PM Modi (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday tore into the opposition parties over recent political remarks on Maha Kumbh, saying those with a " slave mentality keep attacking the Hindu faith ". Criticising the comments on the ongoing Maha Kumbh being held in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, PM Modi said a section of leaders "mock and ridicule" the Hindu religion and try "weaken the country" with foreign backing. Champions Trophy 2025 IND vs PAK Live: Shakeel, Rizwan drive Pakistan forward 'If Shubman Gill gets out early, Pakistan will have a good chance': Ramiz Raja Babar's absence sparks speculation; PCB chief demands victory at any cost He said that everyone is "naturally awestruck" by the grand event, which "will continue to inspire future generations as a symbol of unity".
"Nowadays we see that there is a group of leaders who mock religion, ridicule it, are engaged in dividing people and many times foreign powers also try to weaken the country and religion by supporting these people. People who hate the Hindu faith have been living in some phase or the other for centuries. People who have fallen into the mentality of slavery keep attacking our faith, beliefs and temples, our religion, culture and principles," PM Modi said during the foundation stone laying ceremony of Bageshwar Dham Medical & Science Research Institute in Madhya Pradesh.
The Prime Minister lased out at the leaders for "abusing" Hindu festivals, traditions and customs, saying: "They dar.