Responding to mounting pressure from opposition parties, the Election Commission (EC) has begun examining complaints against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent speech in Rajasthan. In his speech, Modi alleged that if the Congress party came to power, it would redistribute the wealth of the country to Muslims, a claim that has drawn widespread criticism. Both the Congress and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) had previously urged the EC to take action against Modi’s remarks.
Amidst mounting pressure from the opposition, the Election Commission has commenced an examination of complaints lodged against a speech delivered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rajasthan, where he allegedly suggested that a Congress-led government would prioritize the allocation of resources to the Muslim community. Both the Congress party and the Communist Party of India – Marxist (CPI-M) have filed separate appeals with the election watchdog, urging action against PM Modi’s remarks, which were made during a rally in Banswara, Rajasthan, on Sunday.
Amidst the election season, Prime Minister Modi has criticized the INDIA bloc’s call for nuclear disarmament, citing concerns about national security. However, a deeper examination of the CPI-M’s manifesto and India’s official disarmament policy reveals a more nuanced picture. The CPI-M advocates for universal nuclear disarmament through international cooperation, not unilateral disarmament. India has long maintained a commitment to a speedy process of nuclear disarmament, as stated by various Prime Ministers and its Permanent Mission to the UN. While India’s nuclear program initially aimed to deter adversaries, its strategy shifted after Pakistan’s nuclear weapons development. While Rajiv Gandhi proposed an Action Plan for nuclear disarmament in 1988, it gained no traction, leading to India’s nuclear tests in 1998.
