Mumbai sources reported that a Maharashtra BJP spokesperson on Friday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the "11th incarnation" of Lord Vishnu, prompting ridicule by the Opposition, with the Congress calling it an "insult" to the gods. State BJP spokesperson Avadhut Wagh said on Twitter "Hon PM @narendramodi ji is the 11th Avatar (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu”.
Meanwhile when talking to a Marathi news channel, he said, "The country is fortunate that we have got a god like leader in Modi." Further attacking Mr Wagh, state Congress spokesperson Atul Londhe said it was an "insult" to the gods. He added "This is also an attempt to find lost political ground (by Wagh). He does not think this (comment) needs to be given much importance”. Moreover the remark was reflective of the "low level of culture" within the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Mr Londhe said.
As per report Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLA Jitendra Awhad also took a dig at Wagh. He told reporters "Wagh is an engineering graduate from VJTI. There is a need now to check if his certificate (degree) is genuine and this was not expected from him”.
