The BJP plans to launch the 'Saugat-e-Modi' campaign, distributing special kits to Muslims and minorities during festivals. The initiative, which begins in Delhi, aims to reach 32 lakh underprivileged Muslims nationwide. However, the opposition accuses the BJP of using the campaign as a political strategy ahead of elections in Bihar.
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