I was sent by God for a mission, says Modi; Rahul mocks PM

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that he was sent to earth by God and that God will guide him in whatever he does. Meanwhile, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi mocked the Prime Minister saying that if a common man makes such a statement, people would take him to a mental hospital.

"When my mother was alive, I used to believe that I was born biologically. After she passed away, upon reflecting on all my experiences, I was convinced that God has sent me. This energy could not be from my biological body, but was bestowed upon me by God...whenever I do anything, I believe god is guiding me," Modi said during an interview given to a channel.

Soon after Modi's words went viral on social media, Rahul Gandhi came up mocking the Prime Minister.

"The Prime Minister says 'I am not biological. I have been sent from above by God for a mission'. If someone tells you this on the road, you will excuse yourself and tell the person to allow you to do your task. God, what kind of person you have sent? During COVID, there were bodies floating in Ganga. In Delhi, people were dying outside hospitals. The one who has been sent by God said brothers and sisters, switch on light of your mobile phones..." Gandhi said while addressing a rally in Delhi's Dilshad Garden.