Prayagraj: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Congress of weakening the judiciary. He also urged the people to stay wary of such a party which ruled the country for longest period and has tried to influence the judiciary.

The PM was addressing a gathering in Prayagraj, the new name of Allahabad, ahead of the Kumbh Mela beginning on January 15. He asked the people to beware of parties pretending to stand for democracy.

Modi said the party has always tried to weaken the institution of judiciary and judicial system. "The party neither respects the law, nor the traditions," Modi said. He also accused the Congress of weakening each and every democratic institution that refused to toe its line.