Addressing a massive rally at Bangarapet, PM Modi said these elections were not about who would win or lose, but, fulfilling aspirations of people. He accused the Karnataka Congress leaders for patronising courtiers who only bowed to Congress leaders in Delhi not the aspirations of the people.
Shri Modi said that Congress culture, Communalism, Casteism, Crime, Corruption and Contractor system were the six evils which the Congress party stood for.
Taking a jibe at the former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh, PM Shri Narendra Modi remarked, “During the UPA Government, there was one Prime Minister and one remote control. In the NDA Government, our remote control and the high command are the 125 crore people of India. Whatever the high command- the people of India tell me, I will do.”
Hitting out at the Congress President, the PM said, “Yesterday someone made an important declaration- he said, "I am going to be PM!" He came like those bullies, barging his way ahead when there are others who have many years of experience. How can someone just declare himself as the PM? This is simply nothing but arrogance.”
“To remove Modi, there are big meetings being held. How will the big leaders who attend these meetings react to this sudden announcement by one 'Naamdaar' that he is going to be PM”, Shri Modi added further.
He accused the Congress to be involved in deals. Shri Modi quoted one of the posts of Congress MP and former Karnataka CM Shri Veerappa Moily blaming a PWD Minister for deal-making and that Congress will have to solve their “money problem”.
Shri Modi also took note of how the Congress misled the Dalit, SC and ST communities and did nothing for their welfare. He said that lies and rumours were being spread by the Congress as elections were nearing. He assailed the Congress for humiliating and disrespecting Dr. Babashaeb Ambedkar and babu Jagjivan Ram.
Exuding confidence in the BJP, Shri Modi said that Congress fears defeat in these elections and because of this they are spreading lies that there would be a hung assembly in Karnataka.
Continuing his tirade against the Congress party, he said, “Congress only wants to remain in power. In 1978, Indira Ji came here, took your votes but never cared for people of this region. Congress never thought about welfare of people of Chikmagalur. Sonia Ji too contested from Bellari, but what happened to promises made in Bellari.”
Accusing the Congress of being power hungry, Prime Minister remarked that throughout the day, a Congress leader thinks only about one thing - how to be the Prime Minister? Such is the arrogance of the 'Naamdaars'.
"A Congress Leader thinks that the Prime Minister's seat is reserved for just one family. He thinks that the seat is his right. Congress barely got 40 seats in the Parliament. His ego is such that he comes to Karnataka and says that he will become the prime minister in 2019," PM Modi added.
Addressing a well attended public rally in Chikamagalur, he said that Congress party, after facing defeats in every election, are busy criticizing the EVMs and the Election Commission. For them EVM, EC, CAG, CBI and ED are wrong and only Congress is right.
Referring to Congress leaders, PM Modi said that they are out on bail in a Rs. 5000 crore scam and now they question the judiciary and even call for impeachment of the Chief Justice.
Speaking about Congress seeking proves on the Centre’s every steps, Shri Modi said when our army conducts surgical strikes, instead to appreciating the valour of our Jawans, Congress shamefully calls them wrong and asks for proofs. Also, when the World Bank and other rating agencies present reports on India's easing business environment and the country's growth, then also Congress alleges that they are wrong.
Campaigning in Belagavi, the Prime Minister said that when leaders put out advertisements on their rallies, it is assumed lot of people will join. “The Congress only writes - corner meetings, this shows people do not want to connect with them. Congress is out of the mind and hearts of people. People have rejected their politics,” he added furthermore.
"Why is the agenda of the Congress only Modi, I fail to understand," wondered the PM.
Referring to Karnataka’s CM gaffe, Shri Modi highlighted that the Chief Minister was campaigning for a Congress candidate whose name is also Narendra...but he only kept saying Narendra Modi and praised Narendra Modi too, the truth seems to have come out.
Now, the Congress has resorted to such measures which insult democracy. Today, there were bundles of fake voter ID cards found, he said. "Why were these fake voter IDs needed? This must not be limited to just one place. Congress must have engaged in this scam throughout Karnataka," the PM added.
“Since 2014 I am fighting a battle against the corrupt and I assure the people of India- those who looted the poor will have to return every penny. The 21st century is about embracing technology. We have used technology in the working of the government, which has helped bring transparency,” remarked Shri Modi.
Addressing a massive rally at Bidar, PM Narendra Modi said that the affection of people for the BJP across Karnataka was a clear indication of Congress party’s defeat. Remembering Bhagwan Basaveshwara, the PM remarked, “Bidar is the land of Anubhava Mantapa of Bhagwan Basaveshwara. He spread the messages of democracy, women empowerment, women participation, fighting social evils like casteism.”
