inaugurated and laid basis stones for improvement initiatives totalling ₹19,806.9 crore, together with ₹10,921 crore beneath Union Ministries and ₹8,886 crore beneath Gujarat Government departments.
Among the important thing initiatives, Mr. Modi inaugurated initiatives of ₹3,645 crore linked to the Khavda Renewable Energy Park in Kutch, aimed toward integrating large-scale renewable power into the nationwide grid and strengthening power safety, based on an official launch.
In the street sector, basis stones have been laid for the Idar-Badoli bypass and the Dholavira-Santalpur stretch, whereas a number of packages of the Ahmedabad-Dholera hall have been inaugurated.
Railway initiatives price ₹891 crore, together with the Himmatnagar-Khedbrahma broad gauge line and observe enlargement works in Kutch and Saurashtra, have been additionally launched.
The Prime Minister additionally flagged off the Khedbrahma-Himmatnagar-Asarva prepare, marking improved rail connectivity within the area, officers stated.
Published – April 01, 2026 07:42 am IST
