Mallikarjun Kharge Criticizes President Murmu’s Speech Written by PM Modi

New Delhi [India], June 27: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the joint session of Parliament, claiming it was scripted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to gain cheap applause. Kharge expressed his views on his official Twitter account, stating that the speech was filled with lies and ignored the public mandate from the 2024 elections.

Kharge highlighted several key issues:

NEET Paper Leak

Kharge mentioned the NEET paper leak scandal, affecting over 7.5 million youths, and criticized the Modi government for not taking responsibility.

Food Inflation

He pointed out the surge in prices of everyday food items, with food inflation over 8.5% for the past four months, and criticized the absence of the word ‘inflation’ in the President’s address.

Manipur Violence

Kharge highlighted the ongoing violence in Manipur, resulting in 221 deaths and 50,000 people becoming homeless, questioning the BJP Chief Minister’s continued tenure.

Train Accidents

He criticized the Modi government for not mentioning recent train tragedies and the limited implementation of the ‘Kavach’ safety system.

Atrocities Against Minorities

Kharge condemned the increasing atrocities against Dalits, tribals, and minorities in BJP-ruled states, attributing it to the divisive ideology of BJP/RSS.

Earlier, President Murmu assured the nation of major economic and social decisions in the upcoming Parliament sessions, highlighting the historic nature of the 18th Lok Sabha and the upcoming Union Budget.