The Aryavarth Express
Agency(New Delhi): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent comments at a Rajasthan rally have ignited a storm of criticism from leaders of the INDIA bloc. Modi alleged that the Congress plans to redistribute wealth to “infiltrators” and those with more children, using divisive terms that have provoked backlash across the political spectrum.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge accused Modi of using divisive tactics purely for electoral gain, emphasizing the need to focus on national advancement rather than creating Hindu-Muslim and caste-based divides. “He is doing all this for votes, not for the country’s benefit,” Kharge stated.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav also voiced strong objections, highlighting the international embarrassment such statements bring to India’s secular and democratic identity. “This is a very objectionable statement which cannot be forgiven,” Yadav remarked, underlining the insult to the community named by Modi.
The CPI(M) has taken legal steps by attempting to file a complaint with Delhi police, which was redirected to the commissioner after initial refusal, reflecting the seriousness of their grievances against Modi’s comments.
National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah and DMK chief M.K. Stalin, too, expressed their discontent. Abdullah questioned the logic behind portraying a minority as a threat to the majority, while Stalin accused Modi of resorting to hate speech to distract from his administration’s failures and impending electoral defeat.
NCP leader Sharad Pawar drew parallels between Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, criticizing Modi’s focus on past governments rather than his achievements. “We fear that a new Putin is in the making in India,” Pawar declared, pointing out the negative comparison with other historical Indian leaders.
This unified response from the INDIA bloc highlights a growing concern over the use of divisive rhetoric in election campaigning, signaling intense opposition unity in the face of controversial statements from the ruling party’s leadership.