Kharge Criticizes Modi's Austerity Amidst Government Spending

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for urging austerity while the government spent heavily on promotions. Kharge highlighted the stagnation of pensions for the elderly, widows, and disabled over 12 years amidst rising living costs, accusing the BJP of prioritizing political spectacle over citizens' dignity.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge launched a scathing critique against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of hypocrisy for advising austerity while government expenditure on self-promotion soars.

Kharge pointed out that pensions for India's elderly, widows, and disabled have remained unchanged for over a decade, despite rising living costs.

He alleged that the BJP prioritizes lavish political campaigns over the economic dignity of disadvantaged citizens, criticizing government spending on advertisements and events.