By: Express News ServiceShimla | December 15, 2025 07:23 PM IST 2 min readThe LoP in Himachal Pradesh Jai Ram Thakur alleged that instead of engaging in issue-based politics, the Congress resorted to abusive slogans and personal attacks. (Source: FB)Leader of the Opposition in Himachal Pradesh Jai Ram Thakur on Monday criticised the Congress for raising “objectionable and indecent” slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their ‘Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod ‘ rally in Delhi, and demanded an apology from the Congress leadership.The LoP said the slogans reflected the Congress’s “political frustration, ideological decline and growing desperation” after repeated electoral defeats. “Repeated offensive remarks against the Prime Minister are a sign of the Congress leadership’s mental bankruptcy and its inability to accept the people’s mandate,” the former chief minister said.The LoP alleged that instead of engaging in issue-based politics, the Congress resorted to abusive slogans and personal attacks.Citing the Congress’s poor performance in Bihar, Jai Ram said, “Similar language used there resulted in the party’s political marginalisation.”Thakur said it was unfortunate that several senior Congress leaders, including Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, were present at the rally and did not object to the slogans.Terming it a violation of democratic norms, Jai Ram said it harmed the dignity and image of Himachal Pradesh, and demanded “a public apology from Congress leaders for their remarks”.Former BJP state president and MP Suresh Kashyap also criticised the Congress, calling slogans raised against the Prime Minister “shameful and undemocratic”.Story continues below this adHe said the issue was raised in both Houses of Parliament, with BJP leaders demanding an apology from the Congress leadership, including Sonia Gandhi.Kashyap said the Congress leadership’s silence amounted to “tacit support” and warned that such politics would not be accepted by the country.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt Ltd