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Nawaz Sharif's alleged comment, describing his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh as a 'dehati aurat' resulted in a major political controversy. Addressing a rally in the capital, Modi said there cannot be a bigger insult for our country than the Pakistan PM calling Singh a dehati aurat. Unlike other usual off-days when most people choose to sit and enjoy the day with friends and family watching TV, travelling and visiting relatives after a long week, Sunday witnessed swarms of people gather at the Japanese Park in Rohini. Scores were, meanwhile, glued to their television sets to hear Narendra Modi's speech. On the massive stage, 80 by 40 feet, Mr Modi in white kurta pyjama, is flanked by leaders like Niitin Gadkari, Vijay Goel and Navjot Singh Sindu in pink turban regaling the crowds with