'Very Serious Matter': PM Modi seeks probe after Pakistani leader backs Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal in Lok Sabha polls
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New Delhi, May 28: In a significant development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reacted to remarks from a Pakistani leader supporting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. It termed it a “very serious matter” and added that it "calls for an investigation".
Last week, Kejriwal hit out at former Pakistan minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain who had apparently backed the AAP convenor in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. This came after Kejriwal casted his vote in the capital, saying, “I cast my vote along with my father, wife and children. My mother is unwell and could not vote. I voted against dictatorship, unemployment and inflation. Everyone should cast their vote.”
Reposting the CM's picture, Hussain had wrote on X: “May peace and harmony defeat forces of hate and extremism #MorePower #IndiaElection2024.”
But this was not the first time when the former Pakistan minister commented on Indian elections. Hussain reportedly had also shared a video featuring Rahul Gandhi on his social media handle and praised him.
Hussain's praise for Rahul Gandhi drew sharp criticism from the BJP, with Defence minister Rajnath Singh wondering whether such leaders (Gandhi) should be allowed to form a government.
“I am not aware why certain people are liked by those who harbour animosity towards us,” Modi told IANS on a question about alleged endorsements from Pakistan. “Why does support emerge from there (Pakistan) for a few individuals? This is a matter that requires thorough investigation.”
Last week, Kejriwal hit out at former Pakistan minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain who had apparently backed the AAP convenor in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. This came after Kejriwal casted his vote in the capital, saying, “I cast my vote along with my father, wife and children. My mother is unwell and could not vote. I voted against dictatorship, unemployment and inflation. Everyone should cast their vote.”
Reposting the CM's picture, Hussain had wrote on X: “May peace and harmony defeat forces of hate and extremism #MorePower #IndiaElection2024.”
Responding to Pak leader's tweet, “Chaudhry Sahib, I and the people of my country are capable of solving our own problems. We don't need your tweet. Right now, Pakistan is in a terrible state. You handle your own country,” Kejriwal wrote. “The Indian elections are our internal matter. The country will not tolerate interference from the biggest terror sponsors.”
But this was not the first time when the former Pakistan minister commented on Indian elections. Hussain reportedly had also shared a video featuring Rahul Gandhi on his social media handle and praised him.
Hussain's praise for Rahul Gandhi drew sharp criticism from the BJP, with Defence minister Rajnath Singh wondering whether such leaders (Gandhi) should be allowed to form a government.