In this segment of 'India Election Watch' We Decodes Congress' ISIS-RSS Analogy with Mr. Andrew Whitehead, Former BBC Senior Journalist; Mr. Arun Anand, Senior Journalist & Mr. Lord Meghnad Desai, Author & Professor Emeritus at LSE.

India Election Watch: Congress' ISIS-RSS Analogy with experts

The Congress Tuesday condemned the remarks of its leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said appropriate action would be taken against him, even as it accused the PM of lowering the political discourse by using "abusive" language against his rivals. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Aiyar was back in the news on Tuesday with an article justifying his "neech" jibe against Modi two years ago, prompting the BJP to call him "abuser-in-chief" and his party arrogant. Aiyar also called Modi the most "foul-mouthed" prime minister the country has seen.

"We completely reject and condemn the remark of the likes of Mani Shankar Aiyar and every other person who is violating the time-tested principle of self-discipline in political discourse of mutual respect and adherence of ideas and ideology and not to verbal abuse while fighting an election," Congress' chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said.&nbsp;

"To give due regard even to your worst political enemy as was shown by (Congress president) Rahul Gandhi on the floor of Parliament. And, the BJP and Modiji gives sermons to us on political discourse," he said.

On action against Aiyar, Surjewala said, "We shall at the appropriate forum in the party, will definitely look at it and take appropriate action".

Aiyar was in 2017 suspended from the party when he made the "neech aadmi" remark against Modi ahead of the Gujarat assembly election, but was reinstated later.

Reacting to Aiyar's remarks at a press conference, Surjewala alleged that hatred, violence and abuse is the modus operandi of the BJP and not of the Congress.

"We have seen how in the last five years, including in the current election, rage and revenge has blinded Narendra Modi in using completely unacceptable, downright insulting, abusive language for his political opponents," he said.

The "truth" is that Modi has seriously lowered the prestige of the office of the prime minister in independent India by his choice of words, anger, uncontrollable rage, and by his quest to seek revenge against every opposition leader, particularly Rahul Gandhi and his family, he claimed.

Surjewala also said the Congress would like to seek answers from Modi on the "abuses and insults" to the memory of Jawaharlal Nehru and Rajiv Gandhi every other day.

Is the prime minister following a respectable political discourse, he asked.

"When the prime minister uses insulting remarks for (UPA chairperson) Sonia Gandhi in election rallies is that the 'maryada' (decorum) that is followed in our Indian political discourses," he said.

Surjewala accused Modi of lowering the political discourse by describing someone as "a 50-crore girlfriend".

He also hit out at Modi for promoting leaders who abused opposition leaders even describing them as 'Chenghiz Khan ki aulad'.

"The truth is that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will go down in history as the only PM who decimated, denigrated and annihilated the prestige of the office of the prime minister he holds, who violated every article of restraint and mutual respect written in the civilization of the country, who chooses verbal abuse as a weapon to silence his critics when he has no answer on jobs on agrarian distress and on a failed economy," he said.

Earlier in the day, Congress spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill said his party is not on the back foot regarding Aiyar's remarks. Instead, it should be Modi who should be ashamed for his remarks on former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, he said.

"Mani Shankar Aiyar's remarks are his own as stated by him in his article. His remarks are not shameful and the Congress is neither on the back foot nor ashamed of his remarks. It's the PM who should be ashamed for lowering the dignity of the office he occupies by making disparaging remarks against former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi and former Congress president Sonia Gandhi.

"The PM should apologise to the country for the abusive language that he has used," Shergill said, referring to Modi recently saying Rajiv Gandhi's life ended as 'Bhrashtachari No 1' (corrupt number 1).&nbsp;

Shergill said more than Aiyar, the media should question Modi and he should apologise for downgrading the system for using a lowly language and inflicting low blows.&nbsp;

"The prime minister is paranoid. Prime minister is in electoral depression. His abusive remarks, lowly remarks not befitting the post of the Prime Minister reflect the defeat which he is going to face on 23 May, 2019," he said.&nbsp;

The Congress Tuesday condemned the remarks of its leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said appropriate action would be taken against him, even as it accused the PM of lowering the political discourse by using "abusive" language against his rivals.

