In a bold statement from Bengaluru, Congress supremo Mallikarjun Kharge dismissed attempts to intimidate the party through the arrest of Youth Congress President Uday Bhanu Chib. Speaking to reporters, he proclaimed, ‘Congress fears no one. We are ready for any sacrifice to protect democracy and the Constitution.’
Kharge’s remarks came amid heightened political tensions following the detention during an AI Summit protest. He accused authorities of selective persecution, noting that routine detentions typically end swiftly, unlike this instance aimed at instilling fear.
Turning the tables on critics, Kharge revisited the BJP’s track record. ‘Remember the Commonwealth Games fiasco involving Nitin Gadkari? BJP always ignores its own missteps while pointing fingers elsewhere,’ he charged. ‘A peek into their own backyard would reveal uncomfortable realities.’
The national president painted a grim picture of India’s current state: rampant joblessness fueling public anger against Modi’s administration. ‘I hoped PM Modi would deliver for the nation, but instead, we’re aping Trump’s playbook. It feels like the government has surrendered,’ Kharge lamented.
He raised alarms over the impending India-US trade agreement, predicting it would ruin farmers by turning them into virtual slaves. ‘This is a direct assault on our agrarian backbone,’ he warned.
Reaffirming Congress’s spine, Kharge reiterated, ‘No amount of pressure will silence us. We’ll fight on, making every necessary sacrifice to uphold democratic principles and the sanctity of our Constitution.’ The statement resonates as a clarion call amid escalating political skirmishes.