Chennai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi stepped up his attack on opposition parties ahead of upcoming elections, accusing the Indian National Congress and its regional allies of failing to serve ordinary citizens. He alleged that parties aligned with Congress had contributed little to public welfare and were more focused on political survival than development.
In a strongly worded address, Modi criticised parties such as the All India Trinamool Congress and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, claiming they had ignored the struggles of the poor and disadvantaged. He argued that these parties had spent years in power without delivering meaningful change and suggested their governance records reflected neglect rather than progress.
The Prime Minister framed the coming elections as a choice between what he described as a development driven approach and the politics of alliances. He said the opposition bloc was united mainly by its desire to oppose the ruling government rather than by a shared vision for governance. According to him, this lack of direction had prevented opposition ruled states from achieving their full potential.
Modi also highlighted welfare initiatives and infrastructure expansion under his government, presenting them as evidence of a commitment to inclusive growth. He maintained that development programmes launched in recent years were designed to reach marginalised communities and improve everyday living conditions.
The remarks come as political activity intensifies in states where Congress and its allies remain key players. With campaigning expected to gather pace in the coming weeks, the exchange of accusations between the ruling party and the opposition is likely to sharpen further.
The speech underlined the increasingly combative tone of the campaign season, with both sides seeking to define the narrative before voters head to the polls.
