In San Jose, PM Narendra Modi Takes ’Damaad’ Swipe at Congress

Mangalore Today News Network

San Jose, Sep 28, 2015:  Addressing the Indian community in San Jose today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi targeted the Congress and even took a "damaad (son-in-law)" swipe.

 

"In our country it doesn’t take much for allegations to come up against politicians...This person made 50 crores, that son made 250 cr, that daughter made 500 crores, someone’s damaad (son-in-law) made 1000 crores..." PM Modi said, addressing the packed SAP Centre in San Jose, California.

The pause after "Damaad" was filled with titters from the gathering.

This is not the first time the prime minister has used the term, which is seen to be a reference to Congress president Sonia Gandhi’s son-in-law Robert Vadra and his controversial land deals.

PM Modi questioned the 18,000-strong audience: "Aren’t you sick of all of this? Aren’t you angry? My countrymen, I am standing in your midst. Is there any allegation against me?" A resounding "No" came from the audience.

"I’m only going to live for the country and die for the country," declared the 65-year-old prime minister.

 

Courtesy: NDTV