Ambala, May 7: Indian National Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday made a scathing attack at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Priyanka in a rally in Haryana's Ambala compared Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Duryodhana and said the eldest of the Kauravas had also a lot of ego which became the reason for his defeat. Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Priyanka Gandhi, Smriti Irani Spar Over 'Shoe Handouts' in Amethi.

“The BJP leaders never in their poll campaign say whether they fulfilled their promise or not. They seek a vote in the name of martyrs or the martyr (Rajiv Gandhi) of my family. Duryodhana had also lots of ego and his ego was the reason for his defeat,” Priyanka Gandhi said. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Halts Convoy, Provides Medical Help to Injured Congress Worker.

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Reacting to Priyanka Gandhi's comment, BJP president Amit Shah said that the results on "May 23 will decide who is Arjun and who is Duryodhana. No amount of insults from Congress can change the mind of Indian voters." The elections in the country are taking place in seven phases from April 11 to May 19. The counting of votes will be held on May 23.

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Campaigning is gaining momentum as only two phases of 2019 Lok Sabha elections are left. The sixth and seven-phase polls will take place on May 12 and May 19, respectively. Political leaders and as well as star campaigners are holding rallies, roadshows and public meetings to woo voters for the remaining phases.

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