Congress Criticizes PM Modi's Speech as Parliament Monsoon Session Begins
Congress's Response to PM Modi's Address
As the Monsoon session of Parliament commenced on Monday, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh expressed his disapproval of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech, labeling it as a collection of clichéd remarks. Ramesh pointed out that the Prime Minister overlooked critical issues affecting the nation, including irregularities in the NEET examination and controversies surrounding donations for the Ram Temple. In a post on social media, he accused the Modi government of attempting to undermine democracy and the federal structure of the Constitution through a flawed delimitation process. He also highlighted several issues that the opposition intends to raise during the session.
Key Issues Raised by Congress
1. Allegations of donation misappropriation and betrayal of faith by members of the RSS-BJP ecosystem concerning the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, which has shaken the nation's conscience.
2. The leak of the NEET UG 2026 exam paper and irregularities in the CBSE Class 12 board exams, which have angered the youth that the Prime Minister often speaks about but fails to address.
3. Criticism of corruption allegations against Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and other ministers.
4. Underhanded tactics and monetary inducements aimed at breaking opposition parties.
5. Serious allegations of corruption and conflicts of interest involving the Minister of Road Transport, the Minister of State for Agriculture, the Ministry of Environment, the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, and the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.
6. Ongoing attempts by the Modi government to weaken our democracy and the federal structure of the Constitution, such as the flawed delimitation process, the facade of 'One Nation, One Election,' and the unconstitutional VBSA bill.
PM Modi's Assurance for Meaningful Discussions
On Monday, Prime Minister Modi expressed confidence that the Monsoon session would feature constructive discussions. He stated, "Where there are facts and arguments, there is no room for uproar." He also mentioned India's economic strength and recent developmental achievements.
Concerns Over Global Conflicts
While speaking to reporters before the session, the Prime Minister voiced concerns about ongoing global conflicts, particularly the situation in West Asia, which poses challenges for energy-importing nations like India. He acknowledged the persistent threat of war in various regions and highlighted the crisis created by conflicts in West Asia for countries reliant on energy imports. Despite facing numerous disruptions and crises related to petrol, diesel, LPG, fertilizers, and chemicals, India has maintained a growth rate of 7.7%, emerging as the fastest-growing major economy in the world.
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