Chhindwara, March 26 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav criticised the Congress on Thursday for criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi in light of recent developments in West Asia and their impact on India.
Speaking at a public rally in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, the Chief Minister said, "Prime Minister Modi is fulfilling his role in his own way, upholding the dignity of his country. However, the Congress is continuously trying to mislead the nation."
He also expressed support for External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar's statement regarding Pakistan's alleged central role in mediating between the US and Iran.
During a meeting with all political parties on Wednesday, EAM Jaishankar reportedly said that "India cannot be a 'broker' (Dalal) nation."
Chief Minister Yadav, who was addressing a ceremonial event following the inauguration of a series of development projects worth more than 500 crore in progress in the tribal-populated Chhindwara, praised EAM Jaishankar for describing "Pakistan as a 'dalal' country."
The Chief Minister said, "Congress leaders are saying that if we had spoken to this person or that person, things would have turned out differently. India is playing its role on its own terms. I appreciate EAM S. Jaishankar for calling Pakistan as 'dalal'."
During his visit to Chhindwara and the newly created district of Pandhurna, Chief Minister Yadav will also inaugurate more than 100 completed development projects worth Rs 506.29 crore.
Before addressing the event, the Chief Minister inaugurated more than 100 completed development projects worth Rs 506.29 crore for the development of Chhindwara and the newly established district of Pandhurna.
Key projects to be inaugurated include an office of the Madhya Pradesh Building Development Corporation worth Rs 69.49 crore, a Collector's Office, a district hospital, and a Superintendent of Police (SP) Office in the newly created district of Pandhurna.