Continuing his campaign trail across Karnataka, PM Narendra Modi today addressed public meetings at Tumakuru, Gadag and Shivamogga. The PM said that Tumakuru was the land to several greats and Saints, Seers and Mutts here played a strong role in the development of our nation.
Attacking the Congress, he said, “For years, the Congress kept saying Gareeb, Gareeb, Gareeb. However, nothing came out of this rhetoric. They failed to transform the lives of the poor of India. Now, the Congress has stopped saying 'Gareeb' because the people of India have elected a person belonging to a poor family as their Prime Minister.”
The PM alleged that the Congress was trying to offer false rhetoric and empty promises to the farmers. He remarked that the Congress' neglect of the agriculture sector was very well known. “Which Congress government, either in Delhi, when they were in power for so long or here in Karnataka ever thought about solving the water problem in Tumakuru? Sadly, they do not bother about the farmers”, he added.
He questioned the Congress for not ensuring water of Hemavati River to farmers in the region. Stating that the BJP was working on water conservation, micro-irrigation and linking the waterways, which was a dream of the beloved Atal Ji, he said, “Our Government at the Centre has worked on irrigation projects on which no work had happened for 30 years. Some of these key projects are also in Karnataka.”
Taking a jibe at the JD(S), Shri Modi remarked, “Our respected former PM Deve Gowda Ji said so much during the 2014 campaign about me, made several personal attacks. After the elections I said that he need not remember all that he said.”
Stating that there was an unspoken alliance between Congress and JD(S), Shri Modi opined that people of Karnataka needed to know the “tacit alliance between Congress and JD(S)”. He said that the Congress and JD(S) pretended to fight in parts of Karnataka but in Bengaluru the JD(S) supported a Congress mayor, who was sitting in office. The PM questioned, “What is the deal between these two parties?”
The PM opined that the Central Government had worked substantially to improve connectivity and ensure better roads for the people of Karnataka. “Resources have been allocated for Tumakuru's development under Smart Cities project. These resources are aimed at transforming Tumakuru but the state Government prefers to loot money rather than work for people's welfare.”
He also urged people of Karnataka to join the battle against corruption and black money. “There is no way we can tolerate corrupt practices”, he remarked.
Launching attack on the Congress from Gadag, PM Modi stated that Congress Government in Karnataka was working only for 'Naamdaars' and not for 'Kaamgaars'. He slated the Congress party for ruining the Khadi and handloom sector in Karnataka.
Shri Modi clearly stated that the Congress was not bothered about the depletion of natural resources in Karnataka adding that as long as the pockets of their leaders were full, Congress was happy. “Congress sees corruption opportunities in the forests of Karnataka. Corruption is the key to the existence of the Congress”, he remarked.
Addressing an election rally in Karnataka's Shivamogga, Shri Modi said that like the Britishers, Congress is trying to divide the nation. He further said that the BJP works on the principle of 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikaas' and did everything possible to unite the nation.
He alleged the Congress for spreading lies, wherever they go, they spread lies among people. Shri Modi criticised Congress for looting the money belonging to the poor and the honest. “How is it that assets of their leaders keep on increasing,” he asks.
There is no difference between the 'C' of Congress and 'C' of Corruption. Even now they cry foul of demonetisation, he added furthermore.
The Prime Minister reached out to citizens of Karnataka, said when his Government at Centre formed, he ensured gas cylinders for the poor. Shri Modi said, “We want to make Karnataka a growth engine of the country.”
Confident of a BJP victory in Karnataka too, Prime Minister Modi ruled out a hung Assemblyin the state. "BJP will form government in Karnataka with full majority,” said the PM while addressing a public rally in Mangaluru.
Accusing the Congress party on raising questions at PM’s every step, he said that opposing Modi has become the only agenda of Congress. "After surgical strikes, they raised questions about the army. After poll defeats, they raised questions about the elections and Election Commission, remarked Shri Modi.
"Congress opposed the Swachchta Abhiyan, as if that is an issue which should be opposed. If I talk about building toilets, they make fun of me. If I talk about yoga, they have a problem with that too. They have decided not to go into the merit of any issue," the Prime Minister further said.
What did the Congress do to greats like Sardar Patel, Subhas Chandra Bose, Nijalingappa Ji is for all to see, wondered Shri Modi.
