Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh retaliated against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a post on X, stating that “it’s election season and the ‘Jagadguru of Jhoot’ is working overtime to save his image. Let him produce the letter if he has the courage.” This came just hours after Prime Minister Modi accused the Congress of plotting to steal the free ration facility from people by complaining to the Election Commission against him.
The Rajya Sabha MP stated, “In the meantime, attached is the proof of Modi opposing the National Food Security Act on August 7, 2013, and then making a complete U-Turn by rebranding it as PMGKY.”
His comments followed the Prime Minister’s announcement at a public gathering in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, that Congress leaders have been threatening to file a complaint with the Election Commission over his pledge to prolong the free ration program for the underprivileged for a further five years.
“Let them commit this sin, I will continue to do good work for the people,” Modi said addressing a public meeting ahead of the November 17 state Assembly polls.
Eighty crore people will get free ration for the next five years, he added.
Modi also said he will continue to fight against corruption despite abuses being hurled at him.
