The NDTV World Summit 2026 drew in politicians, journalists, and activists, but the highlight was PM Modi's sharp rebuke of the opposition.
Modi slammed the Congress as a "parasite" and accused it of drowning "honest critics" in its own noise, adding that the party's "dimagi naxals" have taken over its mind and stifled parliament's function.
In a flurry of tweets, Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera shot back, calling Modi's words "incompetence" and urging him to "bundle up" while claiming the party would remain resilient.
The comment comes as the INDIA coalition, led by Congress, has already seen cracks, with DMK withdrawing and AAP and the Cockroach Janta Party rallying separately over police excesses and election‑commission reforms.
Congress is expected to issue a formal rebuttal ahead of the next general election scheduled for 2027, while opposition unity remains fragile and the political climate grows increasingly polarized.