Shillong, Feb 23: Union Minister for Tourism, KJ Alphons on Friday lashed out at Congress chief
for alleging that BJP-led Central government of trying to buy Churches in
Meghalaya and termed it "shameful".
"Rahul Gandhi accused the Central government of trying
to buy churches in Meghalaya. This is because the Government had sanctioned Rs
70 crore for creating infrastructure of the churches. For 70 years, the
Congress was in power in Delhi. I want to ask, Mr Gandhi what have they done
for the Christians here. His party has given nothing to the North East in these
years," Mr Alphons told reporters here.
Countering Mr Gandhi’s allegation, the BJP leader said, “Do you think the churches are available to be purchased with money ? If the Government is doing something for a community, now you are saying that we are trying to bribe the churches. Its very shameful.”
“Secondly, what the Congress did not do for the people of Meghalaya in 70 years, we are determined to do. All this falls into the frame work of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s thinking . He has mentioned very clearly that unless North East develops, India can not be developed. It's not that we have come up with funds because of election, this is a scheme which has been for long," Mr Alphons stated.
On Congress chief allegation that BJP is anti-Christian, he said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his speech before Church leaders on February 17, 2015, stated that to retain or to adopt any faith is personal choice.
“The PM stated the Government will ensure that there is complete freedom of faith and everyone has the undeniable right to retain, or to adopt the religion of his/her choice without undue influence,” he claimed.
The Minister also attacked the Mukul Sangma Government on different issues including health,education and roads, and asked Dr Sangma what right does he have to go back to the people and urge people to vote for Congress.
Mr Alphons has also exuded confidence that BJP will form Government in Meghalaya.
The polling is slated to be held on February 27 and the results would be out on March 3. UNI
Countering Mr Gandhi’s allegation, the BJP leader said, “Do you think the churches are available to be purchased with money ? If the Government is doing something for a community, now you are saying that we are trying to bribe the churches. Its very shameful.”
“Secondly, what the Congress did not do for the people of Meghalaya in 70 years, we are determined to do. All this falls into the frame work of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s thinking . He has mentioned very clearly that unless North East develops, India can not be developed. It's not that we have come up with funds because of election, this is a scheme which has been for long," Mr Alphons stated.
On Congress chief allegation that BJP is anti-Christian, he said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his speech before Church leaders on February 17, 2015, stated that to retain or to adopt any faith is personal choice.
“The PM stated the Government will ensure that there is complete freedom of faith and everyone has the undeniable right to retain, or to adopt the religion of his/her choice without undue influence,” he claimed.
The Minister also attacked the Mukul Sangma Government on different issues including health,education and roads, and asked Dr Sangma what right does he have to go back to the people and urge people to vote for Congress.
Mr Alphons has also exuded confidence that BJP will form Government in Meghalaya.
The polling is slated to be held on February 27 and the results would be out on March 3. UNI
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