He said tribal and forest land do not come under the ambit of the land bill and are protected by separate laws.
"The land bill has no mention...there is no word on tribal and forest land in the bill. The tribals and
their land do not come under the ambit of the land bill. Still, people who lack knowledge run this (campaign) 24 hours. They do not know," Modi said.
He said there are efforts to "mislead" society on the issue. "For you it must be a small issue, a matter of your political principles, but do realise how much will it is hurting the country," he said addressing a conference of state environment and forest ministers here.
He said the ongoing campaign must end. "A debate based on facts and truth is welcome. Afterall it is a democracy. But when truth lacks weight, you spread lies. A country is not run like this," he said.
Modi's remarks cam against the backdrop of government trying to build a consensus on the land bill in Rajya Sabha where NDA lacks numbers.
Promises full support to Muslims
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday promised his full support in addressing grievances of all sections of the Muslim society with particular focus on ameliorating their social conditions and meeting their educational requirements. He made his views known when a delegation of Muslim leaders called on him and discussed issues related to the community and the concerns they have.
They promised to work for strengthening communal harmony and strengthening national unity. "The Prime Minister gave a patient hearing to the delegation and assured them of his full support in meeting grievances of all sections of the Muslim society," a PMO statement said. He emphasised the need for empowering the Muslim youth to enable them to play a larger role in nation building, it added.
"The land bill has no mention...there is no word on tribal and forest land in the bill. The tribals and
their land do not come under the ambit of the land bill. Still, people who lack knowledge run this (campaign) 24 hours. They do not know," Modi said.
He said there are efforts to "mislead" society on the issue. "For you it must be a small issue, a matter of your political principles, but do realise how much will it is hurting the country," he said addressing a conference of state environment and forest ministers here.
He said the ongoing campaign must end. "A debate based on facts and truth is welcome. Afterall it is a democracy. But when truth lacks weight, you spread lies. A country is not run like this," he said.
Modi's remarks cam against the backdrop of government trying to build a consensus on the land bill in Rajya Sabha where NDA lacks numbers.
Promises full support to Muslims
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday promised his full support in addressing grievances of all sections of the Muslim society with particular focus on ameliorating their social conditions and meeting their educational requirements. He made his views known when a delegation of Muslim leaders called on him and discussed issues related to the community and the concerns they have.
They promised to work for strengthening communal harmony and strengthening national unity. "The Prime Minister gave a patient hearing to the delegation and assured them of his full support in meeting grievances of all sections of the Muslim society," a PMO statement said. He emphasised the need for empowering the Muslim youth to enable them to play a larger role in nation building, it added.