Congress leader Rajeev Shukla Thursday hit out at the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre, saying the BJP only remembers Ram temple issue when elections are near. Shukla, the party's national spokesperson, at a press conference here also attacked the government on the issue of Rafale fighter jet deal.

He said the Centre was hiding information on the deal from the Supreme Court and Parliament. "What kind of a corruption-free India they have given where the Supreme Court has to ask for the Rafale aircraft deal details. The government is hiding information from Parliament and the Supreme Court," Shukla said. Replying to a question on Ram temple issue, Shukla said the "BJP recalls Lord Ram only when elections are near".