20 July,2026 01:33 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised PM Narendra Modi`s remarks ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament. File pic
The Congress on Monday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, alleging that he avoided addressing several major issues that the opposition intends to raise during the session. The party describes the Prime Minister's statement as a "usual litany of platitudes" and accused the government of sidestepping matters concerning governance, education and democracy. Congress lists issues PM allegedly ignore.
Reacting to the Prime Minister's media interaction before the start of the Monsoon Session, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh claimed that Modi failed to mention issues such as the alleged Ram temple donation embezzlement, the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, and the controversy surrounding the CBSE Class 12 board examination. According to Ramesh, these matters have generated widespread public concern and will be among the key issues the Opposition plans to raise inside Parliament.
The Congress leader also accused the BJP of attempting to weaken Opposition parties through what he described as "dirty tricks" and financial inducements. He further alleged that several Union ministers and chief ministers were facing credible allegations of corruption and conflict of interest, though no specific evidence was presented during his remarks. Ramesh said the Opposition would continue pressing the government for accountability on these matters during the session.
The Congress also accused the Centre of undermining democratic institutions and the federal structure of the Constitution through measures such as the proposed delimitation process, the One Nation, One Election proposal and the proposed Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) Bill. The party alleged that these initiatives require wider consultation and parliamentary scrutiny before being implemented.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi urged political parties to ensure constructive discussions during the Monsoon Session, saying there should be no place for disruption if debates are based on facts and logic.
He also referred to the impact of the West Asia conflict on India and highlighted the country's expanding space sector. Drawing a comparison with the rainy season, Modi said that just as an active monsoon benefits agriculture, a productive Parliament contributes to the country's welfare and development.
The Monsoon Session is expected to witness heated exchanges, with the Opposition preparing to corner the government on multiple political, economic and governance-related issues, while the Centre is set to push its legislative agenda.
