PM Modi's 'Congress will distribute assets to infiltrators' remark sparks a huge row

Published On: April 22, 2024 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi targeted the Congress manifesto for minorityism. He said that if Congress comes to power, it would distribute people's property, land, and gold to infiltrators and those who have more children, hinting at the Muslims. Prime Minister quoted former PM Manmohan Singh's statement made in 2006 that Muslims have the first right to the country's resources. Congress launched a sharp attack on the prime minister and termed his remark as 'hate speech'. The Congress has also complained to the ECI. BJP also tried some damage control. On point decodes the row.