‘Did not pay condolences’: Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi on Maha Kumbh speech in Lok Sabha | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Chief of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday focused Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his deal with on Maha Kumbh in the decrease home of the Parliament.
Rahul attacked PM Modi for not paying the condolences to individuals who misplaced their lives in the stampede in January in the course of the not too long ago concluded Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh’s Maha Kumbh.
“I needed to assist what the PM stated, Kumbh is our custom, historical past, and tradition. There was one factor the PM did not pay condolences to individuals who misplaced their lives in Kumbh,” Rahul stated as he stepped out of the Lok Sabha.
“Those that went to Kumbh additionally need employment, he must also communicate on employment,” he added.
The Congress chief took a swipe at Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla after he was not given permission to talk.
“LoP needs to be given permission to talk, however I suppose it’s a new India,” the Congress chief stated.
Earlier, PM Modi addressed the Lok Sabha, praising Maha Kumbh 2025 as a milestone for the nation. Lauding its success, he credited the individuals of India, Uttar Pradesh, and Prayagraj for making the occasion attainable.
“I stand right here to talk on Prayagraj’s Maha Kumbh. I congratulate crores of countrymen as a result of of whom the Maha Kumbh could possibly be organised efficiently,” PM Modi stated.
“Many individuals contributed to the success of the Maha Kumbh… I thank the individuals of India, UP, and Prayagraj,” he added.
In a pointed comment aimed on the opposition, Prime Minister Modi acknowledged that the success of the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj had silenced the doubts and fears raised by sure critics concerning India’s capabilities.
A stampede in the course of the Mauni Amavasya bathing ritual on the Mahakumbh mela claimed at the very least 30 lives and left 60 others injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had additionally expressed his condolences on social media, calling the accident “extraordinarily unhappy.” He assured that the native administration was working to help the victims and stated he had spoken to chief minister Yogi Adityanath in regards to the scenario.