PM Modi Amps Up Attack On Congress As He Begins BJP's Lok Sabha Campaign In Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh — IN PICS

In a strongly worded criticism aimed at the Congress, PM Narendra Modi on Monday attributed the nation's various challenges to the grand old party and likened it to bitter gourd (karela).

Addressing rallies in Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, PM Narendra Modi came down heavily on the Congress and ascribed the country's numerous problems to the grand old party.

During his rally in Maharashtra, he said that the Congress party has lost people's support due to its deeds and its recently released manifesto has the imprint of the pro-Partition Muslim League. (Image Source: PTI)

The PM praised Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and said he and the Shiv Sena are taking party founder late Bal Thackeray’s ideology forward with vigour. (Image Source: PTI)