Muslims Recognise Congress, INDIA Bloc's Use of Them as Pawns: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a rally in Dhaurahra, made a compelling statement regarding the political landscape and its impact on various communities in India. He emphasized that Muslims, along with individuals from SC, ST, and OBC communities, are now gravitating towards the BJP, recognizing the inclusive development efforts of his government. This rally was held to support BJP candidate Rekha Verma.

Modi highlighted the equitable distribution of benefits under government schemes such as the PM housing scheme and Ujjwala Yojana, ensuring that aid reaches all needy citizens without discrimination. He accused the Congress and INDIA bloc of exploiting the Muslim community for electoral gains, a tactic he claims is now being rejected by the community itself.

The Prime Minister accused opposition parties of attempting to secure the Muslim vote bank through overt appeasement and criticized their manifesto for reflecting what he described as the Muslim League's thinking. He firmly opposed religion-based reservation, invoking statements by BR Ambedkar and Jawaharlal Nehru against such policies. Modi alleged that the Congress's actions in Karnataka, where Muslims were categorized as OBC overnight for reservation benefits, are indicative of a broader agenda to undermine SC, ST, and OBC reservations.

Addressing the politics of appeasement, Modi took a veiled jab at Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav, asserting his commitment to preventing reservation based on religion. He also claimed that the INDIA bloc harbors intentions to redistribute property among their vote bank by scrutinizing citizens' assets.

Furthermore, Modi criticized the opposition's stance on Article 370, asserting his government's decision to abrogate it as a step towards ensuring constitutional rights for all in Jammu and Kashmir. He questioned the opposition's intentions regarding national projects like the free ration scheme and Vande Bharat trains, as well as religious landmarks such as the Ram Temple and Vishwanath corridor.

The Prime Minister also reflected on his government's achievements in agriculture, particularly for sugarcane farmers in Uttar Pradesh, highlighting efforts to remove payment delays and promote ethanol production. He contrasted this with the previous UPA government's handling of terrorism and law enforcement, accusing them of hindering action against terror for appeasement purposes.

The rally saw participation from notable BJP figures including Dhaurahra MP Rekha Verma, MP from Lakhimpur Ajay Mishra Teni, BJP state president Bhupendra Chaudary, and BJP candidate from Sitapur Rajesh Verma. With Dhaurahra set to vote on May 13 in the fourth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, Modi's speech aimed to consolidate support for the BJP candidates against their SP and BSP opponents.