Patna, January 29: BJP national spokesperson Syed Shahnavaz Hussain unleashed a sharp critique against the ongoing seat-sharing deadlock between DMK and Congress in Tamil Nadu. Labeling it a ‘sinking ship’ alliance, Hussain accused Congress and its allies of dragging partners down with their electoral misfortunes.
Hussain pointed out that DMK leaders are increasingly wary of tying their fortunes to Congress, fearing it equates to boarding a doomed vessel. ‘Wherever Congress has forged alliances, partners have suffered losses,’ he asserted, citing Bihar as a prime example where RJD’s partnership with Rahul Gandhi led to their downfall while Congress moved ahead unscathed.
Delving deeper, the BJP leader highlighted internal confusion within DMK over the alliance’s viability. Congress lacks a robust voter base in Tamil Nadu, relying solely on coalition politics for any seats, he claimed. Rahul Gandhi’s core supporters are absent there, making the partnership even riskier.
Hussain didn’t hold back on Congress’s recent track record. ‘Three consecutive defeats in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana; zero seats in Delhi; single-digit wins in Bihar – why would any party stick with such a liability?’ he questioned. Drawing a cricket analogy, he compared Congress to a batsman consistently scoring zero, unfit for Team India.
Advising DMK to consult seasoned election strategists before committing, Hussain warned that aligning with Congress guarantees a ‘zero-out’ result. Shifting to parliamentary proceedings, he condemned the opposition for breaching decorum during the budget session. ‘Storming Parliament, creating chaos, and attacking constitutional bodies has become their norm,’ he said, referencing the disruption of the President’s address.
The spokesperson accused the opposition of disrespecting the President and indulging in unacceptable behavior. He mocked Congress’s aversion to ‘Jai Shri Ram,’ claiming it triggers outrage, and cited Mamata Banerjee’s reactions as evidence of this hypersensitivity. As India watches, Hussain urged a return to dignified politics.
