SIR row: Amit Shah says 'Congress losing since decades'; Oppn party flags ‘heights of irony’ | India News - Hindustan Times

Amit Shah, senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, addressed a gathering and said the Congress party has been on a losing streak for many years. He linked the party's decline to repeated electoral defeats and a failure to connect with voters. His comments were delivered amid a broader debate over a recent Special Investigation Report that has been circulating in parliament and the media.

The opposition parties responded by calling Shah's remarks an example of political irony. They argued that the ruling party is now confronting its own set of difficulties, including internal dissent and public scrutiny over policy decisions. Critics highlighted that the Special Investigation Report itself raises questions about governance and accountability, and they used Shah's statement to underscore perceived hypocrisy.

Analysts say the exchange could influence public perception ahead of upcoming state elections. Voters are likely to weigh both the historical performance of the Congress and the current controversies surrounding the BJP. The episode also illustrates how political rhetoric continues to shape the narrative in a highly competitive electoral environment.