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DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement during his recent
three-nation tour that Indians earlier 'felt ashamed' of being born in the country has not gone down well on Twitter.
"Earlier you felt ashamed of being born Indian," the Prime Minister had
said, according to reports. "Now you feel proud to represent the
country. Indians abroad had all hoped for a change in government last
year," he added.
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@TheTweetOfGod tweeted, "Just talked to Brahma. He's not ashamed to have been born Indian either."
Complete coverage: Modi's China visit His comments also gave an opportunity to the opposition Congress to target him.
Sanjay Jha of the Congress tweeted, "#ModiInsultsIndia is a worldwide
top trend because it has offended the sensibilities of every Indian. A
national disgrace beyond description."
Pawan Khera, also of the
Congress, tweeted, "India was not ashamed despite your shenanigans in
Gujarat. India is more, much more than you can ever understand
#ModiInsultsIndia"
Shaadi kiya #SirfRuhiKeLiye
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