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Modi Slams Congress in Assam Rallies, Urges Voter Support

4/7/2026

Summary

Story summary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held election rallies in Assam on April 6, 2026, criticizing the Indian National Congress.
Modi accused the Congress of supporting infiltrators and failing to prioritize development in Assam.
Modi said Congress undermines India's armed forces and misinforms defense personnel about One Rank, One Pension (OROP).
Modi highlighted BJP’s achievements in Assam and urged voters to back the party as the campaign runs toward April 7, 2026.

History

Historical Context

In 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Indian National Congress for governance failures, particularly regarding national security and the One Rank, One Pension scheme affecting over 1.3 million veterans. This criticism reflects the historical rivalry between the BJP and Congress, rooted in the latter's long dominance in Indian politics since independence in 1947, which continues to shape contemporary electoral strategies and voter perceptions.

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Story summary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held election rallies in Assam on April 6, 2026, criticizing the Indian National Congress.
Modi accused the Congress of supporting infiltrators and failing to prioritize development in Assam.
Modi said Congress undermines India's armed forces and misinforms defense personnel about One Rank, One Pension (OROP).
Modi highlighted BJP’s achievements in Assam and urged voters to back the party as the campaign runs toward April 7, 2026.

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