Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge has expressed criticism regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day meditation session at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanniyakumari. Kharge emphasized the separation of politics and religion, stating that faith in God should be practiced privately rather than showcased for political gains. Additionally, he highlighted concerns over the expenditure of resources and the potential divisive impact of associating religious sentiments with electoral politics. Furthermore, Kharge discussed the electoral landscape, asserting Congress’s advantage in states like Telangana, Karnataka, and Maharashtra, while also addressing issues such as inflation, unemployment, and reservations.
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- Kharge advocates for the separation of politics and religion, criticizing PM Modi’s public display of meditation in Kanniyakumari.
- He suggests that faith in God should be a private matter, rather than being exploited for political purposes.
- Kharge raises concerns over the allocation of resources for PM Modi’s meditation event, questioning the need for extensive police presence.
- The Congress President emphasizes the importance of keeping religious sentiments separate from electoral politics to avoid divisiveness.
- He predicts electoral advantages for Congress in states like Telangana, Karnataka, and Maharashtra, contrasting with BJP’s prospects in Andhra Pradesh.
- Kharge attributes potential electoral success for Congress to issues such as inflation, unemployment, and concerns over the constitution and democracy.
- He criticizes BJP’s handling of reservations, citing the large number of unfilled government vacancies and the ongoing issue of untouchability.
- Kharge responds to PM Modi’s remark about Mahatma Gandhi, expressing surprise that a person from Gujarat would be unaware of the father of the nation’s significance.
- He questions the promotion of figures like Nathuram Godse over Mahatma Gandhi, highlighting ideological differences between Congress and BJP.
- Kharge underscores the importance of honoring Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy and principles, emphasizing the need to preserve his memory in the national consciousness.
