CHHINDWARA: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, on Thursday, criticised the Congress for criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid recent developments in West Asia and their impact on India.
The Chief Minister, while addressing a public rally in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district, said, "Prime Minister Modi is playing his role in his own way, upholding the self-respect of his country; however, the Congress is continuously attempting to mislead the nation."
He also extended his support to the External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar's statement regarding the reported central role played by Pakistan in mediating between the US and Iran.
During an all-party meeting held on Wednesday, EAM Jaishankar reportedly said that "India cannot be a 'broker' (Dalal) nation".
Chief Minister Yadav, who was addressing a ceremonial event, following the inauguration of a series of development projects worth more than 500 crore in progress of the tribal populated Chhindwara, said that appreciates EAM Jaishankar for describing "Pakistan as a 'dalal' country".