Modi announces fast by BJP MPs to protest Parliament impasse

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 6 accused the Opposition of indulging in divisive politics and announced that BJP MPs will observe a fast on April 12 to protest the impasse in Parliament, for which he blamed the Congress.

The Prime Minister said at a BJP parliamentary party meeting that the ruling party was doing inclusive politics while the Opposition was indulging in divisive and negative politics due to the saffron party’s rising strength, Union Minister Ananth Kumar told reporters.

With the Opposition parties targeting the government over Dalit protests, Mr. Modi said the BJP MPs and other leaders would spend a night between April 14 and May 5 in over 20,844 villages with over 50% population of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to inform the people about the Centre’s various measures aimed at their welfare.

On a day the BJP is celebrating its 38th foundation day, Mr. Modi said it had become the largest party due to people’s blessings and tireless efforts of its workers. He also paid tributes to many of its late leaders and workers.

The foundation day is dedicated to those who sacrificed their lives for the party’s growth, he said.