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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a fiery election rally in Akola, Maharashtra, launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, accusing them of supporting the restoration of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, a move he labeled as aligning with 'anti-India forces'. This sharp rebuke comes amidst the ongoing Maharashtra Assembly elections, scheduled for November 20th. Modi's speech focused heavily on the perceived threat Congress poses to national unity and security, aiming to galvanize voters against the opposition party. He asserted that Congress's aim is to weaken India for their own political gains, claiming they thrive on creating divisions amongst different social groups.
Specifically targeting the Scheduled Castes (SC) community, Modi exhorted them to maintain unity and resist Congress's attempts to exploit their differences. He argued that Congress's tactic of pitting various castes against each other weakens their collective voice and allows the party to capitalize on their divisions to secure political advantage. This assertion was underscored by Modi's 'Ek Hai Toh Safe Hai' ('One is Safe') slogan, a message urging unity and vigilance against Congress's perceived divisive tactics.
The crux of Modi's criticism centered around the recent resolution passed by the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly seeking dialogue for the restoration of Article 370, the former special status granted to the region before its revocation in 2019. All parties, including the Congress, backed this resolution, while the BJP remained opposed. Modi characterized this stance as an attempt by Congress to push Jammu and Kashmir back into a cycle of violence and instability. He emphatically declared that Article 370 will never be restored, and those who advocate for its reinstatement are aligning themselves with separatists, terrorists, and anti-India forces - a direct accusation against the Congress party.
Source: 'Anti-India Forces Support Article 370': PM Modi Hits Out At Congress Over Kashmir Resolution