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Former union minister Yashwant Singh stirred up a storm on social media with scathing remarks against Prime Minister Modi, accusing him of descending to unprecedented lows to secure votes. In a tweet posted on Friday, Sinha didn’t mince words, stating, “Never before have I seen a PM descend so low as the present one to get votes.” The seasoned politician, who has observed Indian Prime Ministers since Nehru’s era and worked closely with two, expressed deep concern over the current state of political discourse.
Sinha’s critique of PM Modi’s tactics comes in the midst of a flurry of political activity, with the octogenarian leader using his Twitter platform to voice dissatisfaction with the Centre’s policies and the Prime Minister’s leadership. His recent tweet, indirectly targeting PM Modi, questioned the extent of falsehoods perpetuated by the incumbent leader, resonating with a growing sentiment of skepticism among certain segments of the populace.
A former BJP stalwart, Sinha parted ways with the party in 2018, citing concerns over the “party’s condition” and the perceived threats to democracy in India. His subsequent affiliation with Mamata Banerjee’s TMC and his selection as the Combined Opposition Parties’ presidential candidate for the 2022 elections signaled a significant shift in his political trajectory. However, despite concerted efforts, Sinha fell short in securing enough votes compared to the NDA candidate, Droupadi Murmu.
Sinha’s latest criticism of PM Modi adds fuel to the ongoing demands from the opposition for the Election Commission to take action against what they perceive as inflammatory electoral rhetoric from the Prime Minister. PM Modi’s recent comments regarding the Congress party’s manifesto have further polarized the electoral landscape, drawing ire from opposition parties and social media users alike, who accuse him of sowing seeds of discord among communities.
As the political temperature continues to rise ahead of the elections, Sinha’s bold stance serves as a stark reminder of the deep-seated divisions within the Indian political landscape and the challenges facing democratic processes in the country.
