NEW DELHI: Opposition leaders on Wednesday mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing him of indulging on theatrics and enjoying politics over scientists' achievements following his deal with to the country pronouncing a success check of an anti-satellite missile, whilst some parties complained to the Election Commission alleging violation of the type code.
Congress President Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at PM Modi wishing him "happy World Theatre Day" at the same time as he congratulated the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO).
"Well done DRDO, extremely proud of your work. I would also like to wish the PM a very happy World Theatre Day," he mentioned on Twitter.
Other Congress leaders credited successive governments led by means of their birthday celebration for the fulfillment.
"The UPA government had initiated the ASAT program which has reached fruition today. I congratulate our space scientists and the visionary leadership of Dr Manmohan Singh," senior Congress chief Ahmed Patel tweeted.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee mentioned that PM Modi's announcement used to be "limitless drama and publicity mongering", amounting to "gross violation" of the type code of conduct. She additionally accused the Prime Minister of making the announcement to "reap political benefits" and mentioned her birthday celebration will transfer the EC.
Speaking in the same vein, allies BSP and SP alleged it used to be a diversionary tactic whilst the CPM lodged a complaint with the Election Commission, terming the Prime Minister's action as a "violation" of the type code of conduct.
However, resources within the Election Commission mentioned on Wednesday that problems associated with national safety and disaster management do not fall underneath the ambit of the type code of conduct.
"There is no great urgency in conducting and announcing the mission now by a government past its expiry date. It seems a desperate oxygen to save the imminent sinking of the BJP boat. We are lodging a complaint with the Election Commission," the TMC supremo mentioned.
"Today's announcement is yet another limitless drama and publicity mongering by Modi desperately trying to reap political benefits at the time of election. This is a gross violation of Model Code of Conduct," Banerjee tweeted.
Pointing out that analysis, area management and development "are continuous processes", Banerjee mentioned, "Modi, as usual, likes to take the credit for everything. Credit to those who really deserve it, our scientists & researchers."
In a complaint to the EC, CPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury wrote to the Election Commission, asking it why Prime Minister Narendra Modi used to be allowed to "politically colour" the achievements of Indian scientists in the course of polls.
"Such a mission should normally be announced to the nation and to the world by the relevant scientific authorities like the DRDO. Instead, the Indian Prime Minister has taken the route of an address to the nation in making this announcement," Yechury mentioned.
"This announcement comes in the midst of the ongoing election campaign where the prime minister himself is a candidate. This is clearly a violation of the model code of conduct," he added.
BSP supremo Mayawati accused Prime Minister Modi of enjoying politics over India's anti-satellite missile capability.
"Congratulations to Indian defence scientists for the successful experiment of shooting down a satellite in the space. But the prime minister playing politics under its garb for electoral gains is most condemnable," she mentioned in her tweet in Hindi.
"The honourable Election Commission should definitely take cognizance of this," Mayawati mentioned on Twitter.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav mentioned Modi were given himself an hour of loose TV and diverted country's attention clear of problems at the floor.
"Today Narendra Modi got himself an hour of free TV and divert(ed) nation's attention away from issues on ground unemployment rural crisis and women's security by pointing at the sky," he tweeted.
Earlier within the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced that India had demonstrated anti-satellite missile capability by means of capturing down a are living satellite, describing it as a unprecedented fulfillment that places the country in an exclusive club of area super powers.
"In the journey of every nation there are moments that bring utmost pride and have a historic impact on generations to come. One such moment is today," Modi mentioned in an unparalleled broadcast to the country on television, radio and social media.
His deal with got here as campaigning intensifies for Lok Sabha elections that start on April 11.
Launching a counter attack, finance minister Arun Jaitley accused the erstwhile UPA govt of no longer granting scientists permission to build the country's personal anti-satellite missile, pronouncing it lacked "capability and clarity".
BJP chief Amit Shah too hit back at the opposition parties pronouncing "the Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Missile was successfully tested in space but it seems a few people on Earth have also got hurt" and alleged that the
"UPA did not have the courage to back its institutions and people", whilst the "NDA under PM Modi has shown the conviction to do so".
At the AICC briefing, Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala mentioned such achievements don't seem to be new for the DRDO.
"So these are the achievements of our scientists, obviously they have the support of every government," he mentioned and alleged that PM Modi desires to "shut down Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) which works in tandem with DRDO".
Congress President Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at PM Modi wishing him "happy World Theatre Day" at the same time as he congratulated the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO).
"Well done DRDO, extremely proud of your work. I would also like to wish the PM a very happy World Theatre Day," he mentioned on Twitter.
Well performed DRDO, extremely happy with your paintings. I'd additionally like to hope the PM a very happy World Theatre Day.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) 1553674782000Other Congress leaders credited successive governments led by means of their birthday celebration for the fulfillment.
