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Modi's remarks come amid a slugfest between the Cong and BJP over Rahul Gandhi's 'democracy under brutal attack in India' comments in the UK, and Germany taking note of Rahul's disqualification from Lok Sabha.
The BJP attack came after senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh thanked the German foreign ministry for 'taking note of how democracy is being compromised in India through the persecution of Rahul Gandhi'.
He was speaking at the India Today Conclave, just hours after Law Minister Kiren Rijiju at the same forum criticised the selection process, asserting that as per Constitution the appointment of judges is the duty of the government.
The exhibition games were watched by eminent personalities, including union law minister Kiren Rijiju and former India cricket team captain Mohammed Azharuddin.
Over 13 lakh people are eligible to exercise their franchise to decide the electoral fate of 183 candidates.
The Congress leader said 'magic' happened after 2014 which propelled the businessman from the 609th to the second spot on the global rich list.
The developments come even as the Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea challenging her appointment on Tuesday.
The Centre on Saturday cleared the names that were recommended by the Collegium on December 13.
He has taken up several causes of great public interest and was a vocal activist against corruption and a champion of civil liberties.
PM Narendra Modi is scheduled to speak in the valedictory session of the meeting where around 350 BJP leaders from across the country, including Union ministers and chief ministers, have gathered to deliberate over the party's electoral strategy, organisational issues and other matters of political significance.