As the Central Vista redevelopment challenge acquired the go-ahead from the Supreme Court, the principle opposition Congress on Tuesday stated the challenge was not a “legalistic issue” however a case of “misplaced priorities” of a “whimsical autocrat” in search of to “etch his name in the annals of history with cement and mortar”.
Senior Congress chief Anand Sharma stated he was saddened that the apex courtroom had “endorsed” the misplaced priorities of the BJP authorities throughout the pandemic and the colossal waste of public cash.
“We are living in strange times. No relief to the migrant labour, no justice for the farmers fighting for their rights in bitter cold, pouring rain, tear gas and braving lathis. As we approach Republic Day we need to reflect on the state of the Republic,” Sharma stated. He stated grand buildings of brick and mortar don’t strengthen Parliamentary democracy.
Congress communication division head Randeep Surjewala stated “the Rs 13,450 crore Central Vista Project is not a legalistic issue but a case of misplaced priorities of a whimsical autocrat seeking to etch his name in the annals of history with cement and mortar”.
