Debate democracy in party, says Modi, praises media for backing Swachh Bharat

Modi also reached out to the media and praised it for supporting the Swachh Bharat campaign

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for a debate on democracy within political parties in the country. Though he did not name any outfit or person, the comment — articulated during the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP’s) Diwali celebrations — comes at a time when opposition Congress is poised for a leadership change.

Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi is expected to take over the reins of the party from his mother Sonia Gandhi. While some sources claim this could happen as early as November, others are of the opinion that the change will take place only after Gujarat Assembly elections in