New Delhi: The Congress on Monday said the new NDA government suffered from inherent contradictions and won’t be able to function smoothly a day after PM Modi was sworn in for a third term. According to Congress leaders, the new NDA technically had the numbers to form a government, but lacked moral authority.
Besides, the BJP this time was dependent on allies like TDP and JD-U, which were demanding key portfolios in the government and in key posts in Parliament besides raising concerns over some issues the saffron party would push at any cost. Finally, the Congress leaders said that PM Modi had enjoyed a dissent-free stint in the office over the past 10 years but would have to live with the pressures of coalition politics, something that did not go well with his style of functioning.
“Technically they may have the numbers, but the PM lacks moral authority to govern. He based his entire Lok Sabha poll campaign on an inflated claim of 400 seats and divisive issues rather than talking about his achievements over the past decade. The people appropriately responded and limited BJP to 240 seats, which in a way is a negative vote for hate politics,” Congress working Committee member Syed Naseer Hussain told ETV Bharat.
According to the AICC functionary, PM Modi would now have to contend with difficult allies. “We have seen NCP leader Ajit Pawar refusing to join the NDA government as he did not get a cabinet berth. Many leaders within the BJP are also sulking as they were not included in the government. Furthermore, we are hearing that an ally is asking for two key ministries while another is pressing for the Lok Sabha Speaker’s post. After the swearing-in of the ministers on Sunday, the portfolios are yet to be announced. This shows that a tussle for ministries is going on,” said Hussain.
