List of Hate Speech by Narendra Modi in Lok Sabha Election 2024: Exposed

After the response of Phase 1 National Election 2024, Narendra Modi has been caught spreading falsehoods and divisive narratives on the campaign trail over the past weeks, according to a comprehensive fact-check conducted by Scroll.in. Here’s a breakdown of the discrepancies found in his speeches:

Banswara Speech, April 21:

Claim: Modi alleged that the Congress manifesto included plans to snatch Hindu women Mangalsutras, and also seize redistribute private wealth.

Fact: The Congress manifesto contains no such provisions.

Claim: Modi accused the previous Congress government of stating that Muslims have the first right to the country’s resources.

Fact: This is a distortion of a speech by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Singh’s speech aimed to uplift all disadvantaged sections, not just religious minorities.

Aligarh Speech, April 22:

Claim: Modi repeated the false claim about the Congress manifesto threatening to survey and seize private property.

Fact: The Congress manifesto does not propose such actions.

Claim: Modi suggested that Congress would seize ancestral homes and flats purchased for children, likening it to Maoist thinking.

Fact: The Congress manifesto only talks about monitoring land distribution to the poor.

Tonk-Sawai Madhopur Speech, April 23:

Claim: Modi misrepresented Rahul Gandhi’s “X-ray” reference, implying property seizure.

Fact: No such proposal exists in the Congress manifesto.

Claim: Modi reiterated the false claim about Muslims having the first right to the country’s resources.

Fact: Manmohan Singh’s speech referred to upliftment of all disadvantaged sections, not just Muslims.

Sagar Speech, April 24:

Claim: Modi alleged that Congress in Karnataka implemented reservations based on religion.

Fact: The reservations were based on caste, not religion.

Claim: Modi accused Congress of proposing a 15% quota based on religion.

Fact: Congress manifestos only referred to reservations based on social and economic backwardness.

Betul Speech, April 24:

Claim: Modi accused Congress of planning to seize and redistribute private wealth.

Fact: The Congress manifesto contains no such plans.

Claim: Modi reiterated the claim of Congress implementing religion-based reservations in Karnataka.

Fact: The reservations were caste-based, not religion-based.

Agra Speech, April 25:

Claim: Modi falsely accused Congress of planning to steal part of the OBC quota for religion-based reservations.

Fact: There is no mention of religion-based reservations in the Congress manifesto.

Claim: Modi repeated the false claim about the Congress imposing an inheritance tax.

Fact: The Congress manifesto contains no reference to an inheritance tax.

Morena Speech, April 25:

Claim: Modi made a novel claim that Rajiv Gandhi abolished inheritance tax to save his mother’s property.

Fact: What was abolished was estate duty, not inheritance tax.

Aonla Speech, April 25:

Claim: Modi alleged that Congress plans to snatch jobs from backward class or Dalit families.

Fact: Congress manifesto does not threaten such actions.

The fact-check reveals a pattern of false claims and distortions made by Prime Minister Modi during his election campaign speeches. While political exaggerations are common, these substantial lies contribute to misinformation and division among the electorate.