Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hit out at the Congress and opposition parties, saying those who consider power as their “birthright” have not been able to hold power at the Centre in the past 10 years.

While addressing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers in Odisha capital Bhubaneswar, the prime minister accused the opposition of “misleading” the citizens of the country, alleging that out of anger, the party is busy “plotting” against the country.

“I have seen different colours of politics when I was working as CM and PM. In politics, I agree that policy opposition is very natural in politics. There can be different opinions regarding any decision. Political parties also keep organising movements to convey their message to the public,” ANI quoted Modi as saying.

“They also express their views while staying within the limits of democracy and the Constitution….But for the last some time, you all must be feeling a big change. The spirit of the Constitution of India is crushed; all the norms of democracy are rejected. Those who consider power as their birthright have not had power at the Centre for the last decade. Now, they are angry with the people of the country for blessing someone else from the very first day,” he said.