Birsinghpur (MP): Congress President Sonia Gandhi on September 29 hit out at the Vajpayee government at the Centre for being 'pseudo patriotic' and "responsible for rampant corruption and frequent threat to national security".

Alleging that NDA (National Democratic Alliance) government's policies were 'responsible for the plight of farmers, workers, youths, tribals and other weaker sections in the society, she asserted that Congress alone was capable of governing the country "due to its commitment to social unity, farsightedness and dedication".

"Corruption is rampant under Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government. It proves leaders, indulging only in fulfilling their self-interests and they can never be regarded as true patriots," Gandhi said addressing a public meeting after laying the foundation stone for 500 MW Thermal Power plant in Birsinghpur to be built at a coast of Rs 2,066 crore.

In a scathing attack on the Centre, the Congress President alleged that the country's security was being threatened frequently under the government, making tall claims about patriotism and good governance.

"Desh bhakti, suraj aur swaraj ki baat karne wali sarkar ke raj mein desh ki suraksha bar bar khatre mein padi hai," she said.

Stating that a 'Mahabharat' was on between BJP and Sangh Parivar organisations, Gandhi claimed that many people were dreaming of becoming the Prime Minister.

PTI