PM Modi Questions Media Over Congress Coverage
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised the national media on Sunday for referring to the Congress party only as “the opposition” and questioned why journalists were not naming it specifically when reporting its actions, saying this approach shields the party from accountability. His remarks came amid ongoing political tensions over recent protests and conduct by Congress workers.
Modi Questions Media For Not Naming Congress
Addressing a public event in Meerut, PM Modi said the media should use the name “Congress” instead of broadly labelling the party as the opposition when reporting its actions. He argued that avoiding the specific name gives the Congress an undeserved reprieve and does not encourage internal reform within the party. Modi’s comments reflected his ongoing criticism of the Congress’s conduct in recent political demonstrations and parliamentary disruptions.
Debate Over Congress Protest At AI Summit
Modi’s remarks followed a controversial protest by Youth Congress members during the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, which drew national attention. The prime minister said that the party’s conduct tarnished India’s image during a major global technology event. He blamed the Congress for turning a national showcase into a platform for what he described as inappropriate political behaviour, and said this was widely condemned across the country.
Political Responses And Media Coverage Issues
The Congress responded by defending its right to question the government and said that criticism is an essential part of democratic discourse. Party representatives took to social media to assert that asking questions is their responsibility and rejected suggestions that their voices should be suppressed. The exchange highlighted broader debates over media coverage, political accountability and the language used to describe opposition parties in news reporting.
