Overview

• During rallies in Jharkhand, PM Modi alleged that the Congress party is trying to divide Other Backward Classes (OBCs) by pitting sub-castes against each other.
• Modi emphasized the importance of unity among Scheduled Tribes (ST), Scheduled Castes (SC), and OBCs, warning that their division would weaken their collective strength.
• He accused the Congress and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) of supporting a resolution to restore Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, which he claims undermines the Constitution drafted by BR Ambedkar.
• The Prime Minister criticized the JMM-Congress coalition for corruption and resource exploitation, promising to tackle issues like exam paper leaks and infiltration in Jharkhand.
• Modi highlighted development initiatives for tribal communities, including plans to improve 60,000 tribal villages and empower women through economic programs.