'Where did your 56-inch chest go?' Kharge hits back at PM Modi's '56-year-old youth' jab
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his remarks regarding Rahul Gandhi and governance failures. The exchange occurred amidst protests at Jantar Mantar regarding examination irregularities and the Ram Mandir Trust.
Why it matters
The heated rhetoric reflects ongoing political tensions in India regarding government accountability, youth employment, and institutional integrity.
NEW DELHI: Congress president and leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, has launched a scathing attack on PM Modi on Monday over his vieled criticism of Rahul Gandhi.He condemned the police baton charge on students at Jantar Mantar and demanded accountability from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Kharge hits back at PM ModiKharge responded to PM Modi's veiled swipe at Rahul Gandhi, in which the Prime Minister praised young innovators while saying he was "not talking about any 56-year-old 'youngster.'""PM Modi's only job is to taunt others and make snide remarks. First, prove your own credibility to the people. Where did that '56-inch chest' of yours go?" Kharge said.He accused the PM of deflecting from governance failures. "You criticise others today, but I ask: what have you actually done for the country?
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