President, Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee, Jitu Patwari, during his brief visit to the city, on Friday strongly criticised the State Government. He said by forgetting results of Assembly elections, Congress has already begun preparations for the ensuing Lok Sabha elections. A crucial meeting of senior party leaders is scheduled for January 6, 7 and 8 in Bhopal. Numerous appointments are expected in the next three days, he informed. n an informal talk with media, Patwari said there was no one during the assembly elections who predicted the formation of Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state. Regardless of media surveys or political pundits’ opinions, the surprising election results came and the mandate is acknowledged. Patwari urged the government to fulfill the promises made to the public or else, the Congress party would stand against the government while fulfilling its duties.

 

During his visit to Jabalpur, Patwari informed that the “Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra” programme initiated by Congress in Delhi would continue in 9 districts of Madhya Pradesh. Tens of thousands of party workers will take part in the event. Patwari said the recently held Cabinet meeting in Jabalpur was the first meeting after the departmental divisions. On the same day, it was disclosed that the state government would incur a debt of Rs 28,500 crores between January and March, adding to the existing financial burden.

 

Patwari criticized Chief Minister, Mohan Yadav stating that despite terming their party’s manifesto the Bhagavad Gita and Ramayana and pledged for adherence to its principles during the assembly session, the government did not implement a single word. He said a strong democracy works well with a competent opposition and a good opposition collaborates with the media. Therefore, he urged the media to support the Congress. Replying to a query about potential changes in the Pradesh Congress, Patwari said with a new method, a new tradition also emerges. The directive is to make the state organization more youthful. Contrary to past beliefs about factions within the Congress, Patwari said there are no factions, everyone will work together, ensuring victory at all Lok Sabha seats.