The Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) further alleged that Prime Minister Modi doesn't want the poor to utilise the opportunity to secure jobs and thus, he was unwilling to fill 30 to 35 lakh vacancies.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has blamed the "stampede" at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on half-baked arrangements, VIP movement, and prioritizing self-promotion over proper management.
"We demand an immediate and unconditional apology from the Government of Punjab for the neglect and mistreatment of Dr Ambedkar's statue in the holy city of Amritsar. We also demand that strict action, without fail, must be taken against the perpetrators of this act," Kharge added.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday accused Congress of insulting Sanatan Dharma, saying that the opposition party was nowhere to be seen ahead of the assembly elections in Delhi.
Congress leader Pawan Khera on Tuesday defended Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's statement, questioning how it could be considered an insult to Sanatan Dharma.
Taking to X, Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote, "The statement by Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on the Mahakumbh is unprecedented and reflects a deeply troubling mindset against Sanatan Dharma. I believe this is the official stance of the Congress party led by Rahul Gandhi. But let me ask
Haryana Minister Anil Vij condemns Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks on the Kumbh, calling them an insult to Hindu religion and urging Kharge to seek forgiveness from the Hindu community.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Praveen Khandelwal on Tuesday criticised Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge over his comments regarding Mahakumbh, stating that his statement would hurt the faith of crores of Hindus in the country.
BJP leader RP Singh criticizes Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's remarks on Maha Kumbh rituals, defending the cultural significance and economic impact of religious practices like the Mahakumbh, and challenging Kharge's comments.
Rao clarified that Kharge's statement emphasised the importance of serving the poor alongside spiritual devotion. He noted that while taking a dip in the Ganga is a matter of devotion, the BJP leadership is not focusing on poverty alleviation, instead trying to garner votes by exploiting sen
Speaking at the rally, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), claiming that both are against the Constitution. During his speech, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also dubbed RSS a