PM Modi Uses Mamata’s Words to Slam Congress in RS Reply

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a dig at the Congress during his response in the Rajya Sabha, leveraging West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s recent comments on differences within the INDIA bloc over seat-sharing. Modi sarcastically expressed his hope that the Congress, facing uncertainty with its leader and policies, manages to secure 40 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Mamata Banerjee had criticized Congress, suggesting doubts about their ability to secure even 40 seats if they contested 300. The Prime Minister appreciated President Droupadi Murmu’s address, emphasizing India’s potential, strength, and bright future. The Lok Sabha elections are anticipated to be held in April-May this year, with both Congress and Trinamool Congress part of the INDIA bloc. The Prime Minister said that President Droupadi Murmu in her address spoke about India’s potential, strength, and bright future and thanked her for address to the joint sitting of two Houses of Parliament. Modi had previously responded to the motion of thanks in the Lok Sabha on Monday.