Ballari, April 28 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a blistering critique of the Congress party during a recent address, suggesting that the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) has become a lifeline for the opposition.

Modi's remarks shed light on what he perceives as an unfortunate development in the political landscape, where the PFI, despite being outlawed by the government, has seemingly become indispensable to the Congress.

He implied that this situation reflects the opposition's skewed priorities, emphasizing their focus on political advantage over national security concerns.

"Who doesn't know about the intentions and targets of PFI? Everyone knows. We banned the PFI. But see, on the other hand, that very PFI has become a ...