Modi attacks Cong for ‘criminal negligence’ on defence production

JODHPUR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday accused successive Congress governments of “not letting” the country become self-reliant in defence production after Independence, and termed it a “criminal negligence”.

At an election rally here, Modi said when India got Independence, the country had a 150-year experience in defence production and had 18 operational ordnance factories.

“On the other hand, China had no factory in defence production during that period. But now the neighbouring country is not only self-reliant in that sector but is also an exporter,” he said, adding when he came to power in 2014, he pushed defence production which has increased manifold now.

He also questioned the Congress’ policy of zero-tolerance against terror.

“After the 26/11 attacks of 2008, the Congress had promised zero tolerance against terrorism in its 2009 manifesto.

“In Pune there was a blast, the Congress remained tight-lipped as if nothing had happened. Mumbai was rocked by blasts… still the Congress’ lips were sealed. There were blasts in Delhi….in Patna, but the Congress didn’t react,” Modi said. (AGENCIES)

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