<p>Former Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar has referred to Prime Minister Modi as a “shani” afflicting the country. Shani is often referred to as a malefic planet. </p>.<p>“Modi is a shani which has gripped this country. We are waiting for June 4. We have prayed God to rid the country of this Shani,” Ramesh Kumar said.</p>.<p>He was speaking at Congress campaign in Rojarhalli village of Kolar taluk.</p>.<p>Coming down heavily on the prime minister, he said, “It is unfortunate to see that the seat once occupied by Indira Gandhi, who boosted the self-confidence of people belonging to all castes and communities, including women, is now occupied by Modi.”</p>
<p>Former Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar has referred to Prime Minister Modi as a “shani” afflicting the country. Shani is often referred to as a malefic planet. </p>.<p>“Modi is a shani which has gripped this country. We are waiting for June 4. We have prayed God to rid the country of this Shani,” Ramesh Kumar said.</p>.<p>He was speaking at Congress campaign in Rojarhalli village of Kolar taluk.</p>.<p>Coming down heavily on the prime minister, he said, “It is unfortunate to see that the seat once occupied by Indira Gandhi, who boosted the self-confidence of people belonging to all castes and communities, including women, is now occupied by Modi.”</p>