The Aryavarth Express
Agency(New Delhi): In a press conference, AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his alleged fear of “invisible voters” following the first round of the Lok Sabha polls. Kharge argued that if the Congress were insignificant, Modi would not persistently target it. He claims that the undercurrent of support for Congress, though not overt, is strong and threatening to the BJP.
Kharge questioned the BJP’s integrity in politics, pointing out contradictions in its anti-corruption stance while actively recruiting individuals from various parties, including those previously criticized for corrupt practices. According to Kharge, these figures are deemed ‘clean’ upon their entry into the BJP, a phenomenon he mockingly attributed to Modi and Amit Shah’s metaphorical “big washing machines.”
The veteran leader further highlighted the BJP’s past promises, such as creating two crore jobs and improving financial conditions for families and farmers, which he believes remain unfulfilled. He challenged the electorate to assess who is truthful between the government and the Congress.
Kharge also took a jab at Modi’s new campaign guarantees, sarcastically suggesting that Modi’s only guarantee is the non-fulfillment of his promises. He accused Modi of stoking communal tensions by alleging that the Congress would redistribute Hindu assets to Muslims and criticized Modi’s approach to discussing community-specific demographics.
Emphasizing the need for unity and historical awareness, Kharge accused the Prime Minister of dividing the country by linking political and social issues to religious identities. He concluded by lamenting the lack of dialogue and questioning opportunities at press events, portraying Modi as isolated from public discourse and criticism.