Ajmer, Feb. 28 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the opposition Congress and referred to historical events surrounding the partition of India, alleging that certain political forces have a history of weakening the nation.

Addressing a public gathering in Ajmer, the Prime Minister also targeted the opposition over defence preparedness, alleging that during the Congress-led governments, the armed forces faced shortages.

"This was the same Congress that kept our soldiers waiting even for weapons and uniforms. Families of soldiers were deprived of 'One Rank One Pension'. During their tenure, there were massive scams in defence deals with foreign nations," he said.

Prime Minister said that the All-India ...