Hyderabad, May 8 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has claimed that Congress tried its best to defeat Droupadi Murmu in the presidential elections because of her skin complexion, "as a US-based philosopher and guide of the 'Shehzaada' (Rahul Gandhi), had informed him that all dark-skinned people were of African descent."

"If someone abuses me I don't get angry, but what this philosopher and guide of the prince has said, has filled me with anger. They thought Draupadi Murmu is an African. Now I came to know where their mind is. We are the ones who worship Lord Krishna whose skin complexion is dark," Modi said, addressing a public meeting in Warangal on Wednesday, May 8.

"Based on someone's skin colour you are insulting this country? Will a...