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26 Mar 2025, 13:02 GMT+10
New Delhi [India] March 26 (ANI): In response to the BJP Minority Morcha distributing 'Saugat-e-Modi' kits to underprivileged Muslims, Congress MP Imran Masood on Tuesday welcomed the move but questioned if it aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's views.
However, he emphasized that the gesture falls short of addressing the broader needs of the Muslim community.
Speaking to ANI, Masood said, 'If these are the views of Prime Minister Modi, I welcome them. But there are about 25 crore Muslims in the country, and 95% of them are poor. Muslims do not need just this kit. If Prime Minister Modi wants to give any gift to Muslims, then he should ensure the safety of Muslims and provide education and employment opportunities for them.'
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Minority Morcha is set to launch its 'Saugat-e-Modi' campaign, aiming to distribute special kits to 32 lakh underprivileged Muslims across the country ahead of Eid.
The initiative, kicking off from Nizamuddin in Delhi on Tuesday under the guidance of BJP National President JP Nadda, seeks to ensure that poor Muslim families can celebrate the festival without any hardship. As part of the campaign, 32,000 Minority Morcha workers will collaborate with 32,000 mosques nationwide to reach the needy.
National President of the BJP Minority Morcha, Jamal Siddiqui, outlined the campaign's broader vision, stating that during the holy month of Ramadan and upcoming occasions like Eid, Good Friday, Easter, Nauruz, and the Indian New Year, the Minority Front will reach out to those in need through the 'Saugat-e-Modi' campaign. Eid Milan celebrations will also be organised at the district level, he added.
The National Media Charge of the Minority morcha, Yasir Zilani, explained that the 'Saugat-e-Modi' scheme is a campaign launched by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with the goal of promoting welfare schemes among the Muslim community and gathering political support for the BJP and NDA.
The campaign is particularly significant as it focuses on the occasions of Ramzan and Eid. Under this campaign, the BJP Minority Morcha plans to reach out to 32 lakh Muslim families and collaborate with 3 thousand mosques. (ANI)
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