New Delhi (Agency): The Congress party has launched a sharp counter-attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi following his remarks targeting the opposition alliance known as “INDIA.” Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, expressed their firm dedication to India and criticized Modi’s statements during the Rajya Sabha session.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge highlighted the ongoing issues in Manipur and expressed disappointment over the Prime Minister’s remarks about the alliance’s name. Kharge emphasized that the Congress party has always stood for “Mother India” or “Bharat Mata” and condemned any attempts to undermine the dignity of the Prime Minister’s position.
In response to Modi’s claims that people cannot be misled by the use of India’s name, Kharge challenged the Prime Minister to address the situation in Manipur during a debate under Rule 267, which allows for voting.
Rahul Gandhi, former Congress chief, took to Twitter to reaffirm the party’s dedication to the nation. He asserted that regardless of the names they are called, they are India and are committed to healing Manipur and bringing love and peace to all its people.
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also criticized Modi’s negative approach towards the alliance. She emphasized that their agenda is positive and aligned with the spirit of the Constitution, aiming to uplift the country in various areas, including employment, relief from inflation, and welfare for farmers and laborers.
Other Congress leaders, such as Jairam Ramesh and Supriya Shrinate, echoed the sentiment, stating that the Prime Minister’s remarks reveal his fear and desperation in the face of the united opposition.
However, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi defended Modi’s comments. Joshi mentioned that the opposition’s conduct suggests they have decided to remain in the opposition for an extended period, prompting Modi’s remarks.
The dispute between the ruling party and the opposition has led to a parliamentary logjam, with demands for Modi to address the situation in Manipur before a debate can proceed.
More than 160 lives have been lost, and several others injured due to ethnic violence in Manipur since May 3, further fueling the urgency for constructive discussions in Parliament.
