INLD’s Sampat Singh attacks BJP’s ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan’, alleges misuse of State machinery
Indian National Lok Dal leader Sampat Singh has condemned the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's "Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan," accusing it of being a self-glorifying campaign that misuses public funds and state machinery. Singh alleges that administrative bodies and schools are being coerced into participating in events like "deepotsav" to foster a "centralised personality cult" for the Prime Minister.
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This article highlights political opposition and allegations of corruption and misuse of power against India's ruling party, raising questions about democratic norms and the integrity of governance in the country.
Indian National Lok Dal patron and former minister Sampat Singh on Sunday (September 20, 2026) condemned the month-long “Seva Sankalp Abhiyaan” by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party as an institutionalised campaign of self-glorification executed at the direct expense of the public exchequer, State machinery, and the dignity of the citizens.
Holding a press conference in Gurugram, Mr. Singh noted that the political landscape of contemporary India is increasingly witnessing the alarming substitution of substantive governance with theatrical pageantry, culminating in spectacles that openly mock democratic norms. A glaring manifestation of this “disturbing trend” unfolded right now during the ongoing rollout of these month-long celebrations, he said, adding that a critical examination of how this campaign was operationalised revealed a chilling mobilisation of the State apparatus.
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