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Modi calls Congress a parasitic party for betraying DMK and points to NDA wins
Politics
Published on 10 May 2026
Modi claims Congress depended on DMK for survival
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked Congress as a “parasitic party,” accusing it of betraying DMK and relying on the alliance for political survival. He cited NDA victories in Puducherry, Assam, and West Bengal, and pointed to BJP’s record-breaking Gujarat local body poll performance, saying it signals a new political chapter.
- Modi brands Congress a “parasitic party” over its stand with DMK
- He says Congress previously relied on DMK to stay relevant
- Modi highlights recent NDA wins across multiple states
- BJP’s Gujarat local body poll records cited as momentum
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