Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday claimed that "jihadis" across the border are supporting the Samajwadi Party and the Congress, who are appealing for "vote jihad" in the country.
Addressing an election rally here in support of BJP candidates in Bansgaon and Deoria Lok Sabha seats, he alleged that the India bloc does not want to take the country forward but back by several decades. "Their agenda is not the development of India," PM Modi said.
"In Pakistan, 'duas' (prayers) are being made for the INDI alliance of the Samajwadi Party and Congress. Jihadis across the border are supporting them. The SP and the Congress are making an appeal for 'vote jihad' here," said PM Modi in an apparent reference to a remark by an INDIA bloc candidate.
He said, "This (Indian bloc) group is saying that if they come to power, they will reimpose Article 370 in Kashmir. They will repeal the CAA (Citizenship (Amendment) Act), which gives citizenship again to the victims of partition. Whose agenda is this—this is what these anti-India forces want?
PM Modi went on to allege, "Their agenda is not the development of India. They want to take back the country by several decades."
Hitting out at the bloc, PM Modi claimed the "INDI Jamaat" has been abusing him for his opposition to reservation on the basis of religion.
"I want to remind you that in 2012, the SP stated in its manifesto that Muslims should get reservations equal to those of Dalits. The INDI Jamaat wants to change the Constitution for this. When I ask them (about reservation), they abuse Modi," he said, adding that he is opposing reservation on the basis of religion.
He accused the SP of doing "dynastic politics.".
Modi also alleged that the Congress "created roadblocks for countries that wanted to purchase BrahMos missiles.".
Accusing the Congress of always playing with the country's security, the prime minister said, "Our country makes BrahMos missiles, and the day is not far when BrahMos missiles will be made in Uttar Pradesh."
"There has been a demand for this missile in many countries, but the Congress does not like it. Many countries wanted to purchase the BrahMos, but the Congress government created hurdles because the 'INDI' people do not want India to become self-reliant in the defence sector," Modi said.
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