Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress party for its alleged appeasement politics and for prioritizing family interests. He highlighted instances of freedom suppression during the Emergency and accused Congress of neglecting BR Ambedkar. Modi praised his government’s policies as more inclusive and focused on 'nation first'.
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