Hate-filled individuals out to destroy India's unity and defame it, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a sharp attack against individuals who he claimed are filled with hate and negativity, accusing them of trying to destroy India's unity and integrity.

His remarks come in the backdrop of controversial statements made by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi during his recent visit to the United States.

Modi, who was on his first visit to his home state Gujarat after assuming office for a third consecutive term on June 9, laid the foundation stone for and inaugurated various developmental projects worth Rs 8,000 crore. These projects included the muchanticipated Bhuj-Ahmedabad Namo Bharat Rapid Rail, the first Vande Bharat metro service, and five new Vande Bharat express trains in Ahmedabad.

Addressing a gathering in Ahmedabad, the prime minister, without directly naming anyone, accused Opposition leaders of engaging in divisive politics and crossing all limits for the sake of appeasement.

"Some people filled with negativity are targeting India's unity and integrity, intending to divide the country. Those filled with hate are not leaving any chance to defame India and Gujarat," he alleged, in a thinly veiled reference to Gandhi's remarks during his US visit.

Modi further noted that despite facing insults, mockery, and jeers from the Opposition in the first 100 days of his third term, he remained focused on fulfilling the government's development agenda.