PM Modi Mounts Fierce Attack on Congress in Rajya Sabha, Says “You Cannot Dig Modi’s Grave”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched one of his strongest verbal offensives against the Indian National Congress, accusing it of bitterness, dynastic entitlement, and repeatedly undermining national interest because it cannot accept that he has risen to — and continues to occupy — the office of Prime Minister.

Replying to the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address in the Rajya Sabha, Modi repeatedly referred to the slogan “Modi teri kabr khudegi” (Modi, your grave will be dug), which has been used by sections opposing his government.

He mentioned the slogan 21 times, directly linking it to the Congress’s criticism of key decisions taken by his government — from the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and counter-insurgency operations in the North-East, to action against Maoist extremism and Operation Sindoor targeting terror bases in Pakistan.

The slogan, first heard publicly in 2023, resurfaced during a protest at JNU last month.

Modi said those raising such slogans believed the post of Prime Minister was meant to remain within one family, and were angered by the fact that he not only reached the position but continued to serve. “This is why they run down every effort I make to serve the country,” he said.

Highlighting India’s growing global stature, the Prime Minister referred to nine major trade agreements signed by his government, including with the European Union and the United States.

He said the world now views India as a “vishwamitra” and “vishwabandhu”, and global markets have opened up especially for India’s youth.

“The world is waiting for you,” he told young Indians, stressing that opportunities would extend equally to urban and rural youth, sons and daughters alike.

Taking a dig at the Congress’s record, Modi said that during its rule, the word “deal” became synonymous with scandals such as Bofors.

He accused the Opposition of repeatedly disrupting Parliament and walking out during his speech, even as he urged them to remain seated and let democratic debate continue.

Escalating his attack, Modi said attempts to “dig his grave” would fail because he enjoys the blessings of millions of mothers and sisters across the country.

He accused the Congress of turning corruption into a family enterprise and even “stealing the surname of a Gujarati”, referring to Mahatma Gandhi. “The people of India are wise. They expose them every time,” he said.

Mocking the Congress’s slogan of “mohabbat ki dukaan”, Modi asked how such a message of love could coexist with calls to dig the grave of a fellow countryman.

He recalled that for the last 25 years — even before becoming an MP — no parliamentary session passed without personal abuse directed at him. He quipped that the secret of his health was “eating two kilos of abuse every day”.

Listing his government’s achievements, Modi said peace had returned to the North-East, decisive action had been taken against Pakistan-based terror, Maoist influence was being dismantled, and historic mistakes such as the Indus Waters Treaty were being corrected.

“That is why they want to dig Modi’s grave,” he said sarcastically.

Contrasting governance styles, Modi said,d while previous Congress governments were “remote-controlled”, his government too had a remote — but it was held by 140 crore Indians. “Power for me is not pleasure, it is seva,” he said.

He also highlighted infrastructure and welfare achievements, noting that 18,000 villages without electricity in 2014 were electrified under his tenure, startups were encouraged, and the armed forces were equipped with modern resources. “This is why they want to dig Modi’s grave,” he repeated.

The Prime Minister accused the Opposition of insulting constitutional offices and communities, citing disruptions in Lok Sabha when a Member from Assam or a Dalit MP was in the Chair.

He alleged that the Congress had shown hostility towards Assam and its people, including objecting when Bhupen Hazarika was awarded the Bharat Ratna.

Referring to an exchange involving Rahul Gandhi and Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu, Modi said it was unacceptable that an MP was labelled a traitor because he was Sikh.

He reminded the House of the sacrifices made by Bittu’s family for the nation.

Drawing a historical contrast, Modi recalled how Indira Gandhi once said India’s population represented “problems”, whereas today, he said, the BJP sees the population as “140 crore solutions”.

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