Sun Feb 22 15:30:17 UTC 2026: # Congress Condemns Modi’s Remarks on Women MPs and Protests

The Story:
The Indian National Congress (INC) has strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s recent statement regarding women Members of Parliament (MPs) and their role in political protest. This reaction follows comments made by Mr. Modi at a public event after the inauguration of the Delhi-Meerut Rapid Rail Transit System. The Congress alleges that Mr. Modi is attempting to deflect from legitimate concerns regarding farmers, MSMEs, and the Indo-U.S. trade agreement, concerns which were recently highlighted by Indian Youth Congress (IYC) protests during the AI Impact Summit.

Key Points:

  • February 22, 2026: INC MP B. Manickam Tagore condemned Prime Minister Modi‘s remarks about women MPs protesting in Parliament.
  • The Congress claims Rahul Gandhi was silenced during the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address, leading to protests and subsequent suspensions of MPs.
  • Mr. Tagore accused Prime Minister Modi of compromising the interests of farmers, MSMEs, and the textile industry through the Indo-U.S. trade agreement.
  • Former IYC chief Srinivas B.V. defended the IYC’s protests at the AI Impact Summit and accused Mr. Modi of playing the “victim card.”
  • Mr. Srinivas questioned the Prime Minister about various issues, including the AI Impact Summit’s mismanagement and alleged fraudulent activities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Congress party is actively challenging Prime Minister Modi‘s narrative and portraying him as dismissive of legitimate dissent.
  • The Indo-U.S. trade agreement remains a point of contention, fueling protests and political opposition.
  • The incident highlights the ongoing tension between the ruling party and the opposition regarding parliamentary procedure and freedom of expression.
  • The Congress is attempting to frame Prime Minister Modi as being insensitive to the concerns of marginalized groups, specifically Dalit and backward class women MPs.
  • The AI Impact Summit appears to have become a focal point for various grievances against the government.

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