Independence Day Speech Sparks Heated Debate: PM Modi’s RSS Remarks Draw Fire from Congress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mention of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) during his Independence Day address has sparked a heated political debate, with the Congress party accusing him of politicizing the national event.

Congress Slams Modi’s RSS Reference

The Congress party has strongly criticized Prime Minister Modi’s remarks, arguing that bringing up the RSS during the Independence Day celebrations was inappropriate and detracted from the spirit of national unity. They believe the Prime Minister should have focused on issues affecting all Indians, rather than referencing a particular organization.

BJP Defends Modi, Invokes Nehru’s Legacy

In response to the Congress’s criticism, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has defended Prime Minister Modi’s statement. The BJP argues that the Congress party’s criticism reveals their disconnect, even from their own historical figures like Jawaharlal Nehru. They countered by bringing Nehru into the conversation, attempting to portray the Congress’s stance as hypocritical.