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Opposition criticizes PM Modi's address

Indian opposition leader Renuka Chowdhury has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of lying and campaigning during his televised address to the nation.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation in a televised speech. Following the address, opposition leader Renuka Chowdhury sharply criticized the Prime Minister, accusing him of lying on national television and acting as a campaigner rather than as the head of government. She questioned the inaction of the Election Commission regarding the content of the speech, implying it was politically motivated. The criticism highlights the contentious political climate surrounding the Prime Minister's public communications.
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