By Special Correspondent
Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh Congress on Friday held a joint press conference at the party’s state headquarters, marking two years of the BJP government with sharp criticism of what it termed widespread failures, economic mismanagement and anti-people policies. The briefing was addressed by MPCC president Jeetu Patwari and Leader of Opposition Umang Singhar, in the presence of CWC member Kamleshwar Patel, Deputy LoP Hemant Katare and Media Department chairman Mukesh Nayak.
Patwari alleged that the state’s financial situation had deteriorated to an “alarming” level, with Madhya Pradesh burdened by a debt of Rs 4.75 lakh crore. He questioned the government’s development claims, citing shrinking student numbers despite massive increases in the education budget, persistent teacher shortages and alleged corruption in welfare schemes.
He further criticised the government over poor investment outcomes, rising unemployment and the expensive overseas investor meets that, he said, yielded “no real jobs”. Patwari also highlighted farmers’ distress, shortages of fertiliser, delays in payments and the alleged protection of liquor and drug cartels.
Singhar said the BJP’s 22-year rule had failed to lift Madhya Pradesh from its “BIMARU” status, pointing to severe doctor shortages, high maternal mortality, widespread malnutrition and stalled infrastructure projects. He accused the government of bypassing democratic debate, calling the Vision Document a mere publicity exercise.
The Congress leaders asserted that the party would continue to hold the government accountable on all public issues.
