Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized BJP policies during a Lok Sabha debate. He used Hindu scriptures to illustrate his points. He compared the government's actions to Dronacharya's treatment of Eklavya. Gandhi accused the BJP of harming businesses and centralizing power. He previously invoked the Mahabharata's Chakravyuha to make similar criticisms.
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Sharmistha Mukherjee criticized Congress MP Danish Ali for linking a memorial for Pranab Mukherjee to his alleged connection with RSS, calling it ignorant. She emphasized the varied responsibilities Pranab held in Congress, questioning the intelligence of past leaders. BJP accused Congress of disrespecting its leaders, with spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla highlighting Modi's unbiased appreciation of contributions.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announced the creation of a joint action committee with several state CMs against the Centre's delimitation plan, which he deems an assault on federalism. Stalin called for firm resistance, inviting political parties to join the committee's first meeting in Chennai, March 2025. This follows concerns over reduced parliamentary seats due to population control measures.
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