Jammu, March 18 -- Shivamogga (Karnataka), March 18 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's "Shakti Elimination" remark, claiming it disrespected the "Nari Shakti" (women power) of India and Hindu Dharma.

He accused the INDIA Alliance of aiming to end the concept of 'Shakti' and emphasized his dedication to serving and empowering women in India.

"The I.N.D.IA alliance has proclaimed to end the concept of 'Shakti' that has not only disrespected the Hindu Dharma but the Nari Shakti of India," he said at a public rally ahead of Lok Sabha election here.

He said, "Modi is dedicated to serving and empowering the mothers, daughters and sisters of India."

The former Congress President had comment...