Argus News - PM Modi Accuses Congress of Spreading False Narratives on Films and Policies

New Delhi, Apr 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a sharp attack on the Congress and other opposition parties, accusing them of deliberately spreading false narratives on a range of issues, including films such as Dhurandar, The Kerala Story, and The Kashmir Files.

Speaking at a public event, Modi said, “The Congress, the UDF, the LDF, they lie about everything as if it is their nature. They mislead the country as if it is their nature.” He alleged that opposition leaders dismissed these films as falsehoods, despite their focus on sensitive national and social themes.

Modi pointed to The Kerala Story, which portrays women from Kerala being recruited into extremist organisations, and The Kashmir Files, which depicts the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits in the 1990s. Both films became political flashpoints, with critics accusing them of exaggeration and selective portrayal, while supporters hailed them for highlighting overlooked realities. Similarly, Dhurandar: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar, explores national security and intelligence operations, drawing criticism from opposition parties for its strong nationalist narrative.

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Beyond films, Modi accused the opposition of spreading misinformation about key policies, including the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), and the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). He noted that the UCC has been in place in Goa for decades, countering claims that it is untested. “Their business is to spread lies,” Modi said, adding that the opposition misled the public during the CAA debate, despite no harm being caused after its implementation.

The remarks underscore the growing political battle over cultural narratives and legislative reforms. While opposition parties argue that such films and policies are divisive, Modi insists they are necessary for national unity and truth. The debate highlights how cinema and legislation continue to serve as battlegrounds in India’s political discourse.