The Congress on Friday threatened to campaign against PM Narendra Modi, whenever he attacks any previous Indian Government on foreign soil.
The party also demanded an apology from Modi, who while speaking at an event in Canada, accused the previous Governments of creating a “mess” in the country.
“It shows his sick mentality. He has again broken the tradition of not taking domestic politics abroad and has again made malicious attacks on previous Governments. We cannot tolerate such unbecoming behaviour any longer. Henceforth, if he again does so on foreign soil, a Congress representative will be present there to respond immediately,” party spokesperson Anand Sharma.
Charging that Modi had painted a picture which suggests that India was known only for corruption and scams before he came to office, Sharma said the PM had “lowered the dignity” of his office.
“The PM should apologise. We have honoured the convention so far. The PM should realise that he goes abroad as the Prime Minister of the country and not as a ‘pracharak’ of the BJP and RSS,” the spokesperson said.