PM Modi Criticizes Opposition Party as 'Parasitic Political Force' in Fiery Address to Congress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Launches Scathing Attack on Congress in Bengaluru

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a sharp attack on the Congress party during a public meeting in Bengaluru on Saturday, accusing the opposition party of "betraying" allies and people alike, while describing it as a "parasitic political force" surviving at the expense of regional parties.

Addressing BJP workers and supporters during his visit to Karnataka for the 45th anniversary celebrations of the Art of Living Foundation, PM Modi said the Congress party had lost public trust across the country due to "fake guarantees", poor governance, and internal power struggles. He highlighted that no Congress state government has returned to power a second time, citing anti-incumbency as a result of the party's tendency to betray its allies.

Congress Betrayal: A Long-Standing Tradition

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PM Modi accused the Congress of betraying long-time ally DMK in Tamil Nadu and alleged that the party repeatedly turns against its own coalition partners whenever political equations change. He claimed that the Congress party has become a "parasitic force" that relies on other parties to remain relevant.

Congress's Declining Electoral Fortunes

The Prime Minister noted that the Congress, which had once won over 400 Lok Sabha seats, is now unable to even cross the 100-seat mark despite alliances. He contrasted this with the BJP's expansion across the country, citing the party's growth in Karnataka and Kerala.

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BJP's Growing Presence

Just 10 years ago, the BJP had only three MLAs in Bengal. Today, the party has more than 200 legislators in the state. In Kerala, the BJP has increased its presence from one to three MLAs, with PM Modi predicting that the party will soon cross the majority mark.

Congress Governments Marked by Instability and Broken Promises

PM Modi alleged that Congress governments across states are marked by instability and broken promises. He referred to Karnataka, where the ruling party is consumed by infighting instead of governance. The Prime Minister also criticized Congress governments in Himachal Pradesh and Telangana, alleging administrative failures and internal infighting.

People Choose Stability and Development

Referring to recent election victories, PM Modi said the people of India are choosing "stability and development" over what he called "scam politics". He highlighted the BJP's performance in West Bengal, Assam, Puducherry, and Gujarat local body elections as evidence of growing public support for the NDA.

Call for Collective Responsibility

Alongside his political remarks, PM Modi called upon citizens to remain united amid global challenges, including tensions in West Asia. He stressed the need for collective responsibility and urged people to conserve resources and work together for a developed and self-reliant India.

During the event, PM Modi also invoked the legacy of Kempe Gowda and remembered the sacrifices of the 1857 freedom movement, calling May 10 a "historic date" in India's journey towards independence.