Prime Minister Narendra Modi denied plans for an inheritance tax, criticizing the Congress for advocating such ideas. He slammed Rahul Gandhi's proposals as Maoist ideology and accused the Congress of attempting to give OBC reservation to Muslims for political gain. Modi highlighted the BJP's achievements in economic reforms and financial inclusion, contrasting them with Congress' misgovernance in Karnataka, which has led to a water crisis in Bengaluru. He expressed confidence in the BJP's prospects in Karnataka and clarified the Centre's stance on drought relief distribution.