The lok sabha witnessed heated debates on Saturday, with prime minister Narendra Modi and congress leader rahul gandhi at the center of a fiery exchange of words. The discussion, which revolved around the Constitutional amendments introduced by the Modi government, quickly turned into a political showdown marked by sharp accusations and historical analogies.

PM Modi Targets Congress’ History
In his concluding remarks, prime minister Modi defended his government’s legislative initiatives, stating that the amendments were aimed at empowering the nation and its people, rather than consolidating political power. He drew a stark contrast between his administration and the congress, accusing the latter of misusing Constitutional amendments during its tenure. Modi specifically invoked the Emergency imposed by former prime minister Indira gandhi, labeling it a dark period in indian democracy. His remarks triggered an uproar on the Opposition benches, with leaders accusing the prime minister of deflecting from pressing issues.

“Unlike the congress, which altered the Constitution to strengthen its grip on power, our amendments are designed to serve the people and uphold democratic values,” Modi asserted. His comments drew loud protests from Opposition members, who accused him of rewriting history to suit his narrative.

Rahul Gandhi’s Eklavya Analogy
Earlier in the debate, congress leader rahul gandhi launched a scathing critique of the Modi government, accusing it of systematically disadvantaging India’s youth. Drawing on the Mahabharata, gandhi compared the government’s policies to the tale of Dronacharya and Eklavya, claiming that Modi’s administration was metaphorically "cutting off the thumbs" of disadvantaged youngsters.

“Like Dronacharya demanded Eklavya’s thumb, this government is taking away the skills and talents of India’s youth,” gandhi alleged, referring to policies he said were depriving underprivileged communities of opportunities. He argued that the government’s economic and educational policies were creating a generation of disempowered citizens, unable to realize their potential.

The analogy drew strong reactions, with bjp members accusing gandhi of distorting facts and engaging in political theater. Union ministers called his remarks a “desperate attempt” to mislead the public, while congress leaders defended the speech, stating that gandhi was addressing critical issues data-faced by the youth.

A Polarizing Debate
The debate underscored the deep divisions between the ruling bjp and the Opposition Congress. While the bjp celebrated the amendments as reforms aimed at strengthening governance, the congress framed them as measures that would exacerbate inequality.

Political analysts believe the exchange highlights the intensifying battle between the two parties ahead of upcoming elections. Modi’s invocation of Congress’ past mistakes and Gandhi’s dramatic analogy are seen as strategic moves to rally their respective bases.

As the dust settles, the debate has left both sides energized, with one question looming large: will the rhetoric translate into meaningful political gains, or is it merely another chapter in India’s polarized parliamentary discourse?