Drawing a comparison between German dictator Adolf Hitler and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda on Saturday said the Prime Minister, too, made nationalism an issue like Hitler.
Pitroda's remark came in response to a question on paradoxical statements regarding the apparent destruction of the idea of India by Modi and the BJP versus the saffron party making nationalism a key issue in the ongoing polls.
"No, I don't think it's paradoxical, you could be a dictator and make nationalism as an issue. You know who did that - Hitler. Let's not confuse what I am talking about - attacking the idea of India from the viewpoint of firstly democracy which I believe has been hijacked. Secondly, freedom, of the fact that people are afraid to speak up bothers me. Thirdly, the truth that you start lying, you promote lies when you attack everybody individually," he said in an interview to ANI.
Taking a pot shot at Modi's "56-inch chest" remark, Pitroda said the nation wants a Prime Minister who has some dignity, respect for others, a big heart and not a big chest. He went on to say that a Prime Minister should be one who is accommodating, loving, caring, and compassionate and not somebody who lies, twist facts and creates fear among people.