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Congress wants to complain to EC over free ration scheme extension, let them commit this 'sin': PM Modi

Narendra Modi EC Election Commission of India Bhupesh Baghel Corruption Chhattisgarh ED India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 8 said Congress leaders have been saying they will complain to the Election Commission of India (EC) over his promise of extending for five years the free ration scheme for the poor people.

“Let them commit this sin, I will continue to do good work for the people,” he said addressing a public meeting in Madhya Pradesh’s Damoh town ahead of the November 17 State Assembly polls. “Eighty crore people will get free ration for the next five years,” he added. PM Modi also said he will continue to fight against corruption despite abuses being hurled at him.

Also read | Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls: Know the numbers from previous elections

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