Ahmedabad, March 31 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday accused the Indian National Congress of triggering panic and fear in the country during global crises for political gain, while asserting that India has remained stable due to unity and government efforts.

Addressing a rally in Gujarat's Banaskantha district, the Prime Minister highlighted the government's handling of rising global fuel prices amid the West Asia conflict and said that some political parties wait for difficult situations to benefit politically.

"Unfortunately some political parties try to take political advantage even during crises. Congress waits for trouble in the country so that it can gain political benefit. Even when fuel prices are rising worldwide, the...