New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Opposition, accusing them of using Parliament either as a “warm-up arena” for elections or as a space to vent frustration after electoral defeats. Speaking to reporters outside Parliament ahead of the Winter Session, he urged all parties to engage in constructive and result-oriented debate rather than political theatrics.

“For some time now, our Parliament is being used either as a warm-up arena for elections or as an outlet for frustration after defeat,” Modi said. Referring to the recent Bihar assembly election results, he noted that the Opposition seemed unable to digest the loss.

“Defeat should not be a reason for disruption, and victory should not lead to arrogance,” he said, adding that the record voter turnout in Bihar reflected the strength of Indian democracy and that the Opposition should fulfil its responsibility rather than remain “in depression” after electoral setbacks.

Modi said that the tactics used by Opposition parties over the past decade were no longer acceptable to the people and advised them to rethink their approach. “They should change their strategy — I am ready to give them a few tips,” he remarked.

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The prime minister said recent statements by some Opposition leaders indicated their inability to accept the electoral verdict. “There are one or two parties that are unable to accept their defeat. From what I heard yesterday, it appears the loss has deeply troubled them,” he added.
(With PTI inputs)

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