Mallikarjun Kharge slams Modi: 11 years of lies and silence on key issues

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge delivers a scathing critique of Prime Minister Modi’s 11-year tenure, accusing him of persistent dishonesty and evasion on critical topics like demonetisation, unemployment, and MSP. This latest political salvo underscores rising opposition pressure amid ongoing cabinet reshuffle talks in Karnataka and Telangana.

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Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for 11 years of "lies and silence" on critical national issues.
Kharge accused Modi of evading questions on topics such as demonetisation, unemployment, and the Minimum Support Price (MSP), stating, "When we ask him, he does not have any answer, whether it is about demonetisation, unemployment, or MSP, there are so many such issues."

The Congress leader also emphasized the need to update the caste census, which is over a decade old, to reflect demographic changes. He said, "The survey has to be done because it is 10 years old. In 10 years, many people have joined ST, SC and OBC."
This call aligns with Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's announcement that the caste census would be redone to address concerns about the accuracy of previous data.

Kharge's remarks come amid ongoing political discussions within Congress about cabinet reshuffles and party organization, particularly in Karnataka and Telangana. While speculation about cabinet changes persists, both Kharge and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah have clarified that no reshuffle discussions have taken place.

The Congress high command is also focusing on social justice principles in portfolio allocations and internal party appointments, reflecting broader efforts to strengthen party structure and address community concerns.

Key quotes:
"When we ask him, he does not have any answer, whether it is about demonetisation, unemployment, or MSP, there are so many such issues." – Mallikarjun Kharge
"The survey has to be done because it is 10 years old. In 10 years, many people have joined ST, SC and OBC." – Mallikarjun Kharge

Stats and facts:
- Modi has been in office for 11 years.
- The caste census is over 10 years old.
- Karnataka Deputy CM announced plans to redo the caste census.

This critique highlights the opposition's focus on accountability and social justice ahead of upcoming political maneuvers within the Congress party.
Sources: Timesofindia
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of 11 years of lies and silence on key issues like demonetisation, unemployment, and MSP. Kharge also supported a caste census redo, highlighting the need to update data after a decade amid political debates in Karnataka and Telangana.
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'When we ask him, he does not have any answer, whether it is about demonetisation, unemployment, or MSP, there are so many such issues.'
Mallikarjun Kharge
Congress President
Timesofindia
Key Facts
  • Karnataka Congress government formed in May 2023 has not undergone any cabinet reshuffle since its formation.NDTV
  • Pressure is mounting within Karnataka Congress for a cabinet reshuffle after two years in office, with some MLAs openly demanding ministerial berths.NDTV
  • Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge have denied any discussion or plans regarding a cabinet reshuffle in Karnataka.NDTV
  • Revanth Reddy met Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi to discuss portfolio allocation for newly inducted ministers and a wider cabinet reshuffle in Telangana.Timesofindia
  • Congress high command advised Revanth Reddy to ensure social justice remains the guiding principle in portfolio reallocation in Telangana.Timesofindia
  • Discussions in Telangana also covered pending appointments of four TPCC working presidents, district and block-level Congress presidents, campaign committee, and AICC programme implementation committee chairperson.Timesofindia
  • AICC Telangana in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan presented a performance report including candid feedback from party MLAs and senior leaders on strengths and lapses in the current cabinet.Timesofindia
  • Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced a redo of the caste census to address doubts raised by different communities about the accuracy of the earlier data.Timesofindia
  • Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of excessive lying and deceiving the public to secure votes during his 11 years in office.Timesofindia
Key Stats at a Glance
Duration of Karnataka Congress government in office
2 years
NDTV
Formation date of Karnataka Congress government
May 2023
NDTV
Duration of Narendra Modi's tenure as Prime Minister
11 years
Timesofindia
Age of the previous caste census
10 years
Timesofindia
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