PM Modi’s Scathing Attack on the Opposition
During the discussion on the motion of thanks in the Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the entire opposition, especially targeting the Congress party. He predicted that by 2024, Congress would be known as the Parasite Congress, likening the party to a parasite that thrives at the expense of its allies. PM Modi accused the Congress of eating into the votes of its alliance partners, thus flourishing while the ally parties suffer. He backed his claims by presenting data that showed a low strike rate for Congress in direct contests with the BJP, highlighting the party’s reliance on allies to secure seats.
Congress’s Declining Performance
PM Modi pointed out that in states where Congress contested alone, its vote share had decreased in the recent elections. For instance, in Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh, where Congress fielded candidates independently, it was only able to win 2 out of 64 seats. This declining performance in states where Congress traditionally had a strong presence led PM Modi to assert that the party was losing its foothold and depending on alliances to secure victories. He emphasized that the data supported his assertion that Congress is slowly becoming a parasite party, feeding off the strength of its allies to survive politically.
Based on Facts
The Prime Minister reiterated that his characterization of Congress as a parasite party was not mere rhetoric but based on verifiable facts and statistics. He urged the opposition to introspect on their strategies and alliances, warning that unless they address the root causes of their declining performance, their political future looked bleak. PM Modi’s sharp criticism of the Congress and the opposition as a whole signaled his intention to hold them accountable for their actions and performance, setting the stage for a continued political battle in the coming years.