"The UPA government had initiated the ASAT program which has reached fruition today. I congratulate our space scientists and the visionary leadership of Dr Manmohan Singh," senior Congress chief Ahmed Patel tweeted.
The UPA govt had initiated the ASAT program which has reached fruition today I congratulate our area scient… https://t.co/qLu09DB5w7
— Ahmed Patel (@ahmedpatel) 1553670948000West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee mentioned that PM Modi's announcement used to be "limitless drama and publicity mongering", amounting to "gross violation" of the type code of conduct. She additionally accused the Prime Minister of making the announcement to "reap political benefits" and mentioned her birthday celebration will transfer the EC.
Today’s announcement is yet some other endless drama and exposure mongering by means of Modi desperately trying to reap poli… https://t.co/EqzZ6yITnk
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataReliable) 1553674550000Speaking in the same vein, allies BSP and SP alleged it used to be a diversionary tactic whilst the CPM lodged a complaint with the Election Commission, terming the Prime Minister's action as a "violation" of the type code of conduct.
However, resources within the Election Commission mentioned on Wednesday that problems associated with national safety and disaster management do not fall underneath the ambit of the type code of conduct.
"There is no great urgency in conducting and announcing the mission now by a government past its expiry date. It seems a desperate oxygen to save the imminent sinking of the BJP boat. We are lodging a complaint with the Election Commission," the TMC supremo mentioned.
"Today's announcement is yet another limitless drama and publicity mongering by Modi desperately trying to reap political benefits at the time of election. This is a gross violation of Model Code of Conduct," Banerjee tweeted.
Pointing out that analysis, area management and development "are continuous processes", Banerjee mentioned, "Modi, as usual, likes to take the credit for everything. Credit to those who really deserve it, our scientists & researchers."
Research, area management & development are a continuing process through the years. Modi, as same old, likes to take the… https://t.co/mI00FFTf9V
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataReliable) 1553674522000In a complaint to the EC, CPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury wrote to the Election Commission, asking it why Prime Minister Narendra Modi used to be allowed to "politically colour" the achievements of Indian scientists in the course of polls.
"Such a mission should normally be announced to the nation and to the world by the relevant scientific authorities like the DRDO. Instead, the Indian Prime Minister has taken the route of an address to the nation in making this announcement," Yechury mentioned.
"This announcement comes in the midst of the ongoing election campaign where the prime minister himself is a candidate. This is clearly a violation of the model code of conduct," he added.
BSP supremo Mayawati accused Prime Minister Modi of enjoying politics over India's anti-satellite missile capability.
"Congratulations to Indian defence scientists for the successful experiment of shooting down a satellite in the space. But the prime minister playing politics under its garb for electoral gains is most condemnable," she mentioned in her tweet in Hindi.
भारतीय रक्षा वैज्ञानिकों द्वारा अंतरिक्ष में सैटेलाइट मार गिराये जाने का सफल परीक्षण करके देश का सर ऊंचा करने के लि… https://t.co/fvYIn7O90O
— Mayawati (@Mayawati) 1553674085000"The honourable Election Commission should definitely take cognizance of this," Mayawati mentioned on Twitter.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav mentioned Modi were given himself an hour of loose TV and diverted country's attention clear of problems at the floor.
"Today Narendra Modi got himself an hour of free TV and divert(ed) nation's attention away from issues on ground unemployment rural crisis and women's security by pointing at the sky," he tweeted.
Earlier within the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced that India had demonstrated anti-satellite missile capability by means of capturing down a are living satellite, describing it as a unprecedented fulfillment that places the country in an exclusive club of area super powers.
"In the journey of every nation there are moments that bring utmost pride and have a historic impact on generations to come. One such moment is today," Modi mentioned in an unparalleled broadcast to the country on television, radio and social media.
His deal with got here as campaigning intensifies for Lok Sabha elections that start on April 11.
Launching a counter attack, finance minister Arun Jaitley accused the erstwhile UPA govt of no longer granting scientists permission to build the country's personal anti-satellite missile, pronouncing it lacked "capability and clarity".
BJP chief Amit Shah too hit back at the opposition parties pronouncing "the Anti-Satellite (ASAT) Missile was successfully tested in space but it seems a few people on Earth have also got hurt" and alleged that the
"UPA did not have the courage to back its institutions and people", whilst the "NDA under PM Modi has shown the conviction to do so".
At the AICC briefing, Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala mentioned such achievements don't seem to be new for the DRDO.
"So these are the achievements of our scientists, obviously they have the support of every government," he mentioned and alleged that PM Modi desires to "shut down Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) which works in tandem with DRDO".
Opposition parties accuse PM Modi of 'playing politics' over ASAT missile test
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