During an election rally in the town of Banswara, southern Rajasthan, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to Muslims as 'infiltrators', suggesting they would seize the wealth of other Indians. This statement, made on the general election campaign trail, has sparked widespread controversy and condemnation, with political opponents labeling it as 'hate speech'. Analysts suggest that Modi's remarks indicate a potential shift in his campaign strategy, leveraging anti-Muslim tropes to consolidate his brand of Hindu nationalism. The opposition has accused Modi of targeting Muslims to rally his base as the elections get underway.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent remarks during an election rally in Rajasthan, branding Muslims as "infiltrators" and accusing the opposition of favoring them, have ignited widespread condemnation. Read more: https://t.co/Y3w2KTILyB #modigovernment… https://t.co/GXjjwF8rWi
Indian opposition accuses Modi of hate speech after he calls Muslims 'infiltrators' https://t.co/IASXwMmQ4s
Indian opposition accuses Modi of targeting Muslims in ‘hate speech’ as elections get underway https://t.co/t79uSVKFJ3
Narendra Modi has referred to India’s Muslims as “infiltrators” on the general election campaign trail, prompting accusations of using hate to promote his brand of Hindu nationalism https://t.co/hBVGTbdo25
Political opponents accused Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “hate speech” after an address during an election rally when he seemingly cast Muslims as taking the wealth of other Indians. https://t.co/jtL9S31dne
Modi Calls Muslims ‘Infiltrators’ Who Would Take India’s Wealth https://t.co/qzLnmbWaXm
“Should your hard-earned money go to the infiltrators? Do you accept this?" Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's election speech in the town of Banswara in southern Rajasthan on Sunday has raised controversy over his references to Muslims as ‘infiltrators’. https://t.co/xfaBbjTZdj
‘Infiltrators’ India's PM Narendra Modi turned to old anti-Muslim tropes at an election rally, potentially signalling a shift campaign strategy, say analysts https://t.co/rSOTXtwbti https://t.co/uyM4XmdxbT