‘Arrogance remains’: Congress chief questions PM Modi’s silence on NEET, West Bengal train accident

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday asked why Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his speech ahead of the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha, failed to mention alleged irregularities in entrance examinations and the recent train accident West Bengal.

Kharge also questioned why Modi did not speak about violence in Manipur and the floods in northeastern India.

The prime minister, the Council of Ministers and other newly-elected MPs took the oath as members of the Lok Sabha on the opening day of its first session that will end on July 3.

Ahead of the session, Modi addressed the media and said that the people of the country wanted substance and not slogans from the Opposition. “People expect good steps from the Opposition but it has been disappointing so far,” Modi said.

In response, Kharge on social media said that the nation was hoping that the prime minister would address important issues in his speech before the session. “Clearly, even after moral and political defeat, the arrogance remains!” he said on social media.

PM Modi made a longer than usual customary address today. Clearly, even after moral and political defeat, the arrogance remains !

The nation was hoping that Modi ji would say something on many important issues.

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