Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address at the birth anniversary celebrations of Jain mystic Shrimad Rajchandraji. Referring to Modi as a ‘yugpurush’ (man of the generation), Dhankhar drew parallels between Mahatma Gandhi and Modi, noting that both leaders have reflected on the teachings of Shrimad Rajchandraji.
Highlighting Gandhi’s role in securing India’s freedom through truth and non-violence, Dhankhar acknowledged Modi’s contribution in steering India towards long-cherished development goals. However, he expressed concern about forces opposing the nation’s growth and urged against hindering positive developments.
During the event, Vice President Dhankhar received the Janakalyan Hitaishi award for his social upliftment contributions. Emphasizing Shrimad Rajchandraji’s influence on both Gandhi and Modi, he underscored the spiritual leader’s profound impact on Indian leaders.
In response, Congress MP Manickam Tagore criticized the comparison with Gandhi on social media, expressing concern about excessive sycophancy and its impact on the Vice President’s credibility.
