Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reference to 'inflitrators' in a comment on Muslims has prompted anger during elections
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has come under attack from political opponents for using the word 'infiltrators' during a reference to Muslims in an election campaign speech.The debate over Modi's comments and the context in which they were meant has added to tensions at a time of elections in which Modi's largely Hindu and nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party is defending its majority in the Lok Sabha lower house of parliament.
'We are part of India's rich culture and heritage, sharing a common identity. However, our Prime Minister and his team have frequently tried to divide Indians with their venomous statements,' Hussain, who is also a Muslim, told Newsweek.Other opposition politicians also accused Modi of making such a statement in desperation over the election—in which the ruling party has been widely expected to do well.
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