Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response in the Lok Sabha to the Motion of Thanks debate was heavily criticized by Congress leaders, including Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Shashi Tharoor, for ignoring opposition concerns. Modi faced backlash for making an election-focused speech, not addressing the Kumbh Mela tragedy, and criticizing the Gandhi family. Modi defended government initiatives like 'JAM Trinity.'
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