Bengaluru, June 12 -- Backing Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Thursday said the PM is known for making false claims and "entire India knows this."

Speaking to reporters, Minister Reddy said, "He is the only PM who tells lies. Entire India knows this.BJP people are liars. Why do you give prominence to those people?"

Responding to a question on the recent stampede incident in Bengaluru, Reddy said it would not be appropriate to comment at this stage as an official investigation is underway.

"Already, an inquiry is going on. It's better not to comment on it now," the minister said.

Meanwhile, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge had earlier sharpene...