PM Modi calls 'Mahaghatbandhan' an alliance of "opportunists"

Addressing a rally in Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj, a day after filing his nomination from the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat, Modi accused the alliance of "looting public money in the name of religion and caste" and called the 'Mahagathbandhan' an alliance of "opportunists".

Kannauj (UP): Hitting out at the 'Mahagathbandhan', Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday called the Samajwadi Party-Bahujan Samaj Party-Rashtiya Lok Dal tie-up in Uttar Pradesh an alliance of "opportunists".

Addressing a rally in Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj, a day after filing his nomination from the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat, Modi further accused the alliance of "looting public money in the name of religion and caste."

Modi also blamed the opposition for targeting and attacking the 'chowkidar' (watchman) and 'Ram bhakts' (disciple of Lord Rama).

"Whatever efforts you (opposition) make, there will be.." added Modi, leaving the crowd to respond, to which the crowd shouted in chorus "Modi again".

He ridiculed opposition leaders for their "dream" of winning the battle to Delhi and poked fun at BSP chief Mayawati for seeking support of the Samajwadi Party "just for the sake of power".

Modi told the gathering, "These (parties) are the ones who seek evidence of (Balakot) airstrikes and shed tears for Batla House encounter (against terroists)."