Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge criticized PM Narendra Modi for being in denial and the President’s address for ignoring key issues like price rise, violence in Manipur, terror attacks, and atrocities against minorities. Opposition leaders also questioned the government’s economic claims and women’s safety measures. AAP boycotted the address, protesting agency misuse and Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest. Kharge accused the government of covering up scandals and failing to address unemployment and food inflation.