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Indian Elections: Modi's Polarizing Rhetoric Sparks Controversy

People queue up to cast their votes in a polling station during the third phase of general election in Guwahati, Assam, India, Tuesday, May 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)

On Tuesday, millions of Indian voters across 93 constituencies participated in the third round of multi-phase national elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has intensified his campaign, delivering incendiary speeches that target the Muslim minority.

During recent rallies, Modi referred to Muslims as 'infiltrators' and alleged that they 'have too many children,' perpetuating a Hindu nationalist narrative. He also accused the Indian National Congress party of planning to 'loot' wealth from Hindus and redistribute it among Muslims, who make up 14% of India's population.

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