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Modi Blames Opposition for Spreading Fertiliser and LPG Rumours Amid Iran War
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Core Event: Accusations and Pledge at Banaskantha Rally
On October 30, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a gathering in Banaskantha, Gujarat, after inaugurating the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre (BBBRC). He accused “some people” of spreading rumours that fertiliser and cooking-gas supplies would be disrupted because of the Iran war. Modi said the government had averted any shortage, noting that a bag of urea costs about INR3,000 internationally but Indian farmers receive it for under INR300, and that di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) costs INR5,000 abroad but is sold domestically for INR1,350.
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Background & Context: Political Tension and Global Crisis
The remarks followed Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s controversial comment “Modi ka baap bhi jayega” at a Patna rally on October 25, 2026. Modi linked the opposition’s alleged misinformation to the broader Iran-West Asia conflict, which has pushed up global fertiliser prices. Union Home Minister Amit Shah challenged the opposition to discuss their allegations about the Election Commission in a special parliamentary session, framing the dispute as an attempt to “defame” the government.
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Data & Statistics: Projects and Economic Figures
- BBBRC: 127-acre facility built at INR325 crore, established by Banas Dairy with guidance from the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and support from the Rashtriya Gokul Mission.
- Development projects unveiled the same day total over INR14,000 crore, including two Bio-CNG plants, expansion of the Ahmedabad-Mehsana road (INR2,600 crore), and child-friendly Anganwadi centres (INR800 crore).
- PM-Kisan: 24th instalment released, amounting to INR19,000 crore in farmer income support.
- Fertiliser price relief: Modi claimed the government absorbed the price surge, spending nearly INR16 lakh crore to keep domestic costs low.
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Official Statements & Responses
- Modi’s address emphasized national unity in confronting the Iran war and warned that opposition-linked rumours were intended to “incite chaos” and tarnish his image.
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Verbatim Quotes
- “Jeevan ke antim kshan tak janta ki seva main hi juta rahunga (I will continue to serve the people until my last breath).” — Narendra Modi
- “Today every citizen in the country is working towards the dream of Viksit Bharat. But, unfortunately, there are some people who are not liking this. They want the country to remain steeped in crisis. In fact, they rejoice when the country is in trouble,” — Narendra Modi
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Conflicting Reports & Gaps
No independent verification of domestic fertiliser availability or price differentials appears in the source material, leaving a gap in external confirmation of the government’s assertion.
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What’s Next: Upcoming Events
- October 31, 2026 (scheduled): Modi will offer floral tributes at the Statue of Unity and lay foundation stones for projects worth over INR400 crore in Ekta Nagar.
- November 15, 2026 (scheduled): The Bharat Parv 2026 festival will run until this date, aiming to boost tourism in Ekta Nagar and surrounding areas.
The Banaskantha rally combined a high-profile infrastructure rollout with a politically charged defence against opposition-linked rumours, framing the government’s response to the Iran-driven commodity shock as a matter of national stability.