Congress President and Rajya Sabha Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that PM Modi violated the Model Code of Conduct by using official machinery to attack political opponents | Photo Credit: PTI Opposition leaders sharply criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation, with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleging that he violated the Model Code of Conduct by using official machinery to attack political opponents ahead of the Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot dared Mr. Modi to seek a fresh mandate following the recent developments, escalating the political confrontation over the Centre’s legislative agenda and its timing. Published – April 19, 2026 12:32 am IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Man from Kasaragod among 18 freed from alleged bonded labour in Karnataka DMK has not fulfilled poll promises, says farmers’ association