On the issue of development, Prime Minister remarked, “We gave Karnataka government funds to build houses in the state. But the work was not being done because Modi kept watching to prevent corruption.”
"We started the direct benefit transfer scheme, through DBT we stopped leakages, eliminated corruption. Rajiv Gandhi himself had said that the Re 1 which gets out of Delhi becomes 15 paise by the time it reaches the village. At that time, Congress was in power," he said.
Talking tough on child rapists, the PM mentioned that Surakshit Karnataka is his commitment and the centre has approved ordinance for death penalty for those convicted of raping children.
This land of Tumakuru is home to several greats. After becoming PM I had come here to Tumakuru and sought the blessings of Sri Sri Sri Sivakumar Swami Ji at the Sree Siddaganga Mutt: PM @narendramodi in Tumakuru https://t.co/oI4p9EcaUX
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Saints, Seers and Mutts have played a strong role in the development of our nation. We are deeply inspired by them: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/oI4p9EcaUX
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
For years, the Congress keeps saying- Gareeb, Gareeb, Gareeb. However, nothing came out of this rhetoric. They failed to transform the lives of the poor of India: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/oI4p9EcaUX
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Now, the Congress has stopped saying 'Gareeb' because the people of India have elected a person belonging to a poor family as their Prime Minister: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/oI4p9EcaUX
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Now, the Congress is trying to offer false rhetoric and empty promises to the farmers. The Congress' neglect of the agriculture sector is very well known. I wish they were serious about the welfare of the farmers: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Which Congress government, either in Delhi (when they were in power for so long) or here in Karnataka ever thought about solving the water problem in Tumakuru? Sadly, they do not bother about the farmers: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Our respected former PM Deve Gowda Ji said so much during the 2014 campaign about me, made several personal attacks. After the elections I said that he need not remember all that he said.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Right now, the JD(S) is working towards saving the Congress in Karnataka: PM @narendramodi
Now, the Congress is trying to offer false rhetoric and empty promises to the farmers. The Congress' neglect of the agriculture sector is very well known. I wish they were serious about the welfare of the farmers: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
People of Karnataka need to know the tacit alliance between Congress and JD(S)...they pretend to fight in parts of Karnataka but in Bengaluru the JD(S) supported a Congress mayor, who is sitting in office. What is the deal between these two parties: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Why are the people of Tumakuru not getting water from the Hemavati River. The Congress government lacks any concern for the farmers: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Our Government at the Centre has worked on irrigation projects on which no work had happened for 30 years. Some of these key projects are also in Karnataka: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
We are working on water conservation, micro-irrigation and linking our waterways, which was a dream of the beloved Atal Ji: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
The Central Government is according priority to ways through which we can increase coconut exports. Has the Congress government thought about this ever? Sadly, never: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Resources have been allocated for Tumakuru's development under Smart Cities project. These resources are aimed at transforming Tumakuru but the state Government prefers to loot money rather than work for people's welfare: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
The Central Government has worked substantially to improve connectivity and ensure better roads for the people of Karnataka: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
I have initiated a full-fledged battle against corruption and black money. There is no way we can tolerate corrupt practices: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
If there is one leader who can transform the lives of the farmers, it is farmer leader @BSYBJP: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
The Congress Government in Karnataka is working only for 'Naamdaars' and not for 'Kaamgaars' : PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
The Khadi and handloom sector has suffered under the Congress government in Karnataka: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/Znd2fMqsDs
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Congress is not bothered about the depletion of natural resources here. As long as the pockets of their leaders are full, Congress is happy. Congress sees corruption opportunities in the forests of Karnataka. Corruption is key to the existence of the Congress: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Congress has been telling lies and dividing society here in Karnataka. Everyday they do a new drama: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/Znd2fMqsDs
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Congress has lost in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, UP, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Tripura...people across India have rejected the Congress: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Congress is worried about losing Karnataka and there is a reason behind this.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
The reason is leaders and ministers here have made a huge tank. This tank stores money and a pipeline takes money straight to Delhi. If Karnataka goes, what will happen to the leaders in Delhi: PM
Congress has set up a Mafia network across Karnataka. They excel in 'Vasooli.' Once Karnataka defeats the Congress, what will happen to the 'Vasooli mafia' : PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Ever wondered why it took so long for Congress to distribute tickets? This is due to a tender system- for tickets, for leaders...there will also be a tender for CM-ship. Whoever promises to send most money to Delhi all get the CM-ship in Congress: PM https://t.co/Znd2fMqsDs
