Kalaburagi, Jan. 11 -- Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Sunday responded to PM Modi's statement on Somnath temple, claiming that "people with a colonial mindset" attempted to "erase history" of India's glorious past, saying that instead of "history lessons," the Prime Minister should focus on the growth and development projects in India, further asserting that anyone who wants to know histor will go to college.

"There is evidence for our ancient history, and everybody has deciphered it in whatever manner they deem fit... But what do we expect from the Prime Minister? History lessons?... Where is the blueprint for the country? It's been 11 years. Only slogans. What happened to Make in India, Skill India, or Digital India? They have al...