Congress Party Holds Funeral for Modi and Cabinet Ministers

The Indian National Congress staged a symbolic “funeral” for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his cabinet on Thursday, marking the party’s protest against the government’s policies. The event, held at a public square in New Delhi, featured a procession carrying a coffin‑shaped platform, candles, and a banner reading “End of Modi’s Era.” Congress leaders used the occasion to criticize what they described as authoritarian rule, economic mismanagement, and a lack of democratic safeguards.

Party spokespersons highlighted the funeral as a warning that Modi’s tenure was “dying” in the eyes of the electorate, citing rising inflation, unemployment, and a perceived erosion of civil liberties. The protest was attended by thousands of Congress supporters and some opposition lawmakers, while police maintained a tight perimeter to prevent clashes. The government’s response was limited to a statement from the Ministry of Home Affairs affirming that the event was a legitimate exercise of free speech, and no arrests were made.

In the aftermath, Congress officials called for a national dialogue on governance and urged voters to consider the party’s platform in the upcoming elections. The symbolic funeral, they said, was intended to galvanize public support and remind citizens of the need for accountable leadership.