Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress party on Tuesday, accusing it of suppressing Hindu religious practices and citing an alleged assault on a shopkeeper for listening to the Hanuman Chalisa chant in Karnataka. Addressing a rally in Rajasthan, Modi claimed that under Congress rule, even listening to the Hanuman Chalisa had become a criminal offense. He also highlighted the ban on Ram Navami processions in the state during Congress governance. Contrasting this with the current BJP dispensation under Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Modi praised the crackdown on mafia and criminals, leading to a more peaceful environment.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has alleged that the Congress party attempted to extend reservation on religious grounds and give it to Muslims, and he has accused the party of plotting to seize people’s wealth and distribute it among a select few. Modi made these remarks at an election rally in Tonk on Tuesday, when the country was celebrating Hanuman Jayanti. He also charged that practicing one’s faith is difficult under Congress rule and that even listening to Hanuman Chalisa becomes a crime. The Congress has denied these allegations and is exploring legal options. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh defended Modi, stating that he has never engaged in divisive politics based on religion.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress in Rajasthan, accusing the party of suppressing religious freedom by banning Ram Navami and criminalizing the listening of Hanuman Chalisa. He cited an incident in Karnataka where a shopkeeper was assaulted for playing the devotional hymn as an example of the party’s intolerance towards Hindu traditions. Modi’s remarks come amidst controversy over his recent statements about the Congress’s alleged plans to distribute Muslim citizens’ property.