Journalist Koteswaran highlights a significant incident in Indian politics where opposition parties vehemently challenged Modi and the BJP in the parliament during the first session after Modi began his third term as Prime Minister. This event, marking Modi's first speech in the Rajya Sabha, is seen as a notable victory for the opposition, portraying it as a moment where Modi tacitly acknowledged defeat. Koteswaran also notes that the Manipur issue stands out as a major political blemish on Modi's decade-long tenure.