Lok Sabha Elections 2024: PM Narendra Modi Clarifies Controversial Statement about Religion

The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, made remarks about family planning and community relations during a recent speech. He emphasized the importance of responsible parenting, irrespective of religious affiliations, and highlighted the need to ensure that families can adequately care for their children without relying on government support. Modi also addressed misconceptions about his stance towards the Muslim community, citing his personal experiences and relationships with Muslim friends and neighbors. He expressed a commitment to unity and declared that he would not engage in divisive Hindu-Muslim politics.

Additionally, he criticized the opposition party, Congress, alleging its intentions to redistribute wealth and make detrimental changes to traditional practices, specifically targeting women’s possessions like the Mangalsutra. In a separate development, Prime Minister Modi filed his nomination papers for the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat, seeking a third term and aiming for a significant victory. The constituency is scheduled for polling in the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections, with the results expected on June 4th. This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.