In a fiery address from Haryana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi came down heavily on the Congress party, accusing it of spreading a “vote bank virus” in opposition to the newly amended Waqf Act. He criticized the party for what he called decades of marginalizing Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs), claiming that the Congress “crushed the Constitution’s spirit” in its quest to retain power. Citing the legacy of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, Modi said Congress had treated disadvantaged communities as second-class citizens and ignored Ambedkar’s vision of dignity and equality. He pointed to the BJP-led government’s efforts—such as expanding access to piped drinking water and building toilets in rural areas—as examples of how his administration is correcting historical neglect.
Speaking at rallies in Hisar and Yamunanagar, Modi laid the foundation stones for several development projects including an 800MW thermal power plant and a bypass in Rewari. He flagged off a direct flight from Hisar to Ayodhya and promised further infrastructure upgrades. Emphasizing the importance of equal rights, he spoke in favor of a uniform civil code, citing its implementation in BJP-ruled Uttarakhand. Modi also asserted that under the amended Waqf law, land exploitation would cease and the rights of poor and Pasmanda Muslims would be safeguarded, branding the changes as “real social justice.”
The Prime Minister wrapped up his speech by paying tribute to C Sankaran Nair, a lesser-known hero who resigned from the British Viceroy’s Council in protest of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Modi used Nair’s story to underscore national unity and moral courage, saying it reflects the enduring strength of the Indian spirit. He also took jabs at Congress-governed states, accusing them of excessive taxation and misgovernance, and reiterated his commitment to developing a more equitable and empowered India.
