Pilibhit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the INDIA block, accusing its leaders of disrespecting Lord Ram by abstaining from the Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya earlier this year.
Speaking at an election rally in Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit, PM Modi also targeted the Congress, alleging that the party’s manifesto resembled that of the Muslim League due to its appeasement politics.
Key Points
- PM Modi criticized the INDIA alliance, alleging that its members have consistently opposed the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. He accused them of insulting Lord Ram by declining invitations to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony. He highlighted the suspension of party members who attended the event and urged people to remember their actions.
- PM Modi lambasted the Congress for its manifesto, suggesting that it mirrored the ideology of the Muslim League rather than representing the party’s own values. He accused the Congress of being deeply entrenched in appeasement politics and asserted that they would not be able to break free from it.
- PM Modi defended the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), stating that it was aimed at providing citizenship to persecuted minorities from neighbouring countries. He criticized opposition parties, including Congress and the Samajwadi Party, for opposing the CAA due to political reasons.
- The BJP has fielded Uttar Pradesh Public Works Minister Jitin Prasada from Pilibhit, replacing Varun Gandhi. This marks the first time since 1989 that a member of the Gandhi family is not contesting from the constituency. Pilibhit is scheduled to vote in the first phase of the elections on April 19.
PM Modi’s remarks come amid heightened political tensions as India gears up for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The accusations against the INDIA block and Congress reflect the ongoing polarization in Indian politics, with religious and ideological differences at the forefront of the debate.
