In a Rajya Sabha debate, Opposition Leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticized PM Modi and the BJP for allegedly undermining the Constitution and pushing towards dictatorship through excessive devotion. He accused the BJP of dismantling the reservation system, opposing the caste census, and distorting historical legacies. Kharge also condemned the PM's handling of the Manipur crisis and unfulfilled promises.
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