Bengaluru, May 13 (UNI) Senior Congress leader and IT Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation on Operation Sindoor, accusing him of opting for a monologue rather than engaging in dialogue with the Opposition and the people of the country.

Speakig to reporters, Kharge said it has been over two weeks since the start of Operation Sindoor, yet the Prime Minister has chosen not to brief Parliament or call an all-party meeting. "While the Prime Minister is ready to speak to world leaders about Pakistan, he has failed to address his own countrymen and the political parties within India," he said.

The Congress leader reiterated his party's position, saying it stands firmly with the government in any decisive action taken in the interest of the nation. "However, staying silent for so long and coming out with yet another lengthy monologue helps no one," he said.

Kharge also questioned the lack of transparency in the government’s handling of diplomatic developments, especially in light of former US President Donald Trump's claim that his mediation efforts led to a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. "This is nothing but interference in a bilateral issue," he said.

He contrasted the Indian Prime Minister's silence with the response of the Pakistani leadership. "The Prime Minister of Pakistan convened Parliament and declared victory over India, yet our Prime Minister has remained quiet," he noted.

Calling for a more forthright approach, Kharge urged the Prime Minister to "stop fighting battles through the media and social media" and instead "focus on foreign diplomacy and telling the truth to the nation."

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