BJP resorting to fake surveys to drum up support for Modi: Congress MP

Congress MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy has raised concerns over surveys suggesting over 40% of people support Prime Minister Modi for another term, accusing the BJP of commissioning "fake" or manipulated surveys to generate hype and distract from the government's shortcomings. Reddy called for transparency on survey sample sizes and State-wise breakdowns if the results were genuine.

He pointed out that young people across the nation were protesting against issues like paper leaks and unemployment, questioning why anyone would want Modi as Prime Minister. Reddy claimed the BJP was facing pressure and losing credibility due to allegations surrounding the Ram temple trust's finances. He also noted the BJP's defeat in Bankipur, Bihar, after Nitin Nabin resigned, and Prashant Kishor's victory, suggesting a growing anti-BJP sentiment.

Reddy accused the IT wing of the BJP of creating the fake surveys to present Modi in a positive light, and accused the party of raising the delimitation issue out of fear of electoral losses. He noted that AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge had written to Modi seeking 33% reservation for women in the 543 Lok Sabha seats.