BJP today took potshots at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh,alleging his "lack" of leadership had made the UPA government a"sinking ship" and prompted even allies like Trinamool Congress todeclare that he should be moved to the President's post.
"By offering his name as a candidate for President, theUPA allies have shown that they do not see Manmohan Singh as Prime Minister.The coalition partners of UPA want to relieve him of his duties and make himthe President," BJP spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain said.
He charged there is lack of balance, leadership and mutualtrust in UPA government.
"This is a leader-less government. UPA lacks direction.
Under the leadership of Manmohan Singh, UPA is a sinkingship.
If his own allies do not have trust in him, how can thecountry trust him?" Hussain said seizing on the discomfiture in UPA overPresidential nominee choice.
BJP alleged the PM and Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjeehave failed to control price rise and not taken strong steps they promised todeal with the problem.
The Oppposition party alleged that inspite of the presentcrisis in UPA over choosing a Presidential candidate, the "arrogance"of Congress refuses to ebb. "Even today, Congress has answered its alliesin an arrogant language," Hussain said.
The party maintained the rift in UPA is clearly visible.
"At a time when Congress should be clearing its name ina slew of corruption cases, it is busy trying to save the coalition... It iscornered by its own problems and no more concerned about the country,"Hussain said.