Odisha, Odisha — Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the Congress during a public meeting in Bengaluru, accusing the opposition party of betraying allies and people alike.

Background The Congress party has faced criticism for its alleged betrayal of allies and people, fake guarantees, poor governance, and internal power struggles. This is not the first time PM Modi has targeted the Congress party; his recent remarks have sparked a fresh controversy.

The Prime Minister made these remarks during his visit to Karnataka for the 45th anniversary celebrations of the Art of Living Foundation. He described the Congress as a parasitic political force surviving at the expense of regional parties.

Community Impact The Congress party’s alleged betrayal of its allies and people has led to a loss of public trust across the country. The party’s poor governance and internal power struggles have also contributed to its declining electoral fortunes. The Prime Minister noted that the Congress, which had once won over 400 Lok Sabha seats, was now unable to cross the 100-seat mark despite alliances.

The Prime Minister accused Congress of betraying its long-time ally, the DMK in Tamil Nadu, and alleged that the party repeatedly turned against its own coalition partners whenever political equations changed. He said, “The parasitic Congress now needs another party on whose back it can ride to remain relevant.”

The Prime Minister also criticized the Congress for its hatred towards the Constitution, democracy, constitutional processes, and courts. He stated, “I have never seen any mainstream political party harbouring such hatred towards the Constitution, democracy, constitutional processes, and courts in my public life.”

What Happens Next The Congress party is yet to respond to PM Modi’s remarks. However, it is clear that the party’s declining electoral fortunes and internal power struggles have made it vulnerable to criticism from its opponents. The BJP’s expansion across the country, including its growth in Bengal, where it had only three MLAs 10 years ago, is likely to continue posing a challenge to the Congress party.