Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Friday slammed Congress president Rahul Gandhi for using "thief" word for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
At a rally in Rajasthan's Dungarpur district on Thursday, Gandhi said now it is heard on the streets that the country's 'chowkidar' is a thief.
"Galli galli mein shor hai, Hindustan ka chowkidar chor hai," he said in Hindi.
Gandhi's words were unparliamentary and undignified, Meghwal told reporters here.
"Rahul Gandhi dislikes the fact that a villager became prime minister of the country. How can a villager become a prime minister as the post was reserved for Gandhi-Nehru family," Meghwal said.
He said that one should feel ashamed of using such a word for the prime minister of the country who was saving Rs 90,000 crore through a novel initiative like direct benefit transfer.
Rajasthan BJP president Madan Lal Saini also condemned Gandhi's remarks.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
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