Those who can't even give leader of oppn are stitching clothes for becoming PM: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday took a swipe at opposition parties, saying those who are not even in a position to give leader of opposition in Parliament are getting clothes stitched for becoming prime minister.

Predicting doom for the SP-BSP-RLD 'mahagathbandhan (grand alliance)' in Uttar Pradesh, he said its "expiry date" is May 23 when leaders of the grouping will be at each others' throats.

Results for the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections, of which four phases have been completed, will be announced on May 23.

"After four phases of polling, the situation is: those who are not in a position to become leader of opposition by getting 50 to 55 seats are getting clothes stitched for becoming prime minister," Modi told an election rally here.

"They want to somehow make a 'khichdi' government, a weak government, so as to realise their dream of becoming prime minister...then decide who will be PM turn by turn and complete one year...will you accept this?" he asked the ...