Kharge Challenges Modi's 'Minority' Government Amidst Growing Opposition Unity

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration, labeling it a 'minority' government dependent on allies JD(U) and TDP. Kharge highlighted the opposition INDIA bloc's significant gains in the recent Lok Sabha polls and emphasized the increasing unity among opposition parties against the BJP.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration, calling it a 'minority' government that relies heavily on allies JD(U) and TDP.

Addressing an event in Mumbai celebrating the 80th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, Kharge praised the opposition INDIA alliance for limiting the BJP to 240 seats in the recent Lok Sabha elections, a drop from their 2019 tally of 303.

Kharge highlighted that the BJP's political plans are faltering due to the growing number of parties joining the INDIA bloc, which secured 234 Lok Sabha seats. He termed the BJP as 'poison' to be avoided.

(With inputs from agencies.)