Narendra Modi

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Modi's Controversial Remarks Spark Outrage: Accusations and Claims Stir Debate

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PM Narendra Modi's comments on Muslims and Hanuman Chalisa cause uproar. Read more about the heated controversy!

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent remarks have stirred up a storm of controversy, with accusations of hate speech and claims of religious discrimination. During a rally, Modi spoke about an alleged assault on a shopkeeper in Congress-ruled Karnataka for playing Hanuman Chalisa, highlighting the challenges faced in practicing one's faith under certain political ideologies. The opposition party accused Modi of using inflammatory language, especially after referring to Muslims as 'infiltrators,' sparking debates on tolerance and religious freedom.

The ongoing debate intensified as Modi reiterated his stance, criticizing the Congress for its policies and accusing them of promoting reservation based on religion. He vowed to protect the rights of marginalized communities such as Dalits amidst growing tensions. The political climate in India is heating up as election narratives clash over sensitive issues like redistribution of wealth and communal harmony.

In a surprising turn of events, Modi's speech in Rajasthan shed light on the Congress party's alleged attempts to provide reservation to Muslims by potentially reducing benefits for SC/ST communities. These revelations have further polarized opinions and fueled existing tensions between the ruling party and the opposition.

As the controversy unfolds, PM Modi's comments continue to draw both support and criticism, raising questions about the boundaries of political discourse and the impact of leaders' rhetoric on societal cohesion. The upcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2024 are poised to be highly charged, with issues of religion, caste, and governance taking center stage.

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Amid 'Muslims' remark row, PM Narendra Modi claims 'Hanuman ... (Hindustan Times)

In the rally, PM Narendra Modi mentioned an assault on a shopkeeper in Congress-ruled Karnataka for allegedly playing Hanuman Chalisa. | Latest News India.

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Even Listening To Hanuman Chalisa Becomes Crime Under ... (NDTV)

PM Narendra Modi today sharpened his attack on the Congress, saying it is difficult to follow one's faith under the party and again accused it of hatching a ...

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Lok Sabha elections 2024: Indian PM Modi accused of hate speech (The Associated Press)

NEW DELHI (AP) — India's main opposition party accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using hate speech after he called Muslims “infiltrators” — some of ...

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Modi accused of hate speech for calling Muslims 'infiltrators' at a ... (ABC News)

India's main opposition party is accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using hate speech after he called Muslims “infiltrators” — some of his most ...

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Even listening to Hanuman Chalisa becomes crime under Congress ... (The Hindu)

Prime Minister Modi accuses Congress of wanting to extend reservation based on religion, vows to protect rights of Dalits.

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Congress tried to give reservation to Muslims by reducing SC/ST ... (The Indian Express)

Speaking in Rajasthan's Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Lok Sabha constituency, which votes on April 26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said the Congress, ...

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PM Modi reiterates 'redistribution of wealth' claim: 'Congress will do ... (Business Today)

In a fresh attack on the Congress party, PM Modi, during a rally in Rajasthan's Tonk, said that it is difficult to follow one's faith under the Congress and ...

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PM's 'infiltrators' remark: Complaint under consideration, say poll ... (India Today)

PM Modi had alleged that the Congress planned to give away people's hard-earned money to "infiltrators" and "those who have more children".

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused of using anti-Muslim ... (ABC News)

India's main opposition party has accused the prime minister of using "hate speech" after he called Muslims "infiltrators" at an election rally.

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Modi accused of 'anti-Muslim hate speech' (Aljazeera.com)

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been accused of hate speech targeting Muslims after he referred to them as “infiltrators” during an election ...

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Jairam Ramesh on PM's mangalsutra remark: 'Narendra Modi is ... (Hindustan Times)

Jairam Ramesh claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had adopted the path of polarization because he was nervous. | Latest News India.

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Congress taking away SC, ST reservation to aid Muslims: PM ... (Business Standard)

He said the Congress' actions betrayed that it didn't respect either the Constitution or B R Ambedkar, while he was dedicated to protecting the sanctity of ...

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Why Narendra Modi Called India's Muslims 'Infiltrators' (The New York Times)

The brazenness of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vilification of India's largest minority group made clear he sees few checks at home or abroad on his ...

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India's Congress Seeks Action Against Narendra Modi for ... (English Tempo.co)

India's Narendra Modi, who is seeking a rare third consecutive term, referred to Muslims as 'infiltrators' during a campaign speech.

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India's Narendra Modi Calls Rivals Pro-Muslim as Election ... (English Tempo.co)

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist party have begun attacking opposition rivals, saying they favour minority Muslims.

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'Ugly speech' but not a surprise: Modi accused of anti-Muslim ... (FRANCE 24)

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign speech over the weekend calling the country's Muslims “infiltrators” has sparked an outcry ahead of the ...

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PM Narendra Modi ups ante amid row over communal pitches (Hindustan Times)

PM Modi accuses Congress of trying to redistribute wealth & reservation benefits to Muslims. Congress denies, calls it hate speech. | Latest News India.

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'Infiltrators': Indian PM Narendra Modi accused of using hate speech ... (BusinessDay.com.au)

Critics of the prime minister — an avowed Hindu nationalist — say India's tradition of diversity and secularism has come under attack since his party won ...

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In apparent rethink, PM Modi plays down '400-plus' slogan (The Hindu)

Analysis of PM Modi's campaign shift from development to fear tactics in Uttar Pradesh elections raises questions.

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We are looking into complaint against PM Modi's Rajasthan speech ... (The Hindu)

PM Modi Rajasthan speech: The Election Commission of India said that it was examining the complaint made against the speech made by Prime Minister Narendra ...

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