Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at a rally in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, took a swipe at Congress president Rahul Gandhi’s father and former PM Rajiv Gandhi, calling him Bhrashtachari No:1 (Corrupt No:1).

PM Modi was reacting to the Congress chief's incessant attacks on him regarding allegations of corruption in the Rafale jet deal. Mr. Modi said that Mr. Gandhi's only aim was to tarnish his image.

“Your father was termed ‘Mr. Clean’ by his courtiers, but his life ended as ‘Bhrashtachari No:1’,” PM Modi said.

Rahul Gandhi tweeted saying " Modiji the battle is over. Karma awaits you. Projecting your inner beliefs about yourself onto my father won’t protect you."

"All my love and a huge hug".

Priyanka Gandhi also gave an angry reaction to the statement of PM and tweeted that the martyrdom of a righteous and holy man in his unbridled craze.

"The reply will be given by the people of Amethi for whom Rajiv Gandhi gave his life. Yes Modi ji, 'This nation never forgives treachery," Priyanka Gandhi Vadra tweeted.

P.Chitambram and other Congress leaders also tweeted Thier Angy reactions.