Prime Minister Modi while speaking at Ramlila ground on Wednesday had alleged that former PM Rajiv Gandhi had used INS Virat as his ‘Personal Taxi’
New Delhi| Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s comments on Rajiv Gandhi are creating ripples amidst the heated political campaign. Responding to PM Modi’s allegations that Rajiv Gandhi used naval warship INS Virat for his family’s vacation, senior Congress leader Anand Sharma has slammed him. Sharma said that Rajiv Gandhi went on INS Virat in an official capacity.
He called Modi’s comments unfortunate and said, “It is a matter of record the then Prime Minister visited the aircraft carrier in his official capacity just as PM Modi and Defence minister visit Vikramaditya the aircraft carrier.” He added, “Prime Minister is threatened because of the imminent defeat staring him in the face. But he should not lose his sense of proportion and make irresponsible statements.”
He said that Rajiv Gandhi visiting INS Virat along with his family was in an official capacity and it was well within rules and his right to do so. Sharma said, “If PM Modi had family and he would also be going there. but he goes alone because he has no connection with a family or any respect for family values.”
Prime Minister Modi while speaking at Ramlila ground on Wednesday had alleged that former PM Rajiv Gandhi had used INS Virat as his ‘Personal Taxi’ to transport the Gandhi family members to an island where they went for vacation and stayed there for 10 days. he said that not only national security was compromised but it was an insult to INS Virat.
However, three former naval officers came forward on Thursday stating that Rajiv Gandhi was the only person on board INS Virat and no foreigner or the Gandhi family member was accompanying him. Former naval chief Admiral L Ramdas in his statement also said that no ships were specially diverted for Rajiv Gandhi’s vacations.
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