Prime Minister Narendra Modi Is Lord Vishnu's Incarnation, Says BJP Spokesperson

The love for Prime Minister Narendra Modi among BJP leaders knows no bounds. In a perfect example, a Maharashtra BJP spokesperson described PM Modi as the "11th incarnation" of Lord Vishnu. His statement has invited the wrath of the Opposition, with the Congress calling it an "insult" to the gods.

"Hon PM @narendramodi ji is the 11th #Avatar (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu (sic)," state BJP spokesperson Avadhut Wagh said on Twitter.

Speaking to a Marathi news channel, the spokesperson said, "The country is fortunate that we have got a god-like leader in Modi."

His statement didn't go down well among the Congress, as the state Congress spokesperson said it was an "insult" to the gods. He also added that the BJP spokersperson;s comments need not be given much attention. The remark was reflective of the "low level of culture" within the ruling BJP government, said the Congress leader. 

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLA Jitendra Awhad also took a dig at Wagh.

"Wagh is an engineering graduate from VJTI. There is a need now to check if his certificate (degree) is genuine. This was not expected from him," he told reporters.