Rahul Gandhi attacks Amit Shah over his 'animal' remark in Bangalore
Bangalore, Apr 8 (IBNS): Campaigning in poll-bound Karnataka, Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Sunday attacked BJP chief Amit Shah over his recent 'animal' remark and said his partymen will never use such language.
"The BJP President refers to the Opposition as 'dogs', 'snakes', and 'cats'. Let me tell you from this stage that no leader of the Congress party will ever use such despicable language," Gandhi said while addressing a rally in Bangalore.
Lakhs of people have gathered to hear Congress President Shri @RahulGandhi in Bengaluru at the finale of #JanaAashirwadaYatre in Palace Grounds. pic.twitter.com/DNmfqmhXMU
— Karnataka Congress (@INCKarnataka) April 8, 2018
Attacking the opposition leaders, BJP chief Amit Shah on Friday likened them to animals banding together for self-preservation against the wave in favour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi blowing in the nation.
"In case of a massive flood, all snakes, mongooses, cats, dogs and even cheetahs and lions climb up a huge tree as they fear rising water levels,": Shah was quoted as saying to the media.
Attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gandhi said: "When there was a drought in Karnataka, PM Modi gave the least amount of money to the state because it has a Congress govt. Is Karnataka not a part of India according to PM Modi?"
He said Congress will consider all suggestions given by people across Karnataka while making its manifesto for the polls.
"On behalf of the Congress party, I assure you that the suggestions given by people from every district of Karnataka will find a place in our election manifesto," he said.
Both BJP chief Amit Shah and Rahul have been visiting Karnataka frequently as the state is heading towards the poll in few weeks' time.
While the Congress is aiming to get re-elected to power for the second consecutive time, the BJP is trying to return to power after a gap of five years.
The poll contest has turned out to be a clash between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and BJP's Chief Ministerial candidate B.S. Yeddyurappa.
The poll will be held on May 12 and the counting of votes will take place on 15th of the same month.
Image: Congress Twitter page
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