India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks on during an election campaign rally in Himmatnagar, India, May 1, 2024. REUTERS/Amit DaveIndia's Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks on during an election campaign rally in Himmatnagar, India, May 1, 2024. REUTERS/Amit DaveIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he does not oppose Islam or Muslims and wants the community to think about their future growth as they vote in an ongoing general election that completes its third phase on Tuesday. "We are not opposed to Islam and Muslims," Modi told broadcaster Times Now in an interview aired on Monday. Analysts say Modi and his Hindu nationalist party have made controversial remarks to invigorate their hardline base as the election sees comparatively low voter turnout from previous years.
