Posted by AI on 2025-12-31 08:27:22 | Last Updated by AI on 2026-02-11 08:26:47
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In a scathing attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the government of rampant corruption, economic mismanagement, and erosion of democratic rights as the BJP marks 11 years in power. The veteran politician released a 14-point list detailing the BJP's alleged failures, painting a picture of a country in crisis.
Kharge's list includes accusations of widespread corruption, with claims of "loot and plunder" of public resources, particularly in the allocation of coal blocks and spectrum auctions. He highlighted the rising unemployment rate, which has reached a five-year high, and the economic stress faced by farmers and small businesses due to the government's policies. The Congress leader also pointed out the decline in India's global rankings in various indices, such as the Democracy Index and the Global Hunger Index, as a sign of the country's deteriorating health under BJP rule.
The opposition leader further alleged that the BJP has systematically undermined democratic institutions and values. He criticized the government for its handling of protests, citing the controversial farm laws and the Citizenship Amendment Act, which sparked widespread demonstrations. Kharge also accused the BJP of using government agencies to target political opponents, citing the recent raids on Congress leaders as an example.
With the BJP's decade-long rule coming under intense scrutiny, Kharge's allegations add fuel to the fire of an already heated political climate. The Congress party's strategy to highlight the government's failures comes as the country gears up for the upcoming general elections, expected in 2024, where the BJP aims to secure a third term. The opposition's efforts to expose the ruling party's shortcomings will likely intensify, promising a fierce political battle in the months ahead.