Congress CWC Corners Modi government Over Youth Crisis, Ram Temple 'scam' Allegations, & China Border Issues

The Congress Working Committee (CWC), the highest decision-making body of the party, held a meeting on Wednesday at the Indira Bhawan headquarters to question the BJP-led government's ability to earn the trust of the people. The meeting, attended by prominent Congress leaders such as Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, KC Venugopal, Jairam Ramesh, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, as well as several Chief Ministers, accused the government of neglecting the youth, Ram Temple donation embezzlement, and alleged actions by China on the border.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the government for its "faulty policies" that have pushed the youth into "profound despair," citing the closure of 94,000 schools, privatisation making education expensive, and institutions being taken over by RSS affiliates. He demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologise and provide answers regarding the alleged scam involving the Ram Temple donation.

Kharge also emphasized the need for a clear, comprehensive, and time-bound "Education-to-Employment Roadmap" for the youth.

Regarding the Ram Temple issue, Kharge alleged that Modi had included his supporters in the trust for the temple's construction, leading to people questioning him. The Congress also raised the issue of China's encroachment on the border, urging the government to address the matter honestly instead of hiding behind false reports. Following the 2020 Galwan clash, Kharge pointed out that the government had not provided clear information on the border issue, demanding government accountability in a democracy.