TMC Leader Bandyopadhyay Raises Doubts on Modi's Third Term Mandate

TMC leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mandate as he prepares for a third term, comparing it to Jawaharlal Nehru's strong consecutive terms. Bandyopadhyay affirmed that the opposition will play a constructive role in Parliament, but expressed doubts about the government's longevity.

In a pointed critique, Trinamool Congress leader Sudip Bandyopadhyay asserted that despite Narendra Modi preparing to take oath as Prime Minister for the third time, he lacks the sweeping mandate once enjoyed by Jawaharlal Nehru, the only other PM to have three consecutive terms.

Bandyopadhyay, recently re-elected as TMC's leader in the Lok Sabha, stated the opposition is committed to a constructive role in Parliament's functioning. 'People have given some opinion in his (PM Modi) favour... But it is not like Nehru ji (who) had the verdict behind him,' he commented.

While acknowledging the government's impending oath as a democratic process, Bandyopadhyay quoted TMC leader Mamata Banerjee, warning that the current administration may not have longevity. Reflecting on TMC's recent success, he noted the party's improved tally in the Lok Sabha and pledged a constructive role for the opposition if floor management in Parliament is executed effectively.