PM Modi Says 'Parasite' Congress Hurts 'Honest' Dissent Movements

What happened: At the NDTV World Summit 2026, PM Narendra Modi said movements that want to expose government shortcomings and reform the system are necessary in a democracy, and that their voice gets lost in Congress's noise. He said the Congress hurts dissent movements and honest critics. Why it matters: The remarks frame the Congress as a barrier to genuine dissent in a democracy, positioning the BJP as the channel for critics who want to reform the system. Key numbers: Event: NDTV World Summit 2026.

At the NDTV World Summit 2026, PM Narendra Modi said movements that want to expose government shortcomings and reform the system are necessary in a democracy, and that their voice gets lost in Congress's noise. He said the Congress hurts dissent movements and honest critics.

The remarks frame the Congress as a barrier to genuine dissent in a democracy, positioning the BJP as the channel for critics who want to reform the system. Key numbers: Event: NDTV World Summit 2026.