The principal opposition party, the Congress, launched a scathing attack on the government as the Winter Session of Parliament concluded, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of suffering from "acute acronym-itis" and labeling the session a profound insult to the legacies of Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore.
A Session Branded by Pollution
Congress spokespersons characterized the just-concluded parliamentary sitting as a "pradushan kaleen session" or "air pollution session." The party asserted that while it was "absolutely ready" to engage in a substantive debate on the critical issue of air pollution gripping parts of the nation, the ruling dispensation chose to "run away" from the discussion. This avoidance, according to the Congress, highlighted the government's reluctance to address pressing public health concerns on the parliamentary floor.
Jairam Ramesh's Social Media Barb
The criticism was prominently voiced by senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh. On December 19, 2025, he took to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to post a sharp critique accompanied by a caricature. His post directly stated, "The PM is suffering from a case of acute acronym-itis," mocking the Prime Minister's noted penchant for using abbreviations and acronyms in his speeches. This dig was part of a broader accusation that the session lacked substantive discourse on issues of national importance.
Alleged Disrespect to National Icons
Beyond the specific issue of pollution, the Congress framed its condemnation in broader, more symbolic terms. The party charged that the conduct and output of the Winter Session amounted to an "insult" to two of India's most revered figures: Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation, and Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore. The implication was that the ideals of truth, dialogue, and intellectual depth championed by these icons were disregarded during the parliamentary proceedings.
The Congress's statements, made on December 19, 2025, underscore the deepening political rancor and the opposition's strategy to paint the government as evasive on key issues while resorting to rhetorical flourishes. The session concluded amid these heated exchanges, setting the stage for continued political confrontation.
