Congress is a party for Muslim men, says PM Modi

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July 14, 2018

Azamgarh, Jul 14: Days ahead of the monsoon session of Parliament when the government is likely to push for the passage of a politically-motivated bill against instant triple talaq, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Congress of being a party which stood only with Muslim men.

"The real face of these parties was revealed by their approach on triple talaq, said he said at a public meeting here, part of his two-day visit to eastern Uttar Pradesh.

On one side the Centre is making efforts to ease and improve the lives of women and on the other these parties are working to put the lives of women, especially Muslim women, in danger, said Mr Modi, who is also the husband of Jashodaben

"Crores of Muslim women had always demanded that triple talaq should be banned, as it is also banned in Islamic countries, he said.

I read in the newspaper that the Congress president had said that the Congress is a party of Muslims, and there has been discussion on this for the past two days, he said in an apparent reference to Rahul Gandhi's recent meeting with Muslim intellectuals.

I am not surprised as when Manmohan Singh was the PM, he had said that Muslims have the first right over natural resources, Modi said.

But I want to ask the Congress whether it is a party of Muslim men alone," he added.

The criticism comes ahead of the monsoon session of Parliament where a bill abolishing instant divorce among Muslims, already passed in the Lok Sabha, is pending in the Rajya Sabha.

Congress and some other opposition parties have expressed reservations on the bill, and the ruling BJP has accused them of trying to stall it.

"Is there any place for the dignity and the rights of Muslim women? They have stalled legislation in Parliament, and they do not allow Parliament to run," Modi said.

"These dynastic parties are toiling to oust Modi. I want to tell them that there are still four or five days left for the Parliament session to begin. Meet the victims of talaq and halala, ask them about their plight, and then put your point of view in Parliament," he said.

The prime minister was in Azamgarh to lay the foundation stone for the 340-km Purvanchal Expressway which will connect Lucknow with Ghazipur at a cost of Rs 23,000 crore.

Modi then left for Varanasi to address another rally and inaugurate a slew of development project. He will visit Mirzapur tomorrow.

In the 21st century, these political parties are living in 18th century, he said, continuing his attack.

"When the BJP brought the anti-talaq legislation, these parties had put hurdles even then. They want that triple talaq should continue, and the life of Muslim women should remain miserable. But I assure you that I will make these political parties understand, and take them along so that Muslim women do not face any problems due to triple talaq," he said.

He said people should cautious of these parties and their leaders.

They cannot do any good for the people. For the BJP government, the country is a family and above everything else, he said.

Modi hit out at the Bahujan Samaj Party and the Samajwadi Party, saying that in the name of Baba Saheb Ambedkar and Ram Manohar Lohia they have done only politics.

"These parties which could not see eye to eye in the past have joined hands now. Do you know why? They want to stall the development work by the government. Will you allow this?" the prime minister asked.

They had sought votes from the poor, the Dalits and the backwards, and after forming the government they filled their own coffers and have done nothing else," he said.

He said because of the policies of the previous governments, eastern Uttar Pradesh had languished.

Hours before Modi laid the foundation stone for the Purvanchal Expressway, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav sought to take the wind out of his sails by claiming it was his own government's project which was being relaunched.

"This was originally Samajwadi Purvanchal Expressway, but the word Samajwadi has been dropped," the Samajwadi Party chief told a press conference at the party headquarters in Lucknow.

Yadav claimed that the "relaunched" project settled for lower standards and has cut down on amenities like service lanes and lights.

At the prime minister's rally, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attacked the SP, saying that in the name of `samajwad', the party was practising nepotism and hooliganism.

On Akhilesh Yadav's remarks, he said the erstwhile SP government had floated tenders for the expressway without acquiring land or even taking an environment clearance.

Comments

Mohammed Wasim
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Sunday, 15 Jul 2018

A failed p minister can only say....other issues sorted...now only this issue is pending..when he goes abroad must get some omlets

 

Jameel
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Sunday, 15 Jul 2018

This guy who cant provide justice to his wife is claiming to give justice to other peoples wives. what a joke. the ill fate is that there are idiots supporting such lunatics.

Thinkers
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Sunday, 15 Jul 2018

No development issues... only muslim/dalit issues for cheddi groups. Why are many many people in india still dont understand this tactics of diversion talk by cheddis. R indian bahkts so fools to believe the same issues again and again and ignore the development works and to ease the daily requirement issues of our country.

Sameer
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Sunday, 15 Jul 2018

No. India is a country of fools to have a divisive and low grade speaker like this as our Prime Minister. We are fools and lazy people because, government is diverting our attention to hindu muslim issues from real issues of Joblessness and price-hike etc. We are responding by fighting with hindu/muslims, brahmin/dalits, sunni/salafi, ssf/skssf etc - instead of demanding accountability from the leaders on the real issues. We are doomed. 

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The deceased has been identified as Dayanand Shetty, the owner of a private bus.

It is learnt that the bus had been kept for repairs at the garage and Dayanand had gone there to inspect the repair works.

At this time, the mechanic started the engine and the bus moved ahead. Dayanand, who was standing in front of the bus, came under its wheels.

He was immediately rushed to a hospital where he died without responding to the treatment. A case is registered at jurisdictional Manipal police station.

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Bengaluru, Mar 15: Former Karnataka chief minister and senior BJP leader B S Yediyurappa was booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act on Thursday for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor at his residence in Bengaluru last month.

Yediyurappa, 81, was booked after a woman lodged a complaint saying that she visited his residence on February 2 seeking justice in a rape case against her daughter and sought that a special investigation team (SIT) be formed to look into the case.

According to the first information report (FIR), Yediyurappa allegedly took the minor to a room, closed the door and sexually assaulted her. The woman further alleged in the FIR that when she confronted Yediyurappa, he said that he was checking if the girl was raped or not. Yediyurappa later allegedly apologised and asked the woman not to reveal the matter to anyone.

The Sadashivanagar police in Bengaluru have registered a case under Section 8 (commit sexual assault) of the Pocso Act and Section 354 (a) (sexual harassment) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Reacting to the allegations, the former CM said that around one-and-a-half months ago, they (the victim and her mother) had come to his house seeking help and he had taken them inside. 

“After listening to her, I called the city police commissioner B Dayananda over phone seeking to address her problem. Later, they spoke against me and I then suspected that there is some health problem with her. I sent them to city police commissioner’s office. I even gave her some money as they were in distress. I came to know that an FIR has been registered and will look into it. But this is what I get for helping someone,” he added.

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Bengaluru, Mar 19: Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said that the Congress will split in three months after the upcoming Lok Sabha polls and its impact will be visible on the Siddaramaiah-led state government.

"Due to internal squabbles, the state government will not last long," the BJP leader said.

Talking to reporters on Monday, he said the sitting MP from the Gadag-Haveri constituency, Shivakumar Udasi, has done a lot of development work and implemented the Central government's schemes effectively.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi will surely become the PM for the third time. The overall response has been good in the Gadag-Haveri Lok Sabha constituency," the former Karnataka chief minister said.

Asked if he was contesting the election in a half-hearted manner in the Gadag-Haveri seat, Bommai said "such a question does not arise when the party's high command gives instructions".

He said he would respect his opponent and not take anyone lightly. 

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