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Congress can only loot Karnataka, they cannot do any thing else for the state: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
After the Karnataka results, Congress will become PPP Congress- Punjab, Puducherry and Parivar Congress: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Congress is misleading people in the name of Mahadayi. What the Congress is doing is showing its true character and people should know about it: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
In 2007 in Goa, while seeking votes the Congress incited the people of Goa. There, Madam Sonia Gandhi made a speech on the waters of Mahadayi. The CM would not even know which party he was in, in 2007. After all, changing parties in a habit of the Karnataka CM: PM
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
I wish the Karnataka CM would have asked Sonia Gandhi Ji about her 2007 promise on Mahadayi. If he would know of that promise he would not be misleading the people: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Sonia Gandhi said - we are committed that Karnataka does not get Mahadayi waters. She said this during a speech at Madgaon: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
It is the people of Karnataka who are going to make the Congress into a regional Party called PPP Congress (Punjab, Puducherry and Parivar Congress): PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Adhunik, Gatisheel, Pragatisheel and Vikassheel Karnataka is our aim. We want overall development of the state: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
I can never forget the affection of people of Shivamogga. When we had launched the Tiranga Yatra, back then I had got the opportunity to address a gathering here: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikaas- this is our mantra of serving the people: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Congress believes in divide and rule philosophy. They divide people on the grounds of caste. And shockingly, they even classify criminals on the grounds of caste: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Spreading lies has become a business for the Congress. Wherever they go, they spread lies among people: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
There is no difference between the 'C' of Congress and 'C' of Corruption. Even now they cry foul of demonetisation: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Congress looted the money belonging to the poor and the honest. How is it that assets of their leaders keep on increasing? They must answer: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Shameful that Congress leaders are using abusive language for @BSYBJP Ji. This is not acceptable at all. Yeddyurappa Ji is a tall and respectable leader.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Yeddyurappa Ji visited homes of poor. They even mocked that! This is an insult of the poor and cannot be tolerated: PM
'Naamdaars' can never understand the hard work 'Kaamdaars' do. They mocked us for talking about building toilets and cleanliness from the Red Fort: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Remember the days when Congress fought elections on whether to give 9 cylinders or 12 cylinders? They used to say that we do not care for the poor. But when we formed Government at Centre, we ensured gas cylinders for the poor: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
We want to make Karnataka a growth engine of the country. I urge the people of Karnataka to elect a BJP Government in these elections: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
There is no difference between the 'C' of Congress and 'C' of Corruption. Even now they cry foul of demonetisation: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Congress mocked the Swachhata Abhiyan. Is it not right that we think about their welfare: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/y1FEWAG6F6
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Be it any subject, Congress objects everything: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/y1FEWAG6F6
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Opposing Modi has become the only agenda of Congress: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/y1FEWAG6F6
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
For Congress, only one family is everything. For me 125 crore Indians are my family: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/y1FEWAG6F6
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
What did the Congress do to greats like Sardar Patel, Subhas Chandra Bose, Nijalingappa Ji is for all to see: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/y1FEWAG6F6
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Congress spreads lies and hence is unable to digest if anyone speaks the truth. People are well aware of their tactics: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/y1FEWAG6F6
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Our karyakartas were brutally murdered just because of political differences. Is this the democracy that Congress practices? People would give a strong reply to the Congress on 12th May: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/y1FEWAG6F6
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Our Government is devoted to serve the poor and the marginalised. We empowered them by opening their bank accounts: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/y1FEWAG6F6
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Through Direct Benefit Transfer, we stopped leakages, eliminated corruption: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/y1FEWAG6F6
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Surakshit Karnataka is our commitment. We have approved ordinance for death penalty for those convicted of raping children: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/y1FEWAG6F6
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
Under the leadership of @BSYBJP, @BJP4Karnataka Government would leave no stone unturned for welfare of farmers: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/y1FEWAG6F6
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 5, 2018
