Modi, Kejriwal two sides of same coin: Kharge

New Delhi, Feb 2 (UNI) Asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal were two sides of the same coin

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal were two sides of the same coin and both feel insecure about strong leaders.

Addressing a public meeting in Mustafabad in support of the Congress candidate Ali Mehdi, Kharge said that Modi and Kejriwal were unable to tolerate strong leaders.

"Both Modi ji and Kejriwal ji feel insecure about strong leaders and cannot tolerate them. Kejriwal appointed a Chief Minister and told it on her face that she was a temporary Chief Minister. In the same way, Modi ji also sidelines any such leader whom he considers to be stronger," he said.

He appealed to the people of Delhi to give a chance to the Congress and bring back the glorious era of progress and development in the national capital as was witnessed during the tenure of Sheila DiksheHitting out at Kejriwal for lying to people by claiming to bring in an honest government, Kharge said, "Kejriwal started from a small car and now travels in a motorcade of 10-20 vehicles and lives in a 'Sheesh Mahal'. He cheated anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare and the people of Delhi with his lies."

He alleged that Modi was no different as both were masters in lying.

"Modi promised to bring back black money from foreign countries and deposit Rs 15 lakh each in every Indian's bank account and provide two crore jobs every year. Both feel threatened by strong leaders and that is why they do not get along with anyone," he said.

He also challenged both Modi and Kejriwal to tell what they had done for the country.

"I want to ask Modi ji and Kejriwal ji what they have done for the country. They should tell the people of Delhi what they have done for them. Kejriwal makes false promises and lies to people," he said.

Kharge also appealed to the people to take these elections seriously and come out and vote for the Congress party, which takes everyone along.

"These elections are very important. I appeal to you to take these elections seriously and come out and vote for the Congress party, which takes everyone along," he said.

He reminded them that it was the Congress which brought freedom to the country and after independence built the country as a democracy where everyone is equal.

"It was the Congress which brought freedom to the country and after independence built the country as a democracy where everyone is equal. We take along everyone and do not discriminate on the basis of religion, caste or creed," he said.

Referring to the violence and riots that took place in Delhi, he asked the people whether Kejriwal or anyone from the BJP had visited them.

"When violence and riots took place in Delhi, did Kejriwal or anyone from the BJP come to meet you and ask about your well-being? It was Congress leader Rahul Gandhi who stood by you," he said.

"That is the philosophy of Congress to stand by people and take along everyone," he added.

Kharge also reiterated the guarantees for the people of Delhi including Rs 2,500 per month for women, Rs 8,500 monthly stipend for educated youth, 300 units of free power, cooking gas for Rs 500 per cylinder, ration kit and Rs 25 lakh health insurance cover for everyone.