Politics · India · 2 hrs ago
Modi accuses opposition of obstruction and sets out national priorities
Narendra Modi accused the opposition of obstructing government at a national unity event in Kevadia, Gujarat.
The event marked the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and included a parade.
Modi said the opposition was failing to meet its constitutional role, and warned of forces he said were trying to divide citizens and spread rumours.
He also said that although Naxalism had ended in remote areas, the threat from ideological extremists remained.
He named securing India's borders and ending infiltration as priorities, along with addressing demographic changes and moving towards a secular civil code.
Modi said the country would pursue its goal of becoming strong and capable by 2047, despite obstacles.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Opposition of acting as an obstructive force rather than fulfilling its constitutional role.
Speaking at Rashtriya Ekta Diwas in Gujarat, he warned of forces he said were seeking to divide people and tarnish India’s image.
Modi said India’s next priorities include securing its borders, stopping infiltration and moving towards a secular civil code.
He said the country must remain united and continue working towards the goals of “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat” and “Viksit Bharat”.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Opposition.
- What
- Modi accused the Opposition of obstruction and outlined national priorities, including border security and a secular civil code.
- When
- Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- Where
- Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, at the Parade Ground.
- Why
- Modi said India must stay united and advance its national goals while addressing security and other challenges.
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Modi said the country would not rest until it was free from Naxalism and Maoism.
Modi addressed the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas gathering and said the promise to end Naxalism and Maoism had been fulfilled.
- Event
- Rashtriya Ekta Diwas
- Location
- Parade Ground, Ekta Nagar, Gujarat
- Occasion
- 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- Next priorities
- Secure India’s borders, stop infiltration and demographic changes, and move towards a secular civil code
- Long-term goal
- A strong and capable India by 2047
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What people are saying
It is our misfortune that the Opposition has turned into Avrodh Paksh
Opposition is exercising politics of 'obstruction', in complete disregard of constitutional boundaries and propriety
Social media is being used as a weapon, rumours are being spread, and India's image is being tarnished
Though we have finished Naxals, the threat of 'dimagi Naxals' remains very high