Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a fierce attack on the Congress party during a recent election rally, accusing its top leadership — referred to as the “royal family” — of being more concerned about Pakistan than India’s security interests. His sharp remarks came in the context of India’s strong response to cross-border terrorism and the Congress party’s alleged soft stance on national security issues.
PM Modi said that while the country celebrated the success of India’s military operations, the Congress leadership appeared visibly uneasy. “Explosions in Pakistan kept the Congress royal family awake at night,” he remarked, suggesting that the opposition party was worried about how India’s assertive defence posture might affect its political standing.
He further claimed that the Congress had a history of doubting India’s armed forces and undermining their morale by questioning the authenticity of surgical and air strikes. Modi emphasized that national security should be above politics and accused the Congress of prioritizing appeasement and vote-bank politics over the safety of Indian citizens.
The Prime Minister also took the opportunity to highlight his government’s achievements in strengthening India’s global image, modernizing the armed forces, and enhancing border infrastructure. His address drew loud applause from supporters, who saw it as a reaffirmation of the government’s “India First” policy.
Meanwhile, Congress leaders dismissed Modi’s comments as “divisive rhetoric,” arguing that the Prime Minister was attempting to divert attention from domestic issues such as inflation and unemployment.
As the election season intensifies, Modi’s remarks add another layer to the ongoing war of words between the ruling BJP and the Congress — a battle where nationalism and leadership continue to dominate the narrative.
