Reference News Network said on May 9** Indian media said that Indian Prime Minister Modi accused the Gandhi family of using the Indian Navy's "Virat" aircraft carrier as a "private taxi" for 10 days for vacation at a Bharatiya Janata Party rally held in Delhi's Ramlila Square on May 8.
According to India's First Post on May 8, Modi accused the Gandhi family of sabotage, saying that Indian Navy personnel were stationed on the island to serve Rajiv Gandhi and his family. Modi was referring to the former prime minister and his family's holiday in the Lakshadweep Islands in 1987.
"There were even Navy personnel who went to serve Rajiv Gandhi and his family, who were on vacation on the island," he said. During this period, the aircraft carrier "Virat" was also stationed on the island for 10 days. At that time, the aircraft carrier 'Virat', which was guarding the maritime border, was ordered to send Rajiv Gandhi and his family to an island for vacation. Even some of his in-laws flew on the 'Virat'. Isn't this a sabotage for ***? ”
He said, "Have you ever heard of someone going on vacation on **? Don't be surprised, but it's already happening. The most powerful family in Congress uses the Virat as their private taxi. "They want to win votes on the basis of their family fame, but they can't stand any accusations of misconduct," Modi said. If you're going to use someone's fame to win votes, you're responsible for that person's actions. ”
INS Virat is the flagship aircraft carrier of the Indian Navy. It has been in service for almost 30 years, from 1987.
According to reports, Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is in a fierce contest with its "old rival" Congress Party in the elections for the lower house of parliament. Congress Party Chairman Rahul Gandhi is the son of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
All seven parliamentary constituencies in Delhi will hold their polls on May 12. The results will be announced on May 23. (Compiled by Wang Dongdong).