Overview
- The 'Saugat-e-Modi' campaign distributes Eid kits containing food, clothing, and festival essentials to 32 lakh underprivileged Muslim families across India.
- 32,000 BJP Minority Morcha workers are collaborating with 32,000 mosques to ensure the kits reach intended recipients during Ramadan.
- Religious leaders, including Maulana Sajid Rashidi and Haji Salman Chishti, have praised the initiative for promoting inclusivity and supporting underprivileged communities.
- Critics, such as Congress MP Imran Masood and Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray, question the campaign's sincerity and its ability to address systemic issues faced by minorities.
- The campaign reflects the BJP's efforts to engage with minority communities and align with its 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' philosophy, while coinciding with concerns over the Waqf Amendment Bill.