The Opposition parties on Monday highlighted income inequality, denial of social justice and hatred against minorities as issues threatening internal security and democracy in India. Trinamool Congress MP Sagarika Ghose said there had been an increase in hate speeches against religious minorities. DMK MP Tiruchi Siva accused the Centre of Hindi and Sanskrit imposition through the three-language formula under the National Education Policy (NEP). Ten per cent of Indians are owners of 65 per cent of national wealth while the top 1 per cent own 40 per cent of it, he said. CPM MP John Brittas protested the display of artificial limbs, saying Master himself was an accused in several cases of violence.

Source: The Telegraph February 03, 2026 16:42 UTC