Sir — This refers to the report, “Proud to be Indian, RaGa taunts Modi” (May 21). Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly said during his foreign trip that earlier, people were ashamed to be Indians, but after the BJP-led Government came to power, they are proud of that fact. The statement, especially coming on foreign soil, was uncalled for. It does not behove a mature and intelligent leader like Mr Modi.
Not to be outdone, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi has been following a similar strategy of meaningless comments that do nothing to enhance his image and the reputation of his party which has been struggling to make a comeback after the 2014 debacle. The public wants development, not mud-slinging.