Hamburg [Germany], Aug 23 (NT): As Congress President Rahul Gandhi's hugplomacy in Parliament continues to be a focus of discussion, He asserted, 'He showed affection, but PM Modi didn't like that'

His remark came when he was addressing a gathering here at Kampnagel Theater in Bucerius Summer School. Gandhi scion clarified that the close hold was a response to the vile remarks directed towards him by the Prime Minister Modi.

"Responding hate with hate is foolish. It is not going to solve any problem. The only thing you control is how you respond. I wanted to tell him the world is not all evil places. There are many people who have affection. Prime Minister was making hateful remarks at me, I showed affection. He didn't like that. He was upset and taken aback, but it works." Rahul Gandhi said.

Earlier in the day, Congress scion met Niels Annen, Minister Of State and Member Of Bundestag in the German federal parliament following his four day tour of the United Kingdom and Germany . His focal point of discussion was on Indian and German politics, the devastating floods in Kerala, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and jobs.

The Congress President will address the Indian Overseas Congress in Berlin on Thursday.

After that, Gandhi will visit the United Kingdom, where he will address an event held by the Indian Overseas Congress in collaboration with local Indian-origin parliamentarians. (NT)