During a public address in Telangana, PM Modi criticized Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for his "fighting against Shakti" remark. PM Modi stated that the country is divided between those who want to destroy 'Shakti' and those who worship 'Shakti', and that the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on June 4 will be a contest between the two. This statement was made in response to Gandhi's statement during the Tamil Nadu election campaign. In the same address, PM Modi also mentioned the success of India's Chandrayaan mission, which was dedicated to the 'Shiv Shakti' point of the moon where the lander had touched down.
Tamilisai Soundararajan: A Critic of Rahul Gandhi's "Fighting Against Shakti" Remark
Background
During a public address in Telangana in 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for his "fighting against Shakti" remark. Gandhi had made the statement during the Tamil Nadu election campaign, referring to the Hindu goddess Shakti, who represents power and energy.
PM Modi's Response
PM Modi stated that the country is divided between those who want to destroy 'Shakti' (power) and those who worship 'Shakti'. He added that the upcoming Lok Sabha elections would be a contest between the two.
Modi also mentioned the success of India's Chandrayaan mission, which was dedicated to the 'Shiv Shakti' point of the moon where the lander had touched down.
Tamilisai Soundararajan's Criticism
Tamilisai Soundararajan, the Governor of Telangana, criticized Gandhi's remark, stating that it was "ridiculous" and "insulting to Hindu sentiments." She urged Congress to apologize for the statement.
Soundararajan also praised PM Modi's speech, saying that it had "rebutted" Gandhi's "false allegations" and had "exposed the Congress party's anti-Hindu agenda."
Top 5 FAQs
1. What is Shakti? Shakti is a Hindu goddess who represents power, energy, and creativity. She is often depicted as a young woman riding a tiger or lion.
2. Why did Rahul Gandhi make the "fighting against Shakti" remark? Gandhi's remark was interpreted as a criticism of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has been accused of promoting a Hindu nationalist agenda.
3. How did PM Modi respond to Gandhi's remark? PM Modi stated that the country is divided between those who want to destroy 'Shakti' and those who worship 'Shakti'. He also mentioned the success of India's Chandrayaan mission, which was dedicated to the 'Shiv Shakti' point of the moon.
4. What did Tamilisai Soundararajan say about Gandhi's remark? Soundararajan criticized Gandhi's remark, calling it "ridiculous" and "insulting to Hindu sentiments." She urged Congress to apologize for the statement.
5. What is the significance of the Shiv Shakti point of the moon? The Shiv Shakti point of the moon is considered a sacred site in Hinduism. It is believed to be the place where the god Shiva and his consort Shakti reside.
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