In Maharashtra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed election rallies, accusing the Congress of engaging in dangerous appeasement politics regarding the 26/11 terror attacks and other crucial issues. He warned that if the Congress were to come to power, it would overturn significant decisions, including the Supreme Court verdict on the Ram temple, similar to the reversal of the 1985 Shah Bano case judgment.
PM Modi emphasized that the Congress's primary agenda, if elected, is to nullify landmark initiatives of his government, such as the abrogation of Article 370, implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act, and banning instant triple talaq. He declared June 4, the day of the Lok Sabha vote count, as the "expiry" date for the opposition INDIA bloc, alleging that they would seek to reverse progress made under his leadership.
During his rallies in Ahmednagar and Beed districts, PM Modi criticized the Congress for alleged remarks made by senior leaders regarding the 26/11 attacks and insinuated intentions to undermine the Ram temple verdict. He cautioned against the Congress's purported plans to redistribute quotas meant for SCs/STs/OBCs to Muslims, citing similar actions in Karnataka.
PM Modi reiterated his commitment to protecting reservation benefits for Dalits, tribals, and OBCs and accused the Congress of forging alliances with "nakli" (bogus) versions of parties like Shiv Sena and NCP. He accused the Congress of hindering development projects, including the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train, and insinuated connections between the party and terrorists.
Further criticizing the Congress, PM Modi highlighted the party's purported stance on terrorism and questioned its commitment to national security. He condemned RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav's remarks advocating for Muslim quotas, labeling it as detrimental to Dalits and Adivasis.
PM Modi commended the development efforts of the state government, led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, highlighting projects aimed at improving infrastructure and addressing water scarcity in the Marathwada region. He concluded by urging voters to support the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance in the upcoming elections in Ahmednagar, Shirdi, and Beed seats on May 13.
