Campaigning in Banaskantha district today, PM Narendra Modi said that the mood of people in the region clearly indicated in which direction the wind was blowing.
Shri Modi said that people of Patan and Banaskantha were well aware of the difference between Congress and the BJP. “When there were floods here Congress MLAs were relaxing in Bengaluru whereas BJP leaders were working with people, helping in relief operations... BJP was doing relief work, Congress was busy with resort work”, he added.
PM Modi remarked that the conduct of Mrs. Indira Gandhi and the Congress in Morbi and the service of RSS and Jan Sangh Karyakartas were for everyone to see. He added that RSS and Jan Sangh did everything possible and stood shoulder to shoulder with people. The PM said, “Those who did not stand with Banaskantha in the bad times of flood cannot be expected to serve either this district or the state of Gujarat.”
The PM spoke how the BJP governments over the years ensured that Narmada waters reach the region. “Earlier, people from here would have to travel a considerable distance to pray to Maa Narmada. Due to BJP, Narmada waters have come to this region and Maa Narmada is blessing us all”, he said.
Highlighting that the region had immense potential for solar energy, the PM said that BJP government was working on solar pumps that would benefit farmers. He also shed light on how neem coating of urea also benefitted them widely.
Taking a jibe at Mani Shankar Aiyar’s comment on removing him, Shri Modi remarked, “Mr. Mani Shankar Aiyar told people when he visited Pakistan - remove Modi from the way and then see what will happen to India-Pakistan peace. What did he mean by removing me from the way? And what is my crime- that we have the blessings of the people.”
“When I had taken over as CM, farmers from Patan and Banaskantha met me and I told them to focus on irrigation. People told me this approach will ensure you are defeated. I said- I do not care of the chair, I want to work for the farmers and want to work for Banaskantha, Patan”, the PM added furthermore.
At the public meeting in Kalol, PM Modi hit out at Congress leader and lawyer Kapil Sibal for linking Ram Mandir case with 2019 elections. The PM remarked, “For the last two days a top Congress leader and an illustrious lawyer has been speaking. He is free to represent whoever he wants to, that is his prerogative. But, why does he want to prolong the Ayodhya Case when all stakeholders want an early solution?”
Adding further, the PM said that instead of coming clear on why he wanted the Ayodhya Matter to be discussed in court after 2019, Mr. Sibal was busy saying whose lawyer was he. “He says he does not represent the Sunni Wakf Board but then he should say who he is representing?” added Shri Modi. He said that Congress should remove such a lawyer from their party.
The PM remarked that chair did not matter for him, but what mattered most was wellbeing of the country. “I will work for the country tirelessly”, he said at the rally in Kalol.
He also accused the UPA government and former Rajasthan CM, who also belonged to the Congress for obstructing the implementation of Sujalam Sufalam Yojana. He remarked, “One Congress leader, a former Rajasthan CM himself, wrote a letter that Gujarat cannot use water from Mahi River. He called for Sujalam Sufalam Yojana not to be implemented he even complained to UPA government. But I said whatever may come I will provide water to North Gujarat.”
He also recalled an instance from Rajkot where Dr. Manmohan Singh was presented a book containing the scams under the UPA.
At the public meeting in Ahmedabad’s Nikol, PM Modi said Congress would not win elections in Gujarat as they had anti-development mindset and believed in divisive politics.
“Politics of development does not appeal to the Congress Party”, remarked Shri Modi.
Highlighting several development works done by the BJP in Gujarat, he said that it was the BJP that built the Sabarmati riverfront. He said that the river was in a pitiable condition when Congress ruled the state. He also spoke how keeping small shops open for longer durations gave several people economic opportunities.
Hitting out the Mani Shankar Aiyar, Anand Sharma and Digvijaya Singh trio, PM Modi said, “They have not called me 'Neech' for the first time yesterday. Mrs. Sonia Gandhi and her family members have used it too. Why am I 'Neech' - because I was born poor, because I am of a lower caste, because I am a Gujarati? Is that why they hate me?”
Adding furthermore the PM stated, “What did Anand Sharma say- PM Modi is mentally unstable. One Congress leader re-tweeted such an offensive Tweet about me that I cannot even say it. What did Digvijaya Singh Tweet about me?”
He noted how Digvijaya Singh had termed Modi Sarkar as ‘Raakshas Raaj’ and called him a ‘Raakshas’; Pramod Tiwari, who headed the Congress in UP, said Modi was in the list of Hitler, Mussolini and Gaddafi; Jairam Ramesh compared him to Bhasmasur; Beni Prasad Verma called him a mad dog and said we won't let this mad dog win; Ghulam Nabi Azad said he was Gangu Teli; Imran Massod, who they gave a ticket to had said he would cut Modi into pieces; Renuka Chowdhury called him a virus and said he would bring Namonitis.
“Day and night the Congress has abused me. I keep quiet only because my priority is work”, Shri Modi remarked.
