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PM Modi during his address at the public rally in Telangana's Jagtial. (Image: PTI)
The prime minister said that he will “risk his life” to protect these mothers and sisters who are the “embodiment of Shakti”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a scathing attack at the Opposition after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Shakti’ remark and said that he is willing to sacrifice his life for the mothers and sisters, who are the personified version of ‘Shakti’.
Addressing a public meeting at Telangana’s Jagtial, PM Modi raised questions at the INDIA bloc and asked “How can they talk about ‘Shakti Vinaash’ (destruction of Shakti) in India?” He asked the people of the state, whether they will support someone who wants to “challenge” Shakti?
“Yesterday, INDI Alliance hosted a rally in Mumbai. They declared that their fight is against ‘Shakti’,” the prime minister said, adding that “For me, every daughter, mother and sister is a personification of ‘Shakti’”.
He said that he will “risk his life” to protect these mothers and sisters who are the “embodiment of Shakti”.
TOP POINTS OF WHAT PM MODI SAID:
Beginning his jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Shakti’ remark, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “It’s an honour for me that Nari Shakti has come here to bless and support me.” “Yesterday, INDI Alliance hosted a rally in Mumbai. They declared that their fight is against ‘Shakti’; and for me, every daughter, mother and sister is a personification of ‘Shakti’,” PM Modi said. He said he “accepts the challenge” of those who raise their voice against ‘Shakti’, adding that he is “willing to sacrifice his life for Shakti”.The prime minister noted that he worships every mother and daughter in the form of Shakti, saying that “I will risk my life to protect these mothers and sisters who are the embodiment of Shakti.”Taking a swipe at the Opposition, PM Modi said that there are two groups of people in the league. One set talks about destroying Shakti and the other talks about worshipping Shakti. “The competition will be held on 4th June to see who can destroy Shakti and who can get Shakti’s blessings…” he added.He appealed to the people to ensure the Bharatiya Janata Party’s victory in the state during the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. “On 13 May, you should remember that BJP must win! The more seats you give to BJP, the more it will fuel me to work even harder for you,” the prime minister said.WHAT WAS RAHUL GANDHI’S ‘SHAKTI’ REMARK?
Earlier on Sunday, while addressing the concluding ceremony of his ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hit out at the NDA ( Democratic Alliance) and compared them to the powerful Hinduism symbol of ‘Shakti’, which is often associated with Goddess Durga. Rahul said that the opposition’s fight is against that very ‘Shakti’.
“In Hinduism, there is a term called ‘Shakti’. We are fighting against that Shakti. The question is, what is that Shakti? The soul of the King is in the EVM. The soul of the King in the EVM and every institution of the country, in ED, CBI and Income Tax department,” said Gandhi in Mumbai.
Gandhi also attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said he works only for power. “Modi is a mask’ who works for a shakti’ (power). He is a shallow man who doesn’t have a 56-inch chest,” Gandhi said.
Asmita Ravi Shankar is a News Trainee at News18.com and covers crime, general and day-to-day national news. Her X handle is @asmita_shankar.
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