Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation on Independence Day, warned of a premeditated conspiracy to alter India's demography through illegal infiltration. He asserted that these "ghuspaithiyas" pose a threat by snatching opportunities from the youth, targeting women, and encroaching on tribal lands. Modi announced a high-powered demographic mission to tackle this crisis within a set timeframe.
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