Congress MP Digvijaya Singh dominated Monday’s Rajya Sabha discussion on the President’s address, warning of a nation at risk. Social harmony dissolves, economic chasms deepen—echoing his core charge against the ruling dispensation.
Equality enshrined in the Constitution? Not for minorities, Singh contended. Faith-based bulldozing of residences punishes families for individuals’ alleged crimes.
Jail terms without trial plague activists: Four years for Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, no chargesheet. Singh questioned inaction on Assam CM’s hate speech.
In Ladakh, Sonam Wangchuk—a beacon of local pride—languishes jailed over 100 days for demanding Sixth Schedule rollout, an electoral commitment.
Does justice prevail equally? Singh asked rhetorically. Data paints dire inequality: 10% elite claim 58% income (65% wealth), bottom 50% get 15% income (6.4% wealth)—grimmer than Raj days.
Corporates evade taxes ordinary folk bear, marking a poor-hostile, worker-shunning, farmer-betraying government. SC/ST distress rises, rights curtailed for duties, outsourcing erodes job stability, repatriated black money mirage persists.
Border threats intensify: China holds 2,000 sq km, dominates 26/65 eastern Ladakh patrols. Democracy falters as extremists ignite Hindu-Muslim clashes, unraveling Partition-era concord.
Labor unrest, unfulfilled farmer income goals, closure of lakh-plus government schools signal systemic disarray. Prioritize unity, equity, holistic development, Singh urged the House.