Targeting rivals, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said their opposition to him was turning "increasingly violent" due to the fact that people born in backward castes are in the country's top positions and also because of their discomfort with the BJP'S rising strength. His remarks at an interaction with party leaders on its 38th foundation day came against the backdrop of violent protests during a 'Bharat Bandh' this week, which left at least 11 people dead. Modi invoked his humble background and said his rivals were unable to digest that the "son of a poor mother" had become prime minister.The PM said "while the ruling alliance led by the bjp is known for its "win after win", the congress-led opposition's agenda was “remove Modi ”
