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Narendra Modi accused of ‘hate speech’ after comments about Muslims

India’s Election Commission urged to take action after prime minister remarks

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi (centre) waves to supporters at a campaign rally for his Bharatiya Janata Party, or BJP, in Chandrapur earlier this month. Photograph: Atul Loke/The New York Times
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi (centre) waves to supporters at a campaign rally for his Bharatiya Janata Party, or BJP, in Chandrapur earlier this month. Photograph: Atul Loke/The New York Times
Rahul Bedi in New Delhi
Tue Apr 23 2024 - 16:18

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