This rally is huge. I want all those Pundits speculating on this election to come and see the fervour here: PM @narendramodi in Banaskantha
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) December 8, 2017
People of Patan and Banaskantha know the difference between Congress and BJP. When there were floods here Congress MLAs were relaxing in Bengaluru whereas BJP leaders were working with people, helping in relief operations: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) December 8, 2017
BJP leaders were providing flood relief whereas Congress leaders were relaxing in swimming pools in resorts in Bengaluru: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) December 8, 2017
BJP was doing relief work, Congress was busy with resort work: PM @narendramodi in Banaskantha
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) December 8, 2017
The conduct of Mrs. Indira Gandhi and the Congress in Morbi and the service of RSS and Jan Sangh Karyakartas was for everyone to see. RSS and Jan Sangh did everything possible and stood shoulder to shoulder with people: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) December 8, 2017
Those who did not stand with Banaskantha in the bad times of flood can not be excepted to serve either this district or the state of Gujarat: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) December 8, 2017
Earlier, people from here would have to travel a considerable distance to pray to Maa Narmada. Due to BJP, Narmada waters have come to this region and Maa Narmada is blessing us all: PM @narendramodi in Banaskantha
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) December 8, 2017
This part of North Gujarat has made strides in solar energy: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) December 8, 2017
Mr. Mani Shankar Aiyar told people when he visited Pakistan - remove Modi from the way and then see what will happen to India-Pakistan peace. What did he mean by removing me from the way. And what is my crime- that we have the blessings of the people: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) December 8, 2017
When I had taken over as CM, farmers from Patan and Banaskantha met me and I told them to focus on irrigation. People told me this approach will ensure you are defeated. I said- I do not care of the chair, I want to work for the farmers and want to work for Banaskantha, Patan: PM
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) December 8, 2017
For the last two days a top Congress leader and an illustrious lawyer has been speaking. He is free to represent whoever he wants to, that is his prerogative. But, why does he want to prolong the Ayodhya Case when all stakeholders want an early solution: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) December 8, 2017
Instead of coming clear on why he wants the Ayodhya Matter to be discussed in court after 2019, this Congress leader is busy saying whose lawyer is he. He says he does not represent the Sunni Wakf Board but then he should say who is he representing: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) December 8, 2017
Why doesn't the Congress also remove this lawyer leader of theirs: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) December 8, 2017
Should one care for the chair or the nation...the chair does not matter, what matters is the country. I will work for the country tirelessly: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) December 8, 2017
One Congress leader, a former Rajasthan CM himself, wrote a letter that Gujarat cannot use water from Mahi River. He called for Sujalam Sufalam Yojana not to be implemented he even complained to UPA government. But I said come what may I will provide water to North Gujarat: PM
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) December 8, 2017
Do you know what happened in Rajkot...Dr. Manmohan Singh met the press and after that the elderly Mansukh Kaka met him. He presented him a book containing the scams under the UPA. I congratulate Mansukh Kaka who spoke up for the truth and for honest governance: PM
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) December 8, 2017
Which Congress Government in Gujarat worked towards bringing water to this district. It is the BJP which has got water and worked for the farmers: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) December 8, 2017
It is this NDA Government that saw the importance of LED Bulbs. The poor and middle class have gained most due to LED bulbs as it leads to savings: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) December 8, 2017
After travelling across Saurashtra, Kutch, South Gujarat and North Gujarat I am now in Ahmedabad. What I am seeing is extraordinary. It is clear that BJP will emerge victorious: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/cWgg4Ul9dl
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) December 8, 2017
The population of our middle class is rising and so is the strength of our middle class. This section of society aspires to progress at a quick pace: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/cWgg4Ul9dl
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) December 8, 2017
Politics of development does not appeal to the Congress Party: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/cWgg4Ul9dl
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) December 8, 2017
Any party that is anti-development and prefers to divide society will never be accepted in Gujarat and that is why Congress won't win. Gujarat has not forgotten the mis-governance of the Congress: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/cWgg4Ul9dl
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) December 8, 2017
The Sabarmati River was not discovered during our time. Do we remember its pitiable condition during Congress rule. We built a riverfront and you can see the difference in Ahmedabad: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) December 8, 2017
Why should it be that only malls can remain open for long durations. We ensured that small shops can also be open for long- this gives economic opportunities to several people: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) December 8, 2017
Recently there was an attack in Amarnath. We ensured that all those who perpetrated this attack were punished by our armed forces: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) December 8, 2017
They have not called me 'Neech' for the first time yesterday. Mrs. Sonia Gandhi and her family members have used it too. Why am I 'Neech' - because I was born poor, because I am of a lower caste, because I am a Gujarati? Is that why they hate me: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) December 8, 2017
What did Anand Sharma say- PM Modi is mentally unstable. One Congress leader re-tweeted such an offensive Tweet about me that I cannot even say it. What did Digvijaya Singh Tweet about me?
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) December 8, 2017
Evidently, one Gujarati, a person born into a poor family has troubled them a lot: PM
Divijaya Singh said Modi Sarkar is like Rakshas Raaj and Modi is Ravana.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) December 8, 2017
Pramod Tiwari, who headed the Congress in UP, said Modi is in the list of Hitler, Mussolini and Gaddafi.
Day and night the Congress has abused me. I keep quiet only because my priority is work: PM
One more Congress leader called me a monkey.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) December 8, 2017
Jairam Ramesh compared me to Bhasmasur.
Beni Prasad Verma called me a mad dog. He also said we won't let this mad dog win.
Ghulam Nabi Azad said I am Gangu Teli.
Are these the kind of things we should say in public life: PM
Imran Massod, who they gave a ticket to, he said we will cut Modi into pieces.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) December 8, 2017
Renuka Chowdhury called me a virus. She said I bring Namonitis.
I don't even want to get started on what Gujarat Congress leaders have been calling me: PM @narendramodi
Where is the decency in the language Congress leaders have used for me. What did I do to deserve this. Is it my crime that the people of India have reposed their faith in me: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) December 8, 2017
