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List of all the (L & J) Lies and Jumlas spoken by VishwaFeku and the BJP sinisters. List year by year

Compiling a comprehensive, year-by-year list of all alleged "lies and jumlas" (exaggerated promises or falsehoods) attributed to Narendra Modi and BJP ministers is challenging due to the subjective nature of what constitutes a "lie" versus an unfulfilled promise, policy shift, or exaggeration. Additionally, my knowledge is continuously updated, but I don’t have an exhaustive, definitive record of every statement made by Modi or BJP ministers. However, I can provide a structured overview based on widely discussed claims that have been fact-checked or criticized by credible sources, opposition parties, and media as misleading, exaggerated, or false. These are drawn from public discourse, fact-checking initiatives, and available data up to April 2, 2025.

Below is a year-by-year breakdown of notable examples, focusing on statements that have been contested or debunked. Note that some claims span multiple years or evolved over time, and not every statement can be conclusively proven as a deliberate "lie" due to intent being hard to establish. I’ll avoid subjective judgment and stick to what’s been documented.

2014

Promise of Rs. 15 Lakh in Every Bank Account

Claim: During the 2014 election campaign, Modi suggested that black money stashed abroad would be repatriated, implying each Indian could get Rs. 15 lakh.

Criticism: Amit Shah later called it a "jumla" (rhetorical expression), not a literal promise. No such funds were distributed, and the government clarified it was about systemic reform, not direct payouts.

Black Money Repatriation

Claim: Modi promised to bring back black money from Switzerland within 100 days of taking office.

Criticism: While some measures like the Black Money Act (2015) were introduced, no significant repatriation matching the scale promised occurred by 2014’s end. Critics argue the promise was exaggerated.

"Acche Din Aane Wale Hain" (Good Days Are Coming)

Claim: A key 2014 campaign slogan implying rapid economic and social improvement.

Criticism: Opposition and citizens later pointed to persistent issues like unemployment and inflation, labeling it an unfulfilled jumla.

2015

100 Smart Cities by 2022

Claim: Modi launched the Smart Cities Mission, promising 100 modern cities.

Criticism: By 2025, progress has been slow—only a fraction of projects are complete. Fact-checks (e.g., 2018 data showed Rs. 180 crore spent vs. Rs. 2 lakh crore claimed) suggest exaggeration of funding and implementation.

Varanasi to Become Kyoto

Claim: Modi promised to transform Varanasi into a city like Kyoto, Japan, with advanced infrastructure.

Criticism: While Varanasi saw development (e.g., Kashi Vishwanath corridor), critics argue it falls far short of Kyoto’s urban standards, calling it a jumla.

2016

Demonetization to End Black Money

Claim: Modi announced demonetization in November 2016, stating it would eradicate black money and corruption.

Criticism: RBI data later showed 99% of banned notes returned to banks, undermining the black money claim. Goals shifted to "cashless economy," seen as a post-hoc justification.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Claims

Claim: Modi claimed $130 billion in FDI inflows by December 2016.

Criticism: Official data showed $101.72 billion between May 2014 and November 2016, per the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, indicating an overstatement.

2017

2 Crore Jobs Per Year

Claim: Modi promised 2 crore jobs annually during the 2014 campaign, reiterated in 2017 contexts.

Criticism: NSSO data (leaked in 2019) showed unemployment at a 45-year high by 2017-18. Fact-checkers like FactChecker.in noted job creation far below promises.

First Metro Claim

Claim: Modi said Atal Bihari Vajpayee rode India’s first metro in 2002 (Delhi).

Criticism: Kolkata Metro launched in 1984, making the claim false (Alt News, 2018).

2018

Electrification of Villages

Claim: Modi claimed in December 2018 that rural electrification rose from 70% to 95% under his rule.

Criticism: FactChecker.in found 97% of villages were electrified by 2014, and many "electrified" areas lacked actual power, overstating progress.

90% Toilet Usage (Swachh Bharat)

Claim: Modi claimed 90% toilet usage in October 2018 under Swachh Bharat.

Criticism: Surveys (e.g., National Family Health Survey) showed lower usage rates, with open defecation persisting, contradicting the claim.

2019

Doubling Farmers’ Income by 2022

Claim: Modi promised to double farmers’ income by 2022 (first stated in 2016, reiterated in 2019).

Criticism: By 2022, agricultural income growth lagged, with no clear evidence of doubling in real terms (adjusted for inflation), per economic analyses.

No NRC Discussion

Claim: Modi said in 2019 there was no talk of a National Register of Citizens (NRC).

Criticism: Home Minister Amit Shah and President Kovind had referenced NRC plans in Parliament, contradicting Modi (The Print, 2020).

2020

21-Day COVID Victory

Claim: Modi suggested in March 2020 that a 21-day lockdown would defeat COVID-19.

Criticism: Cases surged post-lockdown, and experts criticized the claim as unrealistic given global trends (Caravan, 2020).

80 Crore Families Helped

Claim: Smriti Irani claimed 80 crore families got aid during the pandemic.

Criticism: India has ~25 crore households; the figure likely meant individuals, but was presented misleadingly (Real Report, 2020).

2021

Bullet Trains

Claim: Modi promised bullet trains (e.g., Mumbai-Ahmedabad) during his tenure, reiterated in earlier years.

Criticism: By 2021, delays pushed the project beyond 2022, with no operational trains by 2025, labeled a jumla by critics.

Economic Package as 10% of GDP

Claim: Modi announced a Rs. 20 lakh crore package (10% of GDP) for COVID relief.

Criticism: Analysis showed actual fiscal spending was ~1% of GDP, with the rest loans or existing schemes (Real Report, 2020).

2022

Fuel Price Subsidy Denial

Claim: Modi urged states to cut VAT on fuel, implying the Centre bore the burden.

Criticism: Opposition (e.g., Mamata Banerjee) noted the Centre collected Rs. 27 lakh crore in fuel taxes since 2014, dwarfing state subsidies (Hindustan Times, 2022).

2023

Karnataka Muslim Quota Scrapped for Dalits/Adivasis

Claim: Modi claimed BJP scrapped a Congress Muslim OBC quota in Karnataka to benefit Dalits and Adivasis.

Criticism: The quota was reallocated to Lingayats and Vokkaligas, not Dalits/Adivasis, per Supreme Court records (Scroll.in, 2024).

2024

Inheritance Tax Lies

Claim: Modi claimed Congress planned a 55% inheritance tax and wealth redistribution to "infiltrators" (Muslims).

Criticism: Congress manifesto had no such policy; Modi’s claims were baseless dog-whistles (Scroll.in, 2024).

Manmohan Singh’s Minority Quote

Claim: Modi repeated that Manmohan Singh said minorities had the "first right" to resources.

Criticism: Singh’s 2006 speech was about uplifting all disadvantaged groups, not just minorities, per fact-checks.

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