Jatara, MP: Taking a dig at his political archrival, Congress President Rahul Gandhi quipped on Tuesday that Premier Narendra Modi’s countenance appears wrinkled after four phases of the general election and a hesitancy has crept in while appearing for interviews.
“I certainly harbour no trepidation vis-a-vis Mr Modi, please have a look at the Prime Minister’s features,” the visiting politician averred while addressing a poll rally in Tikamgarh parliamentary constituency.
Raking up the Rafale deal again, he alleged that the Prime Minister “stole” from the Indian Air Force and lined “Mr Ambani’s” pocket with Rs 30,000 crore.
The controversial chowkidar-related slogan rent the air several times.
Furnishing details regarding the minimum income guarantee scheme, the Congress top boss said that Mr Modi desires to channelise funds to a selected set of 15 persons whereas he wishes to benefit 25 crore people though the medium of the venture that envisages depositing amounts in accounts of women members of eligible families.
“The Premier caused ruination of the country’s economy but through the Congress’ assured minimum earnings plan, the populace’s purchasing power shall witness enhancement and that would translate into higher production plus generating employment opportunities. The Bharatiya Janata Party created two Indias while the Congress’ objective is unification – this is an ideological struggle,” he claimed.