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The political battle between the Congress and BJP in Karnataka has taken a personal turn with BJP MP Lahar Singh Siroya expressing surprise at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's personal attacks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This comes after Modi criticized the Congress's election promises in Karnataka, leading to a strong retort from Kharge. Kharge, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), accused Modi of lies, deceit, fakery, loot, and publicity, labeling the Prime Minister's 100-day plan as a cheap PR stunt. Siroya, however, pointed out that Kharge's silence on allegations of land grab against his family-run Siddhartha Vihara Trust, despite media scrutiny, makes his personal attacks on Modi seem hypocritical.
Siroya highlighted that Kharge's family had quietly surrendered five acres of land to the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) last month, suggesting an indirect admission of guilt. This silence, argues Siroya, contrasts sharply with Kharge's public criticism of Modi's political observations. The BJP MP emphasized that while Kharge has the right to respond to Modi's criticisms, his choice to attack in a personal manner while remaining silent on allegations against his own family seems inconsistent and strategically calculated.
This exchange is indicative of the increasing personal nature of the political discourse in India. Both parties, the Congress and the BJP, are resorting to personal attacks and allegations as they vie for political dominance. The focus seems to have shifted from policy debates and performance assessments to character assassinations and blame games. This trend is worrying as it hinders constructive dialogue and obscures the real issues facing the nation. The public deserves a political discourse that is focused on solutions, not personal attacks.