Hypocrisy-laden message to nation: Congress slams PM Modi’s remarks ahead of Budget session

The Congress on Thursday (January 29, 2026) hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks on the Budget session, saying he delivers his “usual hypocrisy-laden message to the nation” before the beginning of each session and “today’s performance is part of this series”.

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Congress general secretary in-charge Jairam Ramesh said, “He [PM] will not convene and chair all-party meetings to take the Opposition into confidence on national issues. He will suddenly have Bills introduced at the last minute and bulldozed through Parliament without the necessary legislative scrutiny,” Mr. Ramesh claimed, adding that Mr. Modi would not sit in Parliament and respond to the concerns of the Opposition leaders, but will instead make election rally speeches in both Houses.

“Before the beginning of each session, he will give his usual hypocrisy-laden ‘desh ke naam sandesh‘ with Parliament as his backdrop. Today’s performance is part of this series,” the senior Congress leader said.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (January 29, 2026) said the free trade pact with the European Union is for an ambitious India and urged manufacturers to benefit from new markets opening for them. Mr. Modi also said the nation is coming out of long-term pending problems and working towards long-term solutions.