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Modi accused of hate speech by his opponents, analysts say possible shift in polls strategy
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a speech that the rival Congress Party favours Muslim “infiltrators” who would be given India’s wealth if his opponents gained power.
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NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent speech, saying that the rival Congress Party favours Muslim “infiltrators” who would be given India’s wealth if his opponents gained power, has sparked criticism that the popular leader is doubling down on hate speech to whip up religious sentiment and woo voters from the majority Hindu community.
The Indian Prime Minister’s hard-hitting and divisive words have set off a political storm, with the opposition party asking the Election Commission to disqualify Mr Modi.
