Support to Modi exposes Badals' double standards

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Press Trust of India Amritsar
Last Updated : Sep 16 2013 | 10:01 PM IST
CPI today said Shiromani Akali Dal's support to BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi had exposed the Punjab-based party's double standards.
"Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) always raised its voice for secularism and respect to all religions, but the support to Modi has virtually exposed double standards of the Badals," CPI National Executive member Joginder Dayal said while addressing a press conference here.
Questioning the move of Punjab Chief Minister and SAD patron Parkash Singh Badal and deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, the CPI leader said, "By extending support to Modi, Badals have violated ethics of the Sikhs as it always seeks wellbeing of entire humanity".
Dayal ruled out his party's support for BJP even if such situation arises in the post-poll scenario.
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First Published: Sep 16 2013 | 10:01 PM IST

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