Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge hurls ‘Ravan’ barb at PM Modi; CM Bhupendra Patel claims it shows Congress’ hatred for Gujaratis
The Hindu
Elections for the 182-member Assembly in the BJP-ruled Gujarat are scheduled to be held in two phases on December 1 and 5.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has stirred a controversy by throwing "Ravan" barb at Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the Gujarat Assembly elections, with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel claiming the remark reflects the Opposition party's hatred for Gujaratis.
Elections for the 182-member Gujarat Assembly in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled State are scheduled to be held in two phases on December 1 and 5.
PM Modi has been extensively campaigning for the BJP candidates ahead of the polls. Mr. Kharge on Monday night (November 28) addressed a rally in Behrampura area of Ahmedabad city where he said the Prime Minister asks people to vote "looking at his face" in all elections. "Are you 100-headed like Ravan," he said.
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Taking a strong exception to the remarks, CM Patel in a tweet said, "Bereft of any development agenda and support from the people, the Congress is out to abuse Gujarat and Gujaratis."
“The statement made by Khargeji against PM Narendra Modiji is a testimony to their hate for Gujaratis. The people of Gujarat will reject them this time too for such behaviour,” Mr. Patel added.
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