PM Modi says Congress has become a ‘parasitic party’ dependent on allies

Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday termed Congress a "parasitic party", accusing it of betraying ally MK Stalin-led DMK by aligning with TVK after benefiting from the regional party's support for decades.

Modi, addressing BJP workers in Bengaluru, said Congress repeatedly depended on DMK to survive politically, particularly during the 10-year UPA regime before 2014.

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"Today, Congress has earned the image of a parasitic party. At the very first opportunity, it betrays even its allies," Modi said. "For 25-30 years, Congress shared a close relationship with DMK. The alliance rescued Congress from crises many times."

Referring to the recent election outcomes, Modi said: "NDA forming the government in Puducherry for a second consecutive term, forming the government in Assam for the third straight time and BJP receiving unprecedented support in West Bengal are all significant developments."