Modi attacks Congress, says party destroys protest movements against government
· India · Hindustan Times, NDTV
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the NDTV World Summit, accusing the Congress of undermining protest movements that seek government accountability. He claimed such movements are necessary in a democracy but alleged the Congress destroys them. Modi mocked the Congress leadership promotion as rocket launches from Sriharikota, questioning their relevance. He also alleged the Congress sidelines young opposition leaders and keeps only one person in the limelight. Rahul Gandhi has led recent protests in Delhi against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Opposition parties have alleged irregularities in the electoral process and demanded accountability.
Why it matters
Modi's remarks come amid ongoing Delhi protests over electoral roll irregularities, CEC Gyanesh Kumar's tenure, and restrictions on the right to demonstrate. His comments frame protests as vital for democracy while blaming the Congress for suppressing them, directly affecting the political discourse around electoral reforms and opposition unity.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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