PM Modi used student interaction as political campaign: Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly turning a student interaction at Delhi University into a political campaign. Kharge argued that the PM avoided substantive questions regarding youth unemployment and education, instead using the platform to attack the opposition.
Why it matters
The exchange highlights the ongoing political tension in India regarding government accountability and the use of public platforms for political messaging.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday (September 6, 2026) accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of turning his interaction with students at Delhi University’s Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) into a “political campaign” instead of engaging with questions on the youth, education and their future.
In a post on X, Mr. Kharge said the Prime Minister’s visit to SRCC was an opportunity for a dialogue with the country’s youth but alleged that Mr. Modi chose to avoid their questions.
He accused the Prime Minister of using labels for the Opposition to divert attention from the government’s failures. Referring to terms such as “ Naraaz Phupha” (Angry Uncle), “Dimagi Naxal”, “Urban Naxal,” “Khan Market Gang”, “ Andolanjeevi” and “ Parjeeevi” , Mr. Kharge said the “adjectives keep changing”, but the government’s “anti-people policies do not change”.
“Outreach is only needed when you become out of reach,” Mr. Kharge said.
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