New Delhi [India], September 17 (ANI): Congress leader Priyank Kharge on Wednesday took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday. He critiqued PM Modi’s governance, highlighting several contentious issues like demonetisation, unemployment, weakening institutions, farmers’ betrayal, crony capitalism, electoral bonds, and what he termed “godi media.”
In a post shared on X, Priyank Kharge wished, “Happy Birthday Hon’ble PM Modiji”, and shared “My Modi Story,” adding: “Demonetization, unemployment, Weakening Institutions, Farmers Betrayal, Crony Capitalism, Electoral Bonds, Godi Media, Manipur, Casteism, Communalism, Failed Foreign Policy, and Terror Attacks.”
The 2016 demonetisation move invalidated ₹500 and ₹1000 notes, aimed at combating black money and corruption, but faced criticism for economic disruption and cash shortages. The Opposition has consistently criticised the Modi government on issues of job creation and economic opportunities, erosion of democratic institutions, and protests among farmers over agricultural policies.
Other concerns raised include alleged favouritism towards certain business groups, a lack of transparency in political funding, biased media narratives, ethnic violence in Manipur, and social divisions driven by political rhetoric.
Notably, Prime Minister Modi’s government has also implemented several initiatives such as Aatma Nirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India), Digital India, and Swachh Bharat (clean India mission), which aimed to promote economic growth and development.
Meanwhile, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi also extended birthday wishes to PM Modi on his 75th birthday. Mallikarjun Kharge posted, “Best wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji on his birthday. May he be blessed with good health and long life.” Rahul Gandhi also conveyed wishes, writing, “Wishing Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji a happy birthday and good health.”
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal joined in, posting, “Birthday greetings to Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi Ji. Wishing you good health and a long life.” Congress leader Manickam Tagore also extended wishes, writing on X, “Wishing Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji a happy 75th birthday and good health.”
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh shared his own “Modi Story”, recalling the first time he met PM Modi in Jhansi and witnessed “the brilliance of future leadership.” Remembering Modi’s dedication to party work, Singh said he knew how diligent the Prime Minister was during his tenure as BJP president.
“From 2006, I was national president, so I met him multiple times. Then, I also saw that his suggestions used to be really useful. As far as discipline is concerned, as soon as the election campaign concluded, he came to me and said, ‘President, sir, I am here to give my report card to you. I have finished my campaign work,’” Singh said in a clip posted on X. (ANI)
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