Cautioning the people of Karnataka against Congress guarantees ahead of assembly elections, PM Narendra Modi On Saturday, the promise of ‘removing poverty’ announced by the party 50 years ago was termed as the ‘biggest fraud in history’, which is still going on.
He also said that people of various communities in Karnataka are angry with the “abuses and lies” of the Congress during the election campaign and will give a befitting reply during the polling on May 10.
The Prime Minister today held a massive roadshow in Bengaluru and addressed two public rallies at Badami and Haveri in Bagalkot district, campaigning for next week’s assembly elections.
Modi said the overwhelming response he got in Bengaluru has given him confidence that it is the people who are contesting the 2023 assembly elections in Karnataka on behalf of the BJP.
He said, “Congress people are spreading lies in Karnataka. All their lies have been blown away by the BJP wind. Those who think Congress still has something left, please come here (in Karnataka) and see.” Every citizen of Karnataka is aware of the appeasement of the Congress.” and ‘lockdown’ (restriction) policies,” Modi said.
Addressing a public meeting in Haveri, he said that OBCs, Lingayats and all other communities are angry at the abuses of top Congress leaders, and their anger has now turned into resolve and decision to bring BJP back to power with absolute majority . State.
Noting that after Independence, the Congress ruled both the country and the state for decades, the Prime Minister said the BJP’s “double engine” government led by former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and the current Basavaraj Bommai has been here for only three-and-a-half years .
He lauded the efforts of the “double-engine” government for the development in such a short span of time, especially in Haveri district.
The Congress could have done development work during its tenure, but achieved nothing, Modi said, adding Congress means total corruption, scam, 85 per cent commission, a party that surrenders to terror, that does appeasement. Gives priority to, and who believes in “divide and rule” policy.
“There cannot be development under Congress rule because it loots money,” he said.
He claimed that it has been the tradition of the Congress for a long time to make false promises and when people ask about fulfilling them when voted to power, they say a committee has been formed to probe it, the party in Karnataka She has been making many false promises.
“Take a look at their track record and find out how false their guarantees are and how they have crossed the level of dishonesty,” he said, as he criticized Congress’ false guarantees in party-ruled states like Himachal Pradesh. Listed.
Further warning that the Congress would repeat the same thing in Karnataka, the Prime Minister said: “Fifty years ago, the Congress gave its biggest guarantee of ‘garibi hatao’ (getting rid of poverty), the whole election on this one guarantee It was fought by the Congress, and this is their biggest hoax in history, which is still going on.” Referring to his government’s initiative for welfare, he said, “You (people) have made your (Modi) son sit in Delhi, and I have lived in poverty and have come here…Poverty does not care about caste or religion.” There is no difference.” Of the poor
Highlighting that India is today the fifth largest economy, leaving behind England (UK), which had colonized the country for 250 years, Modi said the country should now strive to reach the third position. “It can happen with the power of your votes. With the support of your votes, we will make Karnataka number one and in turn take India to number three,” he said.
Earlier in the day, Modi held a massive roadshow in the city of Bengaluru, with a large number of enthusiastic people queuing up on both sides of the route.
The 26-km roadshow from Someshwara Bhavan RBI Ground in Bengaluru South to Sanke Tank in Malleswaram in the state capital was completed in about three hours.
Modi’s roadshow passed through parts of south and central Bengaluru, touching about a dozen assembly constituencies.
Later addressing a rally in Badami, the Prime Minister said he had seen “never-seen-love and affection” in Bengaluru which was “unparalleled”.
Modi said, “This morning, I went to ‘darshan’ (opportunity to see) ‘Janata Janardhan’ (public god) in Bengaluru. People showered me with love and affection like never before.”
“From what I saw in Bengaluru, I say with confidence that neither Modi nor BJP leaders or our candidates are fighting this election, this election is being fought by the people of Karnataka on behalf of the BJP. I saw complete control of the election Giving.” In the hands of the people,” he said.
Targeting former chief minister and Congress MLA from Badami, Siddaramaiah, Modi said the leader of the opposition has left the seat (Siddaramaiah is contesting from Varuna seat this time). “Siddaramaiah has realized which direction the wind is blowing. If he happens to come here, ask him a question as to why people were denied basic infrastructure earlier,” he said.
Hitting out at the Congress, he said the party has a track record of “85 per cent commission” and can never work for the service of the people.
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