CPI leader Ramakrishna slams Modi, Bhagwat over remarks against opposition

Hyderabad, Oct 21 (UNI) CPI National Secretary K Ramakrishna on Wednesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat over their remarks during Vijayadashami celebrations, accusing them of targeting the opposition instead of addressing public issues. In a statement issued here, Ramakrishna condemned allegations that opposition parties, students and youth protesting for their rights were backed by foreign powers. He also criticised the leaders for opposing demands seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged large-scale deletion of voters from electoral rolls. Ramakrishna alleged that the BJP-led NDA government had weakened democratic institutions, undermined secular…