Mamata allying with those who wish to break country: Modi

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Press Trust of India Cooch Behar
Last Updated : Apr 07 2019 | 4:35 PM IST

In a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Sunday "speed-breaker Didi" has applied brakes on several central schemes, denying people of the benefits available in other parts of the country.

Addressing a rally at Rash Mela ground here, he accused the chief minister of "allying with those who want to divide the nation and propagate the idea of two prime ministers" in the country.

Last week, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah has sought a separate prime minister for Jammu and Kashmir, triggering angry reactions from the BJP leaders.

"For vote bank politics, Didi now stands with the people who want to break India. She is supporting people who want two prime ministers in the country. Do you want two prime ministers - one for India and one for Kashmir," Modi said.

Reminiscing the role played by Jan Sangh founder Shyama Prasad Mookherjee in unifying India with Kashmir, he said, "Banerjee was trying to disrespect the legendary leader's sacrifices."
Noting that a venue with limited space was allotted for his rally, Modi said, "Didi tried her best to stop people from attending the rally in large numbers. How does she expect to win the elections with such childish antics."

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First Published: Apr 07 2019 | 4:35 PM IST

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