The Congress Tuesday condemned the remarks of its leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said appropriate action would be taken against him, even as it accused the PM of lowering the political discourse by using "abusive" language against his rivals. Aiyar was back in the news on Tuesday with an article justifying his "neech" jibe against Modi two years ago, prompting the BJP to call him "abuser-in-chief" and his party arrogant. Aiyar also called Modi the most "foul-mouthed" prime minister the country has seen. "We completely reject and condemn the remark of the likes of Mani Shankar Aiyar and every other person who is violating the time-tested principle of self-discipline in political discourse of mutual respect and adherence of ideas and ideology and not to verbal abuse while fighting an election," Congress' chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said. "To give due regard even to your worst political enemy as was shown by (Congress president) Rahul Gandhi on the floor of Parliament. And, the BJP and Modiji gives sermons to us on political discourse," he said. On action against Aiyar, Surjewala said, "We shall at the appropriate forum in the party, will definitely look at it and take appropriate action". Aiyar was in 2017 suspended from the party when he made the "neech aadmi" remark against Modi ahead of the Gujarat assembly election, but was reinstated later. Reacting to Aiyar's remarks at a press conference, Surjewala alleged that hatred, violence and abuse is the modus operandi of the BJP and not of the Congress. "We have seen how in the last five years, including in the current election, rage and revenge has blinded Narendra Modi in using completely unacceptable, downright insulting, abusive language for his political opponents," he said. The "truth" is that Modi has seriously lowered the prestige of the office of the prime minister in independent India by his choice of words, anger, uncontrollable rage, and by his quest to seek revenge against every opposition leader, particularly Rahul Gandhi and his family, he claimed. Surjewala also said the Congress would like to seek answers from Modi on the "abuses and insults" to the memory of Jawaharlal Nehru and Rajiv Gandhi every other day. Is the prime minister following a respectable political discourse, he asked. "When the prime minister uses insulting remarks for (UPA chairperson) Sonia Gandhi in election rallies is that the 'maryada' (decorum) that is followed in our Indian political discourses," he said. Surjewala accused Modi of lowering the political discourse by describing someone as "a 50-crore girlfriend". He also hit out at Modi for promoting leaders who abused opposition leaders even describing them as 'Chenghiz Khan ki aulad'. "The truth is that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will go down in history as the only PM who decimated, denigrated and annihilated the prestige of the office of the prime minister he holds, who violated every article of restraint and mutual respect written in the civilization of the country, who chooses verbal abuse as a weapon to silence his critics when he has no answer on jobs on agrarian distress and on a failed economy," he said. Earlier in the day, Congress spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill said his party is not on the back foot regarding Aiyar's remarks. Instead, it should be Modi who should be ashamed for his remarks on former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, he said. "Mani Shankar Aiyar's remarks are his own as stated by him in his article. His remarks are not shameful and the Congress is neither on the back foot nor ashamed of his remarks. It's the PM who should be ashamed for lowering the dignity of the office he occupies by making disparaging remarks against former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi and former Congress president Sonia Gandhi. "The PM should apologise to the country for the abusive language that he has used," Shergill said, referring to Modi recently saying Rajiv Gandhi's life ended as 'Bhrashtachari No 1' (corrupt number 1). Shergill said more than Aiyar, the media should question Modi and he should apologise for downgrading the system for using a lowly language and inflicting low blows. "The prime minister is paranoid. Prime minister is in electoral depression. His abusive remarks, lowly remarks not befitting the post of the Prime Minister reflect the defeat which he is going to face on 23 May, 2019," he said.

Congress condemns Mani Shankar Aiyar's comments on Modi, slams PM for lowering discourse

In this segment of 'India Election Watch' We Decodes Mani Shankar Aiyar's 'Low-Life' Comment justification on PM Modi with Mr. Andrew Whitehead, Former BBC Senior Journalist; Mr. Arun Anand, Senior Journalist & Mr. Lord Meghnad Desai, Author & Professor Emeritus at LSE.

India Election Watch: Decodes Aiyar's 'Low-Life' Comment justification on PM Modi with experts

Kamal Hasan stated that Nathuram Godse was the India's first Hindu terrorist. After that Congress leader KS Alagiri defends Kamal Haasan's remarks saying He is agree with him 1000%. Watch to know more.

India Election Watch: Does Terrorism Have A Religion?

In this segment of India Election Watch, Watch how Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar justifies 'Low-Life'comment.

India Election Watch: Mani Shankar Aiyar justifies 'Low-Life' comment

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his comment that the Indian Air Force carried out the Balakot airstrikes despite cloudy weather because it would have helped the fighter jets evade Pakistan radars.

India Election Watch: Rahul Gandhi taunts PM Modi

Today BJP President leads a mega roadshow in Kolkata. Before Roadshow posters of Amit shah or BJP were removed by the TMC Supporters. Watch this video to know more.

India Election Watch: PM Modi's dare to opposition

Rally roster of top leaders for May 14, 2019. Watch video to know more.

India Election Watch: Rally roster of top leaders for May 14, 2019

This segment offers you with all the latest updates on campaigns for the last phase of India general elections.

India general elections wrap: PM Modi's campaign blitz

Watch 'India Election Watch.' This is the show that brings you the latest on world's biggest electoral exercise, Verified updates & Unbiased analysis.

India Election Watch; 13th May, 2019

BJP President Amit Shah denied for doing rally in West bengal by authorities. BJP has accused Mamata Banerjee of threatning Democracy. Watch this video to know more.

India Election Watch: Tug of War in West Bengal

BJP leaders denied permission for rallies in West Bengal many times. Watch this video to know more.

