New Delhi sources stated
that after
ignoring criticism over his "Corrupt no:1" remark at Rajiv
Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made another sensational charge against
the former PM. Meanwhile he accused the Gandhi family of using warship INS
Viraat as its "personal taxi" when Rajiv Gandhi was the prime
minister.
Furthermore from academicians to Congress and
other opposition leaders, Modi's "corrupt no. 1" comment
drew widespread condemnation as the critics felt the prime minister lowered the
dignity of his office by making such comments about a former PM, who is no
longer alive. Apparently BJP's Karnataka leader, Srinivasa Prasad, also condemned the
prime minister's remarks and said that Rajiv Gandhi did not die of
"corruption allegations". He said "LTTE planned and assassinated
Rajiv Gandhi. He did not die due to corruption allegations. Nobody believes that,
even he doesn’t believe it and he had lot of respect for Modi ji, but it was
not necessary for him to speak against Rajiv Gandhi”.
Moreover defying the earlier reactions, Modi continued his attack on
Wednesday. Modi claimed, adding that when a family becomes supreme, the country's
security is at stake. Modi said
"INS Viraat was insulted by using it as a personal taxi.
This happened when Rajiv Gandhi and his family was out for a 10 day vacation.
INS Viraat was deployed for securing our maritime boundary, but it was diverted
to take the Gandhi family which was out for a vacation”.