PM Modi Slams Oppn For Targeting Govt’s Jammu And Kashmir Move

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched a searing attack on the opposition for targeting the government over its decision to scrap the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.

He said the opposition should “drown in shame” for saying that the BJP was trying to divert attention with its Kashmir move. NCP president Sharad Pawar had told HT on Tuesday

the BJP was bringing up the issue of Article 370 again and again during the Maharashtra poll campaign to “divert attention” from real issues.

PM Modi, who was addressing an election rally in Maharashtra’s Akola, said those who are questioning the relationship between Maharashtra and J&K are “political opportunists”.
“We are proud of the sons of Maharashtra who sacrificed their lives for Jammu and Kashmir. And today, these people, who are immersed in the interests of politics and their families, are engaged in saying that what Maharashtra has to do with Jammu and Kashmir? Doob Maro, Doob Maro (drown in shame.

The Prime Minister praised Veer Savarkar and said he inspired “nationalism which is the core of nation-building.”

“These are the people who insult Hindutva ideologue VD Savarkar. These are those who insulted Baba Saheb (Bhimrao Ambedkar) step by step, keeping him away from Bharat Ratna for decades.

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