Bengaluru:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi targeted the opposition today at an official event in Karnataka, during his visit to the state ahead of assembly elections.

Inaugurating Asia’s largest helicopter manufacturing facility in Tumakuru– a city about 70 km from state capital Bengaluru – PM Modi cited the opposition’s attack on his government on the issue of Rafale fighter jets.

“Misinformation was spread about HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited), and many false allegations were made against our government,” he said without naming the Congress, which had been vehement in its attacks.

“Many working hours of Parliament were wasted over it. HAL’s Helicopter Factory and its rising power will unveil those who levelled false allegations. HAL boosting self-reliance in defence,” he added.

“This factory is the answer to the opposition charges. The truth is revealing itself today,” he added.