Kharge writes to PM, seeks time to explain 'Nyay Patra'

'Congress' manifesto is for people of India'

Amid the raging row sparked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on the Congress manifesto, party chief Mallikarjun Kharge has written to him, saying that he "would be more than happy to meet you in person to explain our Nyay Patra".

In an all-out attack on the main Opposition party, the Prime Minister has alleged that the Congress has a wealth redistribution plan that it will put in motion if it comes to power. Under this alleged plan, private property, including houses and jewellery, will be taken away and redistributed, he has said. Even mangalsutra a jewellery worn by women as a sign of their marriage won't be spared, the Prime Minister has claimed.

In his two-page letter, he told the Prime Minister that he is being misinformed by his advisors about things that are not even written in the -'Nyay Patra' the Congress' manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections.

In his letter, Kharge said the Congress' 'Nyay Patra' aims at providing "nyay (justice)" to the youngsters, women, farmers, labourers and marginalised people across all castes and communities.