Over 17,000 citizens seek ECI action against PM for ‘hate speech’

Modi in his speech claimed that Congress, if voted to power would redistribute the wealth among "infiltrators" and "those who have more children", referring to the Muslim community.

BySouth First Desk

Published Apr 23, 2024 | 8:14 PMUpdatedApr 23, 2024 | 8:14 PM

Modi at a rally in Banswara, Rajasthan (narendramodi.in)

Over 17,000 citizens wrote to ECI seeking action against PM Narendra Modi for his remarks against the Muslim community on 21 April. Led by Watan Ke Raha Mein and Samvidhan Bacchao Nagrik Abhiyan groups, citizens signed the letter that said Modi’s speech is not only “appealing to ‘communal feelings’ but also instigating and aggravating hatred in the Hindus against Muslims.”

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