PM Modi Criticizes Congress Ahead of Winter Session, Accuses Opposition of Undermining Democracy
New Delhi: Ahead of the winter session of Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the Congress party, accusing it of disrespecting Parliament and the democratic process. Speaking to the media, Modi expressed his hopes for productive discussions but took aim at opposition parties, particularly Congress, for what he described as their attempts to disrupt parliamentary proceedings for political gain.
“Unfortunately, some individuals, rejected by the people, continue to manipulate Parliament through the actions of a few troublemakers,” Modi remarked, emphasizing that such behavior would not go unnoticed. He warned that the public would hold these individuals accountable when the time came.
Modi’s comments came shortly after a decisive defeat for the Opposition-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in the Maharashtra Assembly elections. The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance secured a landslide victory, winning 235 seats in the 288-member House, while the MVA was left with a meager 49 seats.
The Prime Minister accused the Opposition of failing to live up to the expectations of the people, stating, “They have no responsibility towards the people and fail to understand their aspirations. As a result, they cannot meet the public’s expectations.”
Modi also underlined the importance of the upcoming session of Parliament, which marks the beginning of the 75th year since the adoption of the Indian Constitution. He urged MPs in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to engage in “healthy discussions,” fostering an environment where diverse viewpoints could be heard and debated.
Looking forward to the legislative agenda, Modi mentioned key bills expected to be discussed during the session, including the ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill, the Waqf Amendment Bill, the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, and proposed amendments to the Banking Laws and Railway Act.
PM Modi’s remarks signal the growing tension between the ruling BJP and the Opposition as Parliament prepares for a session that is likely to be both contentious and pivotal.