Congress Attacks Modi on Democracy, Compares Record to Nehru
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he surpassed Jawaharlal Nehru's record as India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister, accusing Modi of "presiding over the murder of democracy." Ramesh contrasted Modi's tenure with Nehru's first Cabinet (1947-52), highlighting achievements in state integration, constitutional adoption, and democratic institutions. The attack reflects ongoing political tensions between the Congress party and Modi's BJP government over democratic governance and institutional integrity.
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh issued a sharp rebuke of Prime Minister Narendra Modi following Modi's achievement of becoming India's longest-serving elected Prime Minister, surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru. Ramesh accused Modi of having a "pathological fixation on Nehru" and claimed Modi is "presiding over the murder of democracy in India." He contrasted Nehru's first Cabinet (1947-52)—which included figures like Sardar Patel and Dr. Ambedkar—with Modi's tenure, highlighting historical achievements including the integration of 560 princely states, adoption of the Constitution, abolition of zamindari, and establishment of democratic institutions. Ramesh alleged that Modi's government has undermined these democratic foundations through weakening of the Election Commission, damage to educational institutions (citing NEET-CBSE scandals), and erosion of reservations for marginalized communities. He also noted that Modi did not secure a simple majority in the 2024 elections and required an NDA meeting to secure his position as Prime Minister.
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The article presents Congress's allegations without including responses or counterarguments from the Modi government or BJP. Independent assessments of the specific claims regarding democratic institutions, educational scandals, or electoral mandate interpretation are not included.
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‘Modi is presiding over the murder of democracy in India,’ says Congress
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