'Deny, divert, distort, deflect & defame'

NT Correspondent

New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday took a dig at PM Narendra Modi saying that he is rattled by INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) and has given a new meaning to NDA as National Defamation Alliance.

In a tweet, Ramesh, who is party’s communication incharge said, “It’s clear that the Prime Minister is very rattled by the 26-party INDIA. Not only is he trying to give new life to the almost-dead NDA but has also given it a new meaning through his vile abuses this morning—the National Defamation Alliance.”

He added that, “When he is cornered, this is what Mr Modi does all the time— deny, divert, distort, deflect and defame.”

The veteran leader’s remarks came after PM Modi during the BJP Parliamentary Party meeting this morning said the East India Company and the Indian National Congress were created by the British.

Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said while "we are talking about Manipur, which is burning", the prime minister is "talking about East India (Company) and saying INDIA means East India (Company)".

Hitting back at Modi, Rahul Gandhi tweeted: "Call us whatever you want, Mr Modi. We are INDIA. We will help heal Manipur and wipe the tears of every woman...''