Speech in Banswara (April 21 2024) — Muslims described as "infiltrators"
Modi, campaigning ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, made remarks referencing the Indian National Congress and saying that if Congress returned to power, it would “gather all your wealth and distribute it among those who have more children … they will distribute it among infiltrators.” The word “infiltrators” was widely interpreted as referring to Muslims.
A complaint was filed with the Election Commission of India alleging violation of the Model Code of Conduct for elections, because the speech targeted a religious group.
A report by Human Rights Watch found that Modi made at least 110 speeches in the campaign period containing Islamophobic content; they cited this rally as one of the examples.
Opposition parties and civil-society groups said these remarks fuel communal tensions and polarise voters along religious lines.
A complaint was filed with the Election Commission of India alleging violation of the Model Code of Conduct for elections, because the speech targeted a religious group.
A report by Human Rights Watch found that Modi made at least 110 speeches in the campaign period containing Islamophobic content; they cited this rally as one of the examples.
Opposition parties and civil-society groups said these remarks fuel communal tensions and polarise voters along religious lines.
21 Apr, 2024
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CJP
Petition Complaint urging action against Provocative, Unconstitutional, Unlawful and Anti-Minority Election Speech by PM Narendra Modi on April 21, 2022 in Banswara, Rajasthan
New Indian Express
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