Panaji, Dec 18 (PTI) Goa Tourism Minister and BJP leader Rohan Khaunte has dubbed Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto's remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a proverbial dog barking at the majestic elephant.

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Bhutto's statement has evoked a strong reaction in India with the Bharatiya Janata Party holding protests against him in various cities.

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“Proverbial dog barking at the Majestic Elephant is what Bilawal Bhutto's ranting is all about while Our Hon'ble PM @narendramodi Ji strides the Global Scenario like A Colossal Giant taking India to its Rightful Position of a World Super Power,” Khaunte tweeted.

The Pakistani foreign minister made remarks against PM Modi and targeted the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) after India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted at the United Nations Security Council meeting the neighbouring country's support to various terror groups and described the country as the "epicentre of terrorism".

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