 "Few BJP leaders openly tried to create divide in society: PM")
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday said that the statements of some BJP leaders show that dividing society is inseparable part of BJP's politics.
Addressing an election rally of the Congress at Bhongir town of Nalgonda district, about 50 km from here, he said the some BJP leaders through their statements openly tried to create a divide in the society.
"Though BJP later tried to distance away from these statements, I believe attempt to divide the society is an inseparable part of BJP's politics. The statements have come at a time when some states are going to polls where BJP think politics of division will benefit them," the prime minister said at his first election meeting in Telangana.
He urged people to decide whether a party which divides the society should form the government and whether they will vote for a party which makes one community fight against the other.
Without naming the BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, he said BJP's election campaign centered around one man. "They are only talking big which has no basis and they are making promises which they can never fulfill," he said.
Prime minister since May 2004, Manmohan Singh has already declared that he is not seeking a third term and will demit office after the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app