PM Modi Targets Bangladeshi Infiltration at Deoghar Rally, Pledges 'Roti, Beti, Makaan'

At a Deoghar rally, PM Narendra Modi emphasized the urgent need to address Bangladeshi infiltration in Jharkhand and protect tribal families. He criticized the JMM-Congress for allegedly facilitating infiltrators' settlement. Modi pledged that the BJP would fulfill promises of basic needs if elected in the state assembly elections.

During a public rally in Deoghar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Bangladeshi infiltration as Jharkhand's principal concern, stressing the need to protect tribal families. He cited data indicating a significant reduction in the tribal population.

Modi accused the JMM-Congress coalition of aiding infiltrators in becoming permanent residents, harming job and livelihood opportunities for locals. He criticized the government for allegedly misleading the court about infiltration levels, compromising peace and security.

Emphasizing the issues of 'Roti, Beti and Makaan' in elections, Modi assured voters that a BJP-led victory would uphold these priorities, aiming to displace the existing JMM-led coalition. Voter turnout reached 46.25% by 1 p.m. in the first phase of the state's assembly elections.

(With inputs from agencies.)