Campaigning in Karnataka today, PM Narendra Modi said launched fierce attack on the Congress party for divisive politics. He accused the Congress party for dividing people on the grounds of caste.
Shri Modi remarked, “Instead of going among the people, the Congress leaders are thinking about excuses to make about a certain defeat. The reasons for their excuse will include faulty EVMs and other such reasons.”
Citing that Vijayapura was closely associated with Bhagwaan Baasaweshwara, he said, “Bhagwan Basaveshwara’s philosophy called for taking all sections of society together. Sadly, the Congress government has not followed his principles. All they are bothered about is their vote.”
Accusing the Congress party for doing nothing to address farmer woes in the state, the PM said, “What has the Congress done for the farmers of Karnataka? When the state was suffering due to droughts, Ministers handling key portfolios were busy in Delhi doing politics.”
Stating that Karnataka was the land of Saints, Seers and Mutts who played a key role in making the society of Karnataka progressive and harmonious, the PM remarked, “They have worked to remove human suffering.” He also highlighted the Centre’s social security schemes, farmer welfare initiatives and progress of electrification work which immensely benefitted people across the country.
On women’s security, PM Modi assailed the Congress. “The Congress has never been serious about the safety of women. It is the NDA Government that has got a tough law that will ensure safety of women. Further attacking the Congress for not letting the Parliament clear the Triple Talaq Bill, he said, “It is the Congress party that did not allow the law on Triple Talaq to be passed. How is the Congress even talking about women empowerment?”
Speaking in Koppal, Prime Minister Modi said, "We only have one mantra, 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas'. But on the other hand, there is a party that ruled for 60 years out of the 70 years of independence. But they only run and oust the government for their family.”
They can go to any extent for power. Their game is to plot brothers against each other, he added furthermore.
PM Modi alleged that Congress did nothing to promote tourism and rich history of Karnataka. “It is the Central government who is promoting tourism in Karnataka and is connecting distant places through airways,” he said.
Remembering young girl Mallamma, Shri Modi said, “That two years back, I had referred to a young girl Mallamma from Koppal during my Mann Ki Baat. I am glad she took the Swachhata drive with great zeal and today several women are leading the cleanliness drive across the country.”
"Cleanliness is related to the dignity of a woman. Our women have to defecate in the open. They go outside before the sun rise and wait for the sun to set to go the next time," he said. "When I had spoken about Swachh Bharat and building toilets from the Red Fort, the 'naamdaars' mocked me. But how will the man born with a golden spoon in his mouth know the problems faced by our old mothers? We are poor people and only we understand this problem," he said.
Attacking the Congress Party, Shri Modi said, “I will recount another sin of the Congress party for you. As you know, the sex ratio is unbalanced in a lot of districts in our country. As the trend to kill female fetus continued unabated, the Congress governments only snoozed. We have started schemes so that this pit is filled and the number of females match the number of male children in our society."
"These people have done nothing for the protection of women, whereas our government has brought in a strict to law to give death sentence to those who do such devilish deeds with our daughter," claimed PM Modi.
Addressing the rally, the PM asked why is it that farmers of Karnataka face shortage of water? He alleged that the Congress government, being in 'sleep mode', is doing nothing to address their problems. In five years, they ruined the farmers of Karnataka.
Shri Modi urged the people of Karnataka to ask a question to the present Karnataka CM. What happened to the irrigation project they promised? Where did the money for the project go?
On development front, the PM said, “We are committed to welfare of farmers. We have decided to increase MSP of notified crops by 1.5 times. We have brought the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. Farmers in Karnataka have hugely benefited from the scheme.”
Addressing a massive rally in Bengaluru, PM Modi accused the present Karnataka CM of handing over the city of Bengaluru to an infamous trio for vote bank politics. “This trio excels in all the wrong things”, he asserted.
“The people of Bengaluru must know whose name came up in the unfortunate death of a police officer here. People who should be in jail are sitting in Government in Karnataka…The second leader, involved in land grabbing- he has made his name 'Roshan'...we all know who he is. What is his link with Gulf Countries and money laundering...? The third leader, he has no 'Shanti' is his value systems. His son goes around beating people”, he remarked.
With such people at the helm, PM Modi stated, “It is no wonder Congress will become PPP Congress soon- Punjab, Puducherry and Parivar Congress.”
The Prime Minister highlighted five aspects of the Congress. He held the Congress responsible for dynastic politics, corruption, rampant lawlessness and criminalisation, agrarian distress and division of the society.
The PM remarked that the BJP would ensure greater prosperity for farmers, better education, skill development, better opportunities for youth, more industrial development and a positive eco-system for industrial growth. Adding further, he said that the BJP would put an end politics of dividing society and ensure a safer state for women.
Citing that India's perception had changed over the last four years, PM Modi stated, “Before 2014, we were in the list of Fragile Five but now we are seen as a strong economy.” He referred how global rating agencies and reports published by institutions like World Bank were upbeat about India’s growth trajectory.
Attacking the Congress for lacking a forward looking vision, Shri Modi spoke at length about India’s growing aviation sector. He shed light on the new aviation policy and the UDAN Yojana. “The Government of India has accorded top priority to next-gen infrastructure”, he said.
Coming down heavily on corruption, the PM said that those who looted the poor and honest would not be spared.
