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December 02, 2025

MOUNTING a counteroffensive to Prime Minister Modi's 'drama' jibe, the Congress on Monday said that the PM has once again delivered his "dramabazi delivery' instead of addressing the key issues before Parliament on the first day of the winter session. Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra attacked the PM, saying, "Drama is not allowing democratic discussions about issues that matter to public.

- PREETHA NAIR @ New Delhi

... Priyanka asks why no discussion on crucial issues

"Speaking about and raising urgent public issues in Parliament isn't drama. I suggest we talk about urgent issues like the election situation, SIR, and pollution - they're crucial for democracy. What is the Parliament for? Why aren't we discussing these things?" she asked. "The PM's statement before Parliament begins is nothing but hypocrisy. The biggest dramabaaz of them all is talking of drama," wro

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