NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday attacked the opposition parties for mocking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meditation in Kanyakumari, saying it was fresh evidence of hatred towards Sanatan Dharma in the Hindu sphere.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi is meditating at the world-famous Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari, the place where Swami Vivekananda envisioned the development of India. It is unfortunate that the Indian National Congress and the Indian Independence League are troubled by this,” BJP chief spokesman Anil Balni said in a statement.
“Why does the BJP and the Indian Independence League have so much hatred for Sanatan Dharma, meditation and worship for a developed India?” he asked.
Dismissing as baseless the Opposition’s accusation that Modi’s meditation violates the Model Code of Conduct, Baluni noted that the Prime Minister will maintain silence for the 45 hours he meditates. “If his silence is powerful enough to agitate the heretics and those who defame the country, then he is nothing but an ascetic. Who has stopped the Opposition from doing sadhana, prayers and worship? They are indeed making such statements out of frustration and disappointment over their inevitable crushing defeat,” he added.
“Didn’t the Congress and INDI partner leaders hold a press conference today? Didn’t the media cover it on TV? While the PM is silent, the INDI alliance leaders are crying loudly. No matter how much they cry, only Modi will win,” Baluni added.
Indian National Congress Party leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday criticised PM Modi’s meditation, suggesting he could have done the same at home.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi is meditating at the world-famous Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari, the place where Swami Vivekananda envisioned the development of India. It is unfortunate that the Indian National Congress and the Indian Independence League are troubled by this,” BJP chief spokesman Anil Balni said in a statement.
“Why does the BJP and the Indian Independence League have so much hatred for Sanatan Dharma, meditation and worship for a developed India?” he asked.
Dismissing as baseless the Opposition’s accusation that Modi’s meditation violates the Model Code of Conduct, Baluni noted that the Prime Minister will maintain silence for the 45 hours he meditates. “If his silence is powerful enough to agitate the heretics and those who defame the country, then he is nothing but an ascetic. Who has stopped the Opposition from doing sadhana, prayers and worship? They are indeed making such statements out of frustration and disappointment over their inevitable crushing defeat,” he added.
“Didn’t the Congress and INDI partner leaders hold a press conference today? Didn’t the media cover it on TV? While the PM is silent, the INDI alliance leaders are crying loudly. No matter how much they cry, only Modi will win,” Baluni added.
Indian National Congress Party leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday criticised PM Modi’s meditation, suggesting he could have done the same at home.
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