Taking a jibe All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary Rahul Gandhi, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Monday claimed that the sicion of the Gandhi family was an 'international' leader who could contest elections in Italy too.
Raking up the issue of foreign origin of Congress President Sonia Gandhi, on his 62nd birthday on Monday, the BJP leader who is on a month-long poll campaign said that he was proud to be a regional leader. Modi was speaking during a public gathering in Rajkot district.
Commenting on the statement by a Congress leader that Modi was not comparable with Rahul Gandhi because former was a state leader while the later was a national leader, the chief minister said, "I accept 50 per cent of the statement with pride. I am very proud to be the leader of Gujarat and serving its people. But Rahul Gandhi is not a national but an international leader who can win elections both in India as well as Italy!" Modi quipped. He was speaking a public function in Rajkot.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app