The Congress party on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of playing the "victim card" after he said he had forgiven the youth who had criticised him, and demanded that he instead apologise for what the party called "brutality" unleashed on student protestors and the trauma students faced over paper leaks.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh was sharp in his criticism, saying, "The self-declared non-biological PM enjoys playing the victim card." He further accused Modi of using "vile vitriol" against his political predecessors and opponents.
Congress Also Targets PM's "InstaGram Sabhas"
Beyond the victim-card remarks, the Opposition party also took aim at what it described as the Prime Minister's "InstaGram sabhas," calling them an act of "supreme self-obsession" and claiming they weren't fooling anyone.
For his part, the Prime Minister had earlier said he understood the anguish present in society over the issue, but stressed that this was a moment to embrace the country's youth and guide them constructively rather than let tensions escalate further.
The exchange reflects the continuing political back-and-forth between the ruling party and the Opposition over the government's handling of student protests linked to paper leaks, with Congress pushing for accountability and an apology, and the government framing its response around outreach to young people.
FAQs
Q1. What is Congress demanding from PM Modi?
Congress has demanded that the Prime Minister apologise for the alleged "brutality" against protesting students and the trauma caused by paper leaks, instead of what it calls playing the "victim card."
Q2. What did Jairam Ramesh say about PM Modi?
He said Modi enjoys playing the victim card and accused him of using "vile vitriol" against his predecessors and political opponents.
Q3. How did the Prime Minister respond to the student protests?
He said he understood the anguish in society but said the moment called for embracing the youth and guiding them on the right path.