Narendra Modi takes ‘aata’ jibe at Pakistan: ‘Supplier of aatank now struggling for…’
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Apr 19, 2024 05:32 PM IST

Narendra Modi said India, which used to buy weapons from abroad, is now exporting high-tech weapons to other countries.

Damoh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took a dig at Pakistan, saying a country that used to export ‘aatank’ (terror) has now been struggling for ‘aata’ (flour). PM Modi made the remark while addressing an election rally in Madhya Pradesh’s Damoh.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting for the Lok Sabha polls, in Damoh on Friday. (ANI Photo)

"There are many countries in the world whose condition has worsened. Many are getting bankrupt. Even one of our neighbours, which was a supplier of ‘aatank’ (terrorism), is now struggling for supply of ‘aata’ (flour)," PM Modi said.

He said India, which used to buy weapons from abroad, is now exporting high-tech weapons to other countries.

PM Narendra Modi said the people of the country must vote for a strong and stable government at the Centre.

The PM asserted his government works with the principle of "Rashtra Pratham" (nation first) and never succumbs to pressure from any quarter.

PM Narendra Modi also defended India’s move to buy oil from Russia despite pressure from the West, including the United States.

"To ensure that the people of the country get cheap oil and farmers get adequate fertilisers, we have taken this decision in the national interest… We have seen in the last 10 years how a stable government works in the interest of the people. During the COVID-19 crisis, there was chaos world over, but a strong BJP government brought back its citizens from all over the globe," he said.