Modi accused of hate speech by opposition as India's phased elections roll on
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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers a speech as he attends an election campaign event at Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, April 20, 2024.
India’s main opposition Congress Party has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “hate speech” following remarks at recent election rallies in which he said the rival party would favor the minority Muslim community if voted to power.
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