In a biting commentary from Patna, BJP’s Syed Shahnavaz Hussain ridiculed the seat-sharing impasse between DMK and Congress in Tamil Nadu, branding Congress a ‘sinking ship’ that dooms its allies. The national spokesperson’s remarks underscore growing rifts in the opposition bloc ahead of key elections.
DMK appears hesitant, realizing an alliance with Congress means risking electoral shipwreck, Hussain observed. He listed historical precedents where Congress partners faced wipeouts, spotlighting Bihar’s RJD, which sank under Rahul Gandhi’s leadership while Congress escaped blame.
Within DMK ranks, debates rage on whether Congress’s weak Tamil Nadu presence – no strong vote bank or Rahul loyalists – justifies the tie-up. Congress survives on seat handouts from allies, not independent strength, Hussain argued.
Turning to performance metrics, he lambasted Congress’s string of humiliations: back-to-back losses in three major states, a Delhi shutout, and meager Bihar gains. ‘No team picks a player with a streak of zeros,’ he quipped, likening it to cricket selection woes.
Hussain urged DMK to seek expert counsel before leaping, predicting certain failure. On the budget session chaos, he slammed opposition antics – from parliamentary disruptions to President-bashing – as routine now. ‘Even the sacred President’s speech isn’t spared,’ he fumed.
Accusing them of institutional disrespect, Hussain highlighted Congress’s allergy to religious slogans like ‘Jai Shri Ram,’ which sparks fury. Mamata Banerjee’s public spats exemplify this intolerance, he added, calling for maturity as the nation observes closely.