‘Focus on the enemy instead of self-boasting’: Mallikarjun Kharge tells PM Modi

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday stepped up his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his public speeches on Operation Sindoor, saying those in power should sometimes keep their mouths shut.

 

Kharge said the prime minister should focus on the enemy instead of self-boasting that no one except for him would have done it.

 

"I don't like reacting to all his (Modi's) statements. But my only request to him is that those in power should sometimes keep their mouths shut,” he said.

 

The Congress leader questioned Modi’s recent public statements and said he should temporarily step back from electoral campaigning.

 

"Modi should recuse himself from elections and focus on the country. He should understand whatever has happened in the country and speak," Kharge, the leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha, said.

 

Kharge noted that since India’s multi-party delegations are visiting countries to explain India’s stand on terrorism, it’s not proper for the prime minister to tour around the country and give speeches.

 

He added that the entire nation stands with the armed forces, and there should be unity in national matters and a focus on defeating the opponents. 

 

The Congress leader reiterated his party’s demand for a special parliament session to discuss Operation Sindoor, saying even Pakistan had convened a special session to discuss the military confrontation with India.

 

“We have said, Let's convene Parliament and talk. Even Pakistan has convened its Parliament and is holding discussions. None of us will speak against the nation," he said.

 

 

 

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