People have gathered here for this rally in large numbers. They are here because they want to show their support for BJP and aspire a better life in the coming five years: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/iQhbVy1FxG
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
The people of Karnataka have decided to punish the Congress party: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/iQhbVy1FxG
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
Instead of going among the people, the Congress leaders are thinking about what excuses to make about a certain defeat. The reasons for their excuse will include faulty EVMs and other such reasons: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
I am here in a land closely association with Bhagwan Basaveshwara. His philosophy called for taking all sections of society together. Sadly, the Congress government has not followed his principles. All they are bothered about is their votes: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
What has the Congress done for the farmers of Karnataka? When the state was suffering due to droughts, Ministers handling key portfolios were busy in Delhi doing politics: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
It is the Saints, Seers and Mutts who have played a key role in making the society of Karnataka progressive and harmonious. They have worked to remove human suffering: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
The Central Government has brought social security schemes that are benefitting the poor. It is our Government that worked on electrification of villages that had no power for 70 long years: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
The Congress has never been serious about the safety of women. Here in Vijayapura there was a case but what did the Congress government do? Northing.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
It is the NDA Government that has got a tough law that will ensure safety of women: PM @narendramodi
It is the Congress party that did not allow the law on Triple Talaq to be passed. How is the Congress even talking about women empowerment: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
BJP believes in 'Rashtra Bhakti' and serving the society. Our only mantra is 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikaas'. But for the Congress party, only one family means everything: PM @narendramodi in Koppal
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
After coming to power in Karnataka, the shameful Congress party even did not spare school going kids. They selected students on the grounds of caste for trips and excursions: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
Congress did nothing to promote tourism and rich history of Karnataka: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
We are promoting tourism in Karnataka. We are connecting distant places through airways: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
Two years back, I had referred to a young girl Mallamma from Koppal during my #MannKiBaat. Am glad she took the Swachhata drive with great zeal and today several women are leading the cleanliness drive across the country: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
When I had spoken about Swachh Bharat and building toilets from the Red Fort, the 'Naamdaars' mocked me. Sadly, those who are born with a golden spoon, never understand the difficulties of poor. We are committed to serve people and would continue to do so: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
We have embarked on a journey to make our villages smoke-free. We are ensuring cooking gas for the poor women in villages: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
Protecting the girl child is our commitment. We believe in the mantra of 'Beta Beti Ek Samaan': PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
Prime Minister is highlighting several women welfare initiatives which the BJP would ensure upon forming Government in Karnataka. https://t.co/C9ZBZuYm6W
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
Saints and seers from Karnataka have inspired generations. Their initiatives towards water conservation is laudable: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
Why is it that farmers of Karnataka face shortage of water? The Congress government, being in 'sleep mode', is doing nothing to address their problems. In five years, they ruined the farmers of Karnataka: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
I urge the people of Karnataka to ask a question to the present Karnataka CM. What happened to the irrigation project they promised? Where did the money for the project go: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
Congress only thinks about its own welfare. They do not care about farmers. We are committed to welfare of farmers. We have decided to increase MSP of notified crops by 1.5 times: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
We have brought the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. Farmers in Karnataka have hugely benefited from the scheme: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
I have been travelling across Karnataka and the affection is tremendous. I thank the people of Karnataka: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/5CwmOpchsi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
I do not understand why the CM dislikes Bengaluru. He has handed the city of Bengaluru to an infamous trio- and we all know this trio- we also know they have been given charge of this city due to vote bank politics. This trio excels in all the wrong things: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
The people of Bengaluru must know whose name came up in the unfortunate death of a police officer here. People who should be in jail are sitting in Government in Karnataka: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
The second leader, involved in land grabbing- he has made his name 'Roshan'...we all know who he is. What is his link with Gulf Countries and money laundering: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
The third leader, he has no 'Shanti' is his value systems. His son goes around beating people: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
See the sort of leaders the CM has handed Bengaluru to. No wonder Congress will become PPP Congress soon- Punjab, Puducherry and Parivar Congress: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
Under the Congress government, Bengaluru's infrastructure is crumbling. Women's safety is not a priority for the state Government: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
PM @narendramodi - I want to tell you 5 aspects of things here and for the Congress.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
Firstly, Dynasty politics
Second, Corruption
Third, Rampant lawlessness and criminalisation
Fourth, Agrarian distress and ruin
Fifth, Divide the society
BJP promises greater prosperity for farmers, better education, skill development, better opportunities for youth, more industrial development, a positive eco-system for industrial growth.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
BJP promises to end politics of dividing society.
BJP promises a safer state for women: PM
The Bengaluru Metropolitan Area will be expanded to more places.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
Resources will be allocated for the re-development of lakes across the city: PM in Bengaluru
India's perception has changed over the last four years. Before 2014, we were in the list of 'Fragile Five' but now we are seen as a strong economy: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
The Government of India has accorded top priority to next-gen infrastructure: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
Congress lacks a forward looking vision for the development of Karnataka: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
There are more Indians flying as compared to those using AC trains. This is an example to show our our efforts in the aviation sector are bringing results. We are doing everything possible to improve connectivity: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
Electronic and hardware manufacturing sector is growing in India during the last four years: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
Our Government is committed to welfare of Divyang sisters and brothers. In last four years, we have organised over 5000 camps for them: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
We are fighting corruption. Those who have looted the poor and honest, will have to give back to them what they looted. They will not be spared: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018
Karnataka needs a BJP Government which is sensitive and receptive in nature: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 8, 2018