New Delhi witnessed a fiery critique from NCP (SP) Rajya Sabha MP Fauzia Khan against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent address in the Upper House. Dismissing the speech as ‘good to hear but questionable in truth,’ Khan demanded accountability over grand promises.
Khan questioned the practicality of Modi’s words, arguing they lacked connection to ground realities. ‘Big talks are easy, but where are the solutions for ordinary people’s struggles?’ she remarked, highlighting a disconnect between rhetoric and action.
Turning to the tragic coal mine blast in Meghalaya that claimed 18 lives, Khan expressed profound grief. She squarely blamed illegal mining, calling it a rampant issue fueled by crores in black money involving contractors and operators. ‘Why can’t the central government stop this menace? How many more workers must die?’ she asked pointedly.
Khan didn’t spare Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, condemning his use of derogatory terms like ‘Miyan’ and mocking beggars with five-rupee remarks as ‘shameful and divisive.’ She challenged the pattern of inflammatory statements—from threats of stealing buffaloes or mangalsutras to deleting names from voter lists—questioning if this embodies democracy.
Demanding a code of conduct for constitutional officeholders, Khan insisted leaders use restrained language or vacate their posts. She also probed political parties’ discomfort with Muslim leadership, decrying repeated targeting of communities through outdated slurs.
In a nod to historical contributions, Khan reminded that India’s freedom struggle owed much to various organizations and communities, urging respect for their legacy. Her speech underscored the need for genuine dialogue over divisive politics.