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Congress criticises PM Modi for praying in T.N. temples, but not releasing funds for flood relief

All India Congress Committee’s person in-charge for Tamil Nadu Ajoy Kumar, on Saturday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for visiting temples in the State, but not releasing the funds demanded by the State government towards relief and rehabilitation of people affected in the recent floods.

Addressing the media after holding discussions with Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) functionaries here, he said the people of Tamil Nadu are well-informed and intelligent and will not allow a leader using religion and God for his own ulterior motives.

He criticised the BJP government at the Centre for its alleged huge spending on advertising but treating Opposition-ruled States like Tamil Nadu in a step-motherly manner by not providing the funds requested for flood relief.

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