MEERUT (Feb 22, 2026) — Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on the media to stop using the collective term “Opposition” when reporting on the Congress party’s controversial activities, accusing the press of providing the party with a “protective shield.”
Accountability in Reporting
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Naming the Party: Addressing a gathering in Meerut, the Prime Minister questioned why journalists avoid naming Congress directly. “Congress commits the sin, but you call it the ‘Opposition.’ By doing this, you make innocent parties look guilty,” he asserted.
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Dividing the Alliance: PM Modi highlighted that parties like the TMC, DMK, and BSP had distanced themselves from recent protests, suggesting that the media’s generalizations unfairly tarnish the entire coalition.
The “AI Summit” Controversy
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Democratic Conduct: PM Modi slammed the Youth Congress for organizing semi-nude protests during India’s AI Impact Summit, labeling the incident “the nakedness of democracy.”
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National Image: He argued that while the government was showcasing India’s technological growth to global leaders, “unruly” Congress workers were focused on tarnishing the nation’s reputation.
Parliamentary Critique
The Prime Minister further accused the Congress of being a “burden” to its allies, claiming the party suppresses the voices of its partners in Parliament and uses women MPs as political “shields” to hide its own lack of public support.
