The Communist Party of India (Marxist), CPI(M), has sparked controversy with its recent manifesto promise to dismantle India's nuclear weapons. This announcement has drawn criticism from several political figures, including senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh, who on April 17 questioned the party's intentions and the potential implications on national security. Singh has also called for the Congress party to clarify their position on this issue. The manifesto has been criticized by other politicians as well, with Biplab Kumar Deb suggesting that communists should move to Pakistan, and Singh highlighting that neighboring countries like Pakistan and China possess nuclear capabilities.
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Senior BJP leader #RajnathSingh on April 17 questioned the intention behind the CPI(M)‘s poll manifesto promise to dismantle India’s nuclear weapons and demanded the Congress to make its stand on this issue clear. https://t.co/ndD6MTNObc
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