Modi taunts Chidambaram, calls him "recounting Minister"

: In an apparent reference to senior Congress leader P Chidambaram, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday taunted him as a "recounting Minister' of the UPA regime, describing him as 'arrogant'.

Citing his government's step of offering tax exemption for those with incomes upto Rs five lakh, he told a public rally here that it was a reflection of genuine concern for the middle class, unlike the previous UPA regime.

After referring to this step , Modi said he wanted to recall the state of affairs during the UPA regime.

"There was a very wise Minister from Tamil Nadu," he said and told the audience, "you know whom I am talking about."
In his typical arrogance, he says why is the middle class so worried about price rise when they buy such expensive ice cream and mineral water."
"Mr recounting minister, the middle class does not need the taunt by you and Congress. They have rejected you and will continue to do so."
Be it "agriculture or MSME," the answer will invariably be "Modi, Modi, Modi."
"Those who thought they could never be questioned, who lorded over the nation are now having to give an account for the loot. This is what a change in India today."
Mocking at the grand opposition against his party,he said "our friends in the opposition are very funny."
Though the opposition called his government a failure and claimed it did nothing for the people and that he would be badly defeated, "still they have to form a big alliance to defeat Modi."
However, "what is the agenda of the so called alliance, what are the issues they fight for, nobody knows. Because their guns are only aimed at me. This is 'maha milavat, or adulteration."
"The opposition is good at one thing and that is to spread panic. Time and again they have tried to mislead farmers, workers and youngsters."