PM Modi Criticizes Opposition at Basti Rally, Accuses Them of Insulting Lord Ram

During a large public meeting in Basti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked opposition leaders, accusing them of disrespecting Lord Ram and the Ram temple. He specifically targeted Akhilesh Yadav and Rahul Gandhi, claiming they want to undermine the Ram temple project.

Key Points from PM Modi’s Speech
Attack on Opposition Leaders: Modi criticized Akhilesh Yadav and Rahul Gandhi, saying they are spreading false rumors about winning 79 seats in Uttar Pradesh. He dismissed this as “daydreaming” and predicted they would blame electronic voting machines (EVMs) for their defeat.

PM Modi’s Basti Rally

Modi accused the opposition of having a problem with the Ram temple and Lord Ram. He cited a senior SP leader who allegedly called the Ram temple “useless” and mentioned another leader who called it “unholy.” Modi said the opposition alliance wants to reverse the decision on the Ram temple and send Lord Ram back to a tent.

बस्ती में उमड़ा ये हुजूम हमारी सरकार के बीते 10 वर्षों के ट्रैक रिकॉर्ड पर जनता-जनार्दन की मुहर है। उत्तर प्रदेश के परिवारजनों ने हमेशा मुझे और मेरी पार्टी को झोली भरकर आशीर्वाद दिया है।https://t.co/kgBRRRDj6u

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 22, 2024

Modi urged voters to respond strongly with their votes, claiming that the opposition parties only remember the Constitution when it suits them. He reminded the audience of the Congress-imposed Emergency and accused the party of trying to abolish the Constitution.

Connection with the Audience: Modi began his speech by greeting the audience warmly and emphasizing his connection with them. He noted that the five phases of elections so far indicate a likely third term for his government.

Critique of Congress and SP: Modi criticized Congress for its internal politics, mentioning how they mistreated their own leader, Sitaram Kesari. He also accused SP of consistently opposing reservations for Dalits.

Economic Progress: Modi highlighted India’s achievements, stating that India is now the world’s fifth-largest economy. He stressed the importance of voting for continued development and self-reliance.

National Pride: Modi emphasized the nation’s growing stature on the global stage, saying that India’s decisions are now respected worldwide.