Opposition Parties Dismiss PM Modi’s Assertion on Lok Sabha Seats as a “Dream”
New Delhi: Opposition parties have criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s claim that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will win 400-plus seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, calling it a mere “dream” and a sign of his lack of confidence in re-election. During his reply to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address in the Lok Sabha, PM Modi expressed his confidence in the NDA winning more than 400 seats and the BJP securing at least 370 seats in the elections scheduled for April-May.
Reacting to the Prime Minister’s speech, CPI leader Binoy Viswam stated, “This high-sounding rhetoric of the Prime Minister itself shows he is not confident about victory, he is afraid of elections.” Viswam accused the government of inaction and treachery, questioning its unfulfilled promises and lack of action on issues affecting women, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes. He also criticized PM Modi for not visiting Manipur, a state experiencing ethnic violence since last year.
CPI(M) leader John Brittas mocked the Prime Minister’s assertion, saying, “In this country, everyone has the right to dream, the PM also has the right to dream about having 400 or 500 seats. But the reality is different.” Brittas emphasized that the people of the country would determine the outcome of the elections, rather than being swayed by someone else’s dreams.
Congress MP Manickam Tagore took a jibe at PM Modi, questioning whether he would refuse to take oath if his party fails to reach the 370-seat mark. Tagore referred to the unsuccessful “India Shining” campaign slogan used by the BJP-led NDA in the 2004 Lok Sabha polls.
Lok Sabha MP Danish Ali, who has been suspended by his Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), raised doubts about the reliability of electronic voting machines (EVMs) in light of PM Modi’s confidence in winning 400-plus seats. Ali urged the Prime Minister to maintain the dignity of his post and predicted that his arrogance would be shattered in 2024.
Trinamool Congress leader Sushmita Dev criticized the Prime Minister’s remarks on women empowerment as mere “tokenism” and highlighted allegations of sexual harassment made against BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh by female wrestlers. Dev also pointed out instances of BJP leaders using disrespectful language against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, stating that the BJP knows nothing about respecting women.
The opposition parties, collectively known as INDIA, remain confident in their ability to secure 400 seats and form the government at the Centre.
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