Congress MP Pramod Tiwari has fired sharp criticism at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for rolling out a major welfare scheme in Bihar right before the state assembly elections. Tiwari called it a classic election ploy, saying Modi loves to make big promises that often vanish after the votes come in.
The scheme in question, Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana, targets empowering 75 lakh women in Bihar. PM Modi launched it through video conferencing, promising to deposit Rs 10,000 straight into their bank accounts to kickstart self-employment and boost livelihoods. While Tiwari praised the goal of helping women, he slammed the timing. “Why wait until now? They’ve ruled for over 20 years,” he told . “People know Modi’s game—announce big during elections, then forget once the government forms.”
Tiwari didn’t stop there. He questioned whether the money would actually flow, pointing to unfulfilled promises like a package from the Maharashtra elections. “It’s all show. Their support in Bihar is sinking, and voters won’t fall for this ‘vote thief’ trick again,” he added.
Shifting gears, Tiwari raised alarms about US President Donald Trump’s new tariff plan on branded pharmaceuticals. Starting October 1, 2025, imports could face 100% duties unless companies shift manufacturing to the US. This hits India’s booming pharma export sector hard, which already dealt with earlier hikes to 25% plus penalties totaling 50%. Tiwari warned of massive costs—up to crores in dollars—for Indian students and professionals heading abroad. “Modi must quit experimenting and start real talks,” he urged.
He blamed the mess on Modi’s “foreign policy blunders,” even mocking past events like the “Howdy Modi” and “Namaste Trump” rallies. “Did you have to break diplomatic norms? India pays the price for these mistakes,” Tiwari said. With global tensions rising, this could shake India’s economy and its diaspora.
On another front, Tiwari shot down BJP claims that Congress stirred up youth protests in Leh over Ladakh issues. “BJP leaders are either clueless or twisting facts. They don’t get Gen Z,” he said. “Young people protesting is democracy in action—they’re fighting ‘vote theft’ and standing up for fairness. If BJP sees that as wrong, maybe they need a lesson.”
The Congress party backed this up, accusing BJP and some TV anchors plus social media influencers of faking videos to smear their Leh councillor, Phuntsog Stanzin Tsepag. Party spokesperson Pawan Khera posted on X: “They’re showing fake footage to defame us and stir unrest in Ladakh.” Congress plans to hit back with legal action and criminal complaints. Khera slammed the tactics as “mudslinging” instead of addressing locals’ real grievances.
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