Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent comments at a rally in Rajasthan have sparked controversy and an official complaint to the Election Commission of India (ECI). Modi alleged that the opposition Congress Party, if elected, would redistribute Hindu wealth to Muslims, referring to them as 'infiltrators.' This statement, made as the general elections began last week, has been interpreted by critics as an attempt to polarize voters by stoking religious tensions. The ECI is currently examining the complaint, which accuses Modi of using divisive language to target the Muslim minority, and the speech is under consideration.
Complaints against #PMModi's speech 'under ECI consideration' https://t.co/j69fG10ngK
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi doubled down on his attacks against the main opposition party by using language critics say sows division between the country’s Hindu majority and Muslim minority. https://t.co/8Ar6HcEetj
#India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Hindu nationalist party have begun attacking opposition rivals, saying they favor minority Muslims, in what analysts see as a bid to invigorate their hardline base after general elections began last week. https://t.co/BXv0DajfRJ
The ECI said that it was examining the complaint made against the speech made by #PMModi at a rally in Rajasthan where he had said that if elected to power, the Congress would distribute people’s property, land and gold among Muslims. -@sreeparna_c reports https://t.co/WU745ZPWms
PM’s 'infiltrators' remark: Complaint being examined, say poll body sources #NarendraModi #pollbody #LokSabhaElection2024 | @AishPaliwal https://t.co/qboc2YB2ZY
JUST IN | The complaint regarding the Prime Minister's speech has been received and is under the consideration of the Election Commission. @sreeparna_c reports. Source: ECI
JUST IN | The complaint regarding the Prime Minister's speech has been received and is under the consideration of the Election Commission Source: ECI
At a weekend rally, Indian Prime Minister Modi claimed the opposition wanted to take Hindus' money and give it to "infiltrators." The opposition Congress Party said he meant Muslims, and lodged an official election complaint. https://t.co/k5XfcSzoga