Viral video shows Jaya Bachchan declining to comment on PM Modi's statement against Oppn amidst political tensions

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Jaya Bachchan, a prominent Member of Parliament representing the Samajwadi Party, has taken social media by storm. In the clip, Jaya can be seen politely refusing to comment on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent statement regarding the opposition's use of the term "INDIA" for their grand alliance. Speaking to ANI from the confines of her car, Jaya Bachchan stated, «I choose not to comment on the Prime Minister's remarks.

I hold the Chair in high regard. However, I'd like to emphasize that if one were to analyze all of PM Modi's speeches from 2014 until today, clarity would ensue, and your inquiries would find their answers. I urge you to watch his speeches.» The Prime Minister's statement, made on July 25, had likened the INDIA alliance to the historical British-run East India Company, and also mentioned the Indian Mujahideen, a terrorist organization, as examples of entities incorporating «India» in their names while pursuing different objectives.

Reacting to the PM's remarks, Mallikarjun Kharge, the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, condemned the association made between the opposition and terrorist organizations. He asserted that while the divide between the government and opposition had persisted for years, it was now evident that division existed even within the government itself. He expressed deep dismay at PM Modi's characterization of the INDIA alliance as directionless.