'Why is Congress Perturbed by PM Modi's Remarks?' Asks Venkaiah Naidu

Hyderabad, Telangana: Hitting back at the Congress, Union Minister M Venkaiah Naidu sought to know why the party was getting unnecessarily perturbed over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks in the US today, since no names were mentioned in his address.

"Prime Minister has not taken name of any party or person. Then why should Congress get disturbed? Perturbed? We are not able to understand. Prime Minister during his visits, has been explaining the situation, developments in India to the Indian diaspora. Nobody should have any objection over that," the minister told reporters.

The Congress has criticised PM Modi for his veiled attack in the US, saying they were "ashamed" of his behaviour on foreign soil. The Prime Minister had made a reference to "damaad" or son-in-law while talking about corruption during his address to the Indian community in California today.

The Union Parliamentary Affairs minister also said that criticism of PM Modi's frequent visits abroad is unfair. "We can feel that those making such criticism do not have knowledge of history. It would be good if they check how many visits prime ministers made earlier and how many days they toured," he said.

This US visit is not just a new milestone, but the world is seeing the Prime Minister as a "reformer, performer and transformer", said the 66-year-old minister.

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"Google will help India set up base for free Internet broadband through hotspot wi-fi at 500 railway stations. Microsoft will provide low-cost broadband technology to five lakh villages across India. Apple promises to set up manufacturing base in India. All this is going to help the country," said Mr Naidu.

Calling PM Modi as a real 'Maker of Developed India', Mr Naidu appealed to the opposition to join hands with the government and extend constructive support to certain legislations in Parliament.

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