Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Congress Chief Challenges Modi's Chaiwala Claims
Mallikarjun Kharge, the leader of the Congress party, criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for saying he is a chaiwala (tea seller) to get votes.
Kharge asked if Modi has ever actually made tea or sold it on trains.
The Congress leader also said that Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah do not have any big achievements and only focus on election propaganda.
The BJP responded by saying that the Congress is arrogant and attacks Modi because he stands against certain groups.
They also said that the people of India will teach the Congress a lesson in the next election, just like they did in 2014.
Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge questioned PM Modi's chaiwala narrative, accusing him of using it for electoral gains.
Kharge criticized Modi and Amit Shah for lacking significant achievements and focusing on propaganda.
BJP responded by accusing Congress of arrogance and personal attacks on Modi.
BJP claimed Modi stands firmly against Urban Naxals and Bharat.
Kharge mentioned that Modi has not laid as many train tracks as during the UPA rule.
- Who
- Mallikarjun Kharge (Congress Chief) and BJP
- What
- Kharge criticized PM Modi's chaiwala narrative and government achievements; BJP responded with counter-accusations.
- When
- January 22
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- Political rivalry and electoral strategy.
Congress
BJP
Modi's Chaiwala Narrative
Congress
Kharge questions Modi's claim of being a chaiwala, accusing him of using it for electoral gains without substance.
BJP
BJP defends Modi, stating that Congress targets him due to his stance against Urban Naxals and for Bharat.
Government's Achievements
Congress
Kharge criticizes Modi and Shah for lacking significant achievements and focusing on propaganda.
BJP
BJP implies that Congress's arrogance blinds them to Modi's achievements and their personal attacks are baseless.
- Event
- National MGNREGA Workers’ Convention
- Speaker
- Mallikarjun Kharge (Congress Chief)
- Target
- PM Narendra Modi
- BJP Response
- Accused Congress of arrogance and personal attacks
- Congress Allegation
- Modi's chaiwala narrative is dramatic and insincere
- Congress Criticism
- Modi and Shah lack significant achievements
- BJP Counter
- Modi stands firmly against Urban Naxals
