During an address marking Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 151st birth anniversary in Ekta Nagar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused political rivals of dividing the country and spreading rumors online. Modi made veiled remarks questioning Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's foreign interactions and warned against the ongoing ideological threat posed by intellectual Naxals. He declared that his administration had fulfilled its promise to eradicate active Naxalism and Maoism nationwide. Looking ahead, Modi asserted that securing borders, preventing demographic shifts, and implementing a secular civil code are central to achieving a developed nation.
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Opposition factions were accused of weaponizing social media platforms to circulate rumor…: Opposition factions were accused of weaponizing social media platforms to circulate rumors and damage the country's international image.
Despite physical security gains against insurgencies, the administration warned of an ong…: Despite physical security gains against insurgencies, the administration warned of an ongoing threat from intellectual Naxals.
Government initiatives remain directed toward realizing the broader goals of Ek Bharat Sh…: Government initiatives remain directed toward realizing the broader goals of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat and Viksit Bharat.
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Ekta Nagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday attacked the Opposition, saying it had turned into "Avrodh Paksh" (obstructive force) rather than "Virodh Paksh" (opposing group), underscoring that the country needs to stay united.
He was addressing a gathering at the Parade Ground in Gujarat's Ekta Nagar on the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, marking the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
"It is our misfortune that the Opposition has turned into Avrodh Paksh," Modi said.
In a veiled reference to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's foreign trips, Modi asked, "Who is secretly meeting whom in foreign countries? Forces opposed to India are extending their support to whom? Who is speaking the language of India's enemies?"
He said the nation needs to stand united against such forces and alleged that the Opposition wants to divide the people of the country.
"Social media is being used as a weapon, rumours are being spread, and India's image is being tarnished," he said.
"I said last year that we would not rest until the country was free from Naxalism and Maoism; that promise…
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressed economic worries raised by business owners regarding a political demonstration scheduled in the national capital. The push aims to minimize friction with local merchants by integrating commercial patronage directly into the demonstration's itinerary during peak festive commerce.
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