New name but same faces, same sins: PM Modi slams INDIA bloc
1 year, 4 months ago

New name but same faces, same sins: PM Modi slams INDIA bloc

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the Opposition bloc, Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance, and said the group changed their name but they include the "same faces, same sins, habits and deploy the same methods". Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the international airport in Gujarat's Rajkot on Thursday, PM Modi said, "They have the same faces, sins, habits, but the group's name has been changed. The prime minister slammed the Opposition bloc and called them "dynasts and corrupts" and said they changed the name of their group "because they are upset with the fact that the dreams of the people are being accomplished". Slamming the opposition parties, PM Modi said, "Had it been their government, milk would have cost Rs 300 per litre today and pulses would have cost Rs 500 per kg."

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Hindustan Times  

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The Independent  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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India Today  

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Associated Press  

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Al Jazeera  

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The Hindu  

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India TV News  

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India TV News  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Al Jazeera  

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