‘Insulted Democracy’: PM Modi Hits Out At INDIA Bloc Over UP Chief’s ‘Vote Jihad’ Comment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hit out on the INDIA bloc over an alleged name for “vote jihad” by Congress chief Salman Khurshid’s niece Maria Alam, saying that the girl chief’s enchantment for Muslim unity in voting had “uncovered” the INDIA bloc’s technique for the continued Lok Sabha election.

Addressing an election rally in Gujarat’s Anand, PM Modi mentioned by calling for ‘vote jihad’, “INDI alliance has insulted democracy and the Structure.”

“A pacesetter from the INDI alliance has uncovered their technique in entrance of the nation. INDI alliance has requested Muslims to go for Vote Jihad. This has come from an informed household, not from a toddler popping out of a Madrasa. INDI alliance is saying that every one Muslims ought to get collectively and vote. The INDI alliance has insulted democracy and the Structure,” he mentioned.

He additional identified that not one of the Congress leaders have opposed Alam’s assertion until now.

“They’ve a tacit understanding. On one hand, the INDI alliance is making an attempt to divide SC, ST, OBC and basic classes and on the opposite, they’re elevating the slogan of Vote Jihad. This exhibits how harmful their intentions are,” Modi added.

The Prime Minister’s comment got here days after Samajwadi Get together chief Maria Alam Khan allegedly made the ‘vote jihad’ enchantment throughout a public rally in Uttar Pradesh’s Kayamganj on April 30. Khan together with Khurshid- the occasion’s chief guest- have been booked to advertise enmity between lessons, amongst different sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Illustration of the Individuals Act.

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