In an apparent attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his “drunk men lying on Varanasi roads” remarks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said those who are not in “hosh” (senses) themselves are calling the youth “nashedi” (intoxicated).

While addressing the public after launching several developmental projects worth Rs 13,000 crore in his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi, PM Modi said, “Member of Congress’ ‘shahi-parivar’ is calling the youth of Varanasi ‘nashedi’ (intoxicated),”

Without naming Rahul Gandhi, PM Modi said, “Those who are not in ‘hosh’ themselves are calling the youth ‘nashedi’.”

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“What kind of language is this? Now they are taking out their frustration on the youth of Uttar Pradesh. The youth of UP are busy in building a developed state,” he added.

Gandhi had recently said that in Varanasi he observed some youths inebriated, lying on the streets, and dancing at night. “The future of the youth of Uttar Pradesh is intoxicated,” he had added.

Slamming the Congress party, PM Modi said Uttar Pradesh had been left behind in development for decades due to the politics of “parivarvaad”, corruption and appeasement.

The Prime Minister also attacked the INDIA bloc and said the Opposition leaders come together during every election but when the result is “nil”, they separate and “start abusing each other”.

Expressing his confidence about the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, he added, “This time the mood of the entire country is favouring Modi’s guarantee, all the seats in Uttar Pradesh will go to NDA.”

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In his address, the Prime Minister said the speed of development of Varanasi has increased in the last 10 years, PTI reported.

Noting that in the 10 years as the MP, Varanasi has made him a ‘Banarasi’, Modi said he was committed to improving the lives of the people of Kashi.

Highlighting his government’s work for farmers and the poor, he said animal husbandry is a medium to make women self-reliant and a support for small and landless farmers.

“I remain vocal for locals to advertise small artisans. Modi is the ambassador of small farmers and entrepreneurs,” the prime minister added.

(With inputs from PTI)