Overview

• He accused the BJP of creating “walls within the country” and vitiating social harmony, saying India’s atmosphere has been made hostile.
• Targeting Devendra Fadnavis, he said the chief minister is unable to act against rampant corruption and has failed to support flood-hit farmers.
• Citing welfare moves in poll-bound Bihar, he urged the Centre to provide financial assistance to women in Maharashtra.
• Defending his party’s Hindutva, he said he needs no certificate from the BJP and alleged the ruling party launched a ‘Saugat-e Modi’ outreach to Muslims.
• Mobilising cadres for local-body elections, he pushed expansion of party shakhas and urged workers to identify “bogus voters,” invoking Rahul Gandhi’s exercise.