India Election Watch: Bitter battle between BJP & TMC

Watch BSP Chief Mayawati's distasteful appeal from women of our nation. Watch this video to know more.

India Election Watch: Mayawati's Distasteful Appeal

In this segment of 'India Election Watch' We decodes the election discource with Mr. Andrew Whitehead, Former BBC Senior Journalist; Mr. Arun Anand, Senior Journalist & Mr. Lord Meghnad Desai, Author & Professor Emeritus at LSE.

India Election Watch: Decoding the Election discourse with some experts

PM Modi slams entire opposition mentioning Sam Pitroda's comments again. Watch this video to know more.

India Election Watch: PM Modi slams entire opposition

In this segment of India Election Watch, Know the significance of Phase 7 of LS Polls 2019.

India Election Watch: Significance of Phase 7 of LS Polls 2019

Countdown has begin for the results day of India General Election 2019. Six phases has been completed. Overall West Bengal records high voter turnout. Watch this complete video to know more.

India Election Watch: Big Picture Of The 2019 Election

BJP's President Amit Shah was supposed to hold three rallies in the state but his Jadavpur rally cancelled after not getting permission for same. Watch this video to know more.

BJP: TMC scared that Mamata's nephew may lose polls

In this segment of 'India Votes' Know what makes Phase 6 crucial.

India Votes: Know what makes Phase 6 crucial

In this segment 'India Votes' of WION, Know 5 factors that define Phase 6. Watch this video know more.

India Votes: Know 5 factors that define Phase 6

Traders of India's diamond hub Surat city, in Prime Minister, Narendra Modi's home state Gujarat, are claiming a steep fall in the export of the polished precious stones owing to the ongoing US-China trade war.

India's diamond traders claim drop in exports due to US-China trade war

India Election Watch; 10th May, 2019

Watch this segment to know Lok Sabha elections related latest news.

Lok Sabha elections 2019: Watch latest election news

The TIME magazine has featured Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the cover of its international edition with a controversial headline and a secondary one that reads "Modi the Reformer" as the country enters the final phase of the mammoth general election.

IEW: Why India matters for global press

Two days after Mamata Banerjee said she wanted to give him a "tight slap of democracy", Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his response while campaigning in Bengal.

IEW: BJP's mega push in West Bengal

Watch this segment to know latest updates of Lok Sabha elections 2019.

India Election Watch; 09th May, 2019

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Congress North East Delhi candidate Sheila Dikshit holded a roadshow in Delhi on Wednesday. Watch this video to know more.

Priyanka Gandhi & PM Modi's war of words

Supreme Court of India dismisses second plea against Rahul Gandhi, Petition sought to debar Congress President from contesting elections. Watch this video to know more.

SC dismisses second plea against Rahul Gandhi

In this segment, WION Exclusive: Watch exclusive chat of WION with Mr. Andrew Whitehead, Former BBC India Correspondent over Indian LS Polls.

WION Exclusive: Watch exclusive talk of WION with Mr. Andrew Whitehead over Indian LS Polls

Watch 'India Election Watch.' This is the show that brings you the latest on world's biggest electoral exercise, Verified updates & Unbiased analysis. The entire election day wrapped in 30 minutes with the very special panel of guests.

India Election Watch; 08th May, 2019

narendra-modi

Narendra Modi, News on Narendra Modi, stories on Narendra Modi, articles on Narendra Modi, Narendra Modi stories at Wion, Narendra Modi news, Narendra Modi latest news

narendra modi

India Election Watch: Congress' ISIS-RSS Analogy with experts

Congress condemns Mani Shankar Aiyar's comments on Modi, slams PM for lowering discourse

India Election Watch: Decodes Aiyar's 'Low-Life' Comment justification on PM Modi with experts

India Election Watch: Does Terrorism Have A Religion?

India Election Watch: Mani Shankar Aiyar justifies 'Low-Life' comment

India Election Watch: Rahul Gandhi taunts PM Modi

India Election Watch: PM Modi's dare to opposition

India Election Watch: Rally roster of top leaders for May 14, 2019

India general elections wrap: PM Modi's campaign blitz

India Election Watch; 13th May, 2019

India Election Watch: Tug of War in West Bengal

India Election Watch: Bitter battle between BJP & TMC

India Election Watch: Mayawati's Distasteful Appeal

India Election Watch: Decoding the Election discourse with some experts

India Election Watch: PM Modi slams entire opposition

India Election Watch: Significance of Phase 7 of LS Polls 2019

India Election Watch: Big Picture Of The 2019 Election

BJP: TMC scared that Mamata's nephew may lose polls

India Votes: Know what makes Phase 6 crucial

India Votes: Know 5 factors that define Phase 6

India's diamond traders claim drop in exports due to US-China trade war

India Election Watch; 10th May, 2019

Lok Sabha elections 2019: Watch latest election news

IEW: Why India matters for global press

IEW: BJP's mega push in West Bengal

Lok Sabha elections 2019: Watch latest election news