Bilaspur/IBNS, April 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said young Muslims wouldn't need to repair bicycle punctures if the Waqf properties were used honestly, triggering sharp responses from the Opposition.

Modi made the remark over the new controversial Waqf (Amendment) Act while inaugurating the Hisar Airport in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur.

Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi said, "The Prime Minister sometimes forgets the dignity of his post. He uses words like 'repairing punctures' which are common in social media trolls. What kind of a language is this? It's not gracious of him."

"Moreover, the Prime Minister has created a situation where the country's youth has no other option but to repair puncture or sell pakodas for livelihoo...