Modi says Rahul can contest elections in Italy

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today lashed out at Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi, saying that the young leader was an international leader who could contest election in Italy. Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh had described Modi as a regional leader, and termed Rahul a national leader. Saying that he is happy being a regional leader, Modi said he did not consider Rahul as a national leader. The Gujarat Chief Minister also criticized the Manmohan Singh-led UPA 2 Government for not fulfilling promises made in its election manifesto in 2004.