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Modi Calls Opposition an ‘Obstructive Force’ at Gujarat Unity Day

By PTI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the opposition as an "Avrodh Paksh" (obstructive force) rather than a "Virodh Paksh" (opposing group) during a speech at the Parade Ground in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, which marks the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Modi said the nation must remain united against such forces and accused the opposition of seeking to divide the country. He questioned the foreign trips of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, asking who is secretly meeting whom abroad and who is speaking the language of India’s enemies. Modi warned that social media is being used as a weapon, rumours are spread, and India’s image is tarnished. He recalled a promise made last year to eradicate Naxalism and Maoism, stating that while Naxals have been dealt with, the threat of “dimagi Naxals” remains high. Modi outlined future priorities, including securing borders, preventing infiltration and demographic changes, and moving toward a secular civil code. He reiterated the goals of "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat" (One India, Best India) and "Vikshit Bharat" (Enlightened India), saying the country is following the path set by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.