'Some political parties only abuse Gujarat,' PM Modi at Junagadh

New Delhi, Oct 19: In an apparent attack on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its leader Gopal Italia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said,'some political parties think their work is incomplete if they do not abuse Gujarat and Gujaratis.' Gopal Italia was recently arrested for abusing PM Modi. He used derogatory words for PM's mother as well.

"Time has come to show our strength against those whose day starts and ends with abusing Gujarat and its citizens," Prime Minister said as quoted by news agency ANI.

"Don't you think time has come to teach a lesson to those who abuse and insult Gujarat and its people day and night? Should we tolerate those who defame Gujarat?" he further said.

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated projects worth around Rs 5860 crores in Rajkot, Gujarat today. The Prime Minister also inaugurated the India Urban Housing Conclave 2022. The Prime Minister dedicated over 1100 houses constructed under the Light House Project.

Addressing a gathering in the Race Course area of Rajkot city after launching a host of projects, including houses for the economically weaker sections, the PM expressed confidence aeroplanes will soon be manufactured in Gujarat as reported by news agency PTI.

Other projects being dedicated by the Prime Minister include a water supply project: Morbi-Bulk pipeline project from Brahmani-2 Dam to Narmada Canal Pumping Station, a regional Science Centre, flyover bridges and other projects related to road connectivity.

Other projects whose foundation stones are being laid include the AMUL-fed dairy plant at Gadhka, the construction of an indoor sports complex in Rajkot, two water supply projects and other projects in the roads and railways sector.