Modi fled home after committing murder at the age of 18, says Beni Prasad Verma

She termed Verma "a history-sheeter" as he is a "repeat offender at every election campaign".

"Beni Prasad Verma's allegations are despicable and baseless; and he acknowledges he does not have proof to back his allegation," said Sitharaman.

"We demand the Congress say whether they stand by Beni in his speech," she said, adding that his speech highlighted that the "Congress' hypocrisy and frustration is increasing in election time" as they knew they were on a shaky ground.