In a scathing attack on the Congress, PM Modi said that those who had only seen Pariwaarvaad, and Vanshvaad, would never understand the importance of democracy which was why they thought no one other than them had the right to become PM. This, Shri Modi said was an insult of democracy, adding that only people had the right to decide who would become the PM, not the 'Naamdaars'.
“When Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Batukeshwar Dutt, Veer Savarkar, greats like them were jailed fighting for the country's independence, did any Congress leader go to meet them? But the Congress leaders go and meet the corrupt who have been jailed. Congress is supporting those who are corrupt. Such things cannot be accepted”, the PM added further added.
Elections after elections, PM Modi remarked that people in every state across India rejected the Congress and now it is Karnataka's time to reject them.
On the matter of women’s safety, PM Modi said that the Centre had approved stringent punishments including death penalty for those who commit devilish deeds against women. Such things, he said cannot be tolerated at all and also strongly disapproved making such heinous crimes a political issue.
The Prime Minister said that the NDA Government opened bank accounts for the poor and brought them in financial mainstream through ‘Jan Dhan’ but Congress party was working for 'Bhrasht Dhan'.
Further adding he said, “Did the Congress government in Karnataka tell people what they have done in the last five years? They just keep saying - What did Modi do? They must be answerable. They should tell people what they have done for Karnataka. 'Atkana,' 'Latkana' and 'Bhatkana'...This is Congress' speciality. This is their work culture.”
Congress has not done justice to the aspirations of the people of Karnataka: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
Congress culture
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
Communalism
Casteism
Crime
Corruption
Contractor system (Thekedaari)
These are the six evils that the Congress has brought on the nation and these are the evils Congress stands for: PM @narendramodi
The Congress patronises courtiers who only bow to Delhi not the aspirations of the people. Karnataka does not need such a party in the Government: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
During the UPA Government, there was one Prime Minister and one remote control.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
In the NDA Government, our remote control and the high command are the 125 crore people of India. Whatever the high command- the people of India tell me, I will do: PM @narendramodi
When I am making toilets at such a large scale, am I making them for the rich? No, it is only for the poor.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
Those born with golden spoons will never understand the aspirations of the poor: PM @narendramodi
Yesterday someone made an important declaration- he said, "I am going to PM!" He came like those bullies, barging his way ahead when there are others who have so many years of experience.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
How can someone just declare himself as the PM? This is simply nothing but arrogance: PM
To remove Modi, there are big meetings being held. How will the big leaders who attend these meetings react to this sudden announcement by one 'Naamdaar' that he is going to be PM: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
Yesterday someone made an important declaration- he said, "I am going to be PM!" He came like those bullies, barging his way ahead when there are others who have many years of experience.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
How can someone just declare himself as the PM? This is simply nothing but arrogance: PM
Congress is only interested in deals. And, I am not saying this...it is a Congress MP and former CM Shri Moily who said this. When tickets were sold, he said that Congress will have to solve their 'money problem' and also blamed the PWD Minister for deal-making: PM
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
Shri Moily is a big leader, a big face in the Delhi Durbar. What he said needs attention: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
The Congress has done nothing for the Dalit community. Before every election they spread lies to the Dalit community: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
Congress fears defeat in these elections. They are spreading lies that there would be a hung assembly in Karnataka: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
Congress only wants to remain in power. In 1978, Indira Ji came here, took your votes but never cared for people of this region. Congress never thought about welfare of people of Chikmagalur. Sonia Ji too contested from Bellari, but what happened to promises made in Bellari: PM
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
Throughout the day, a Congress leader thinks only about one thing - how to be the Prime Minister? Such is the arrogance of the 'Naamdaars': PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
Congress party, after facing defeats in every election, are busy criticizing the EVMs and the Election Commission. For them EVM and EC are wrong and only Congress is right: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
When our army conducts surgical strikes, instead to appreciating the valour of our Jawans, Congress shamefully calls them wrong and asks for proofs: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
When the World Bank and other rating agencies present reports on India's easing business environment and the country's growth, then also Congress alleges that they are wrong: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
Congress leaders are out on bail in a Rs. 5000 crore scam. They now question the judiciary and even call for impeachment of the Chief Justice: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
Income Tax department conducted raids in Badami. Huge stashes of cash and jewellery were seized. Such acts of Congress are defaming Badami and entire Karnataka: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
What did the Congress government in Karnataka do to tackle water shortage the farmers face? They did not complete the Upper Bhadra project which the BJP had initiated earlier: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
Touched by the affection in Belagavi, says PM @narendramodi as he begins his speech at the rally. https://t.co/gDtmTBcVRK
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
When leaders put out advertisements on their rallies, it is assumed lot of people will join. The Congress only writes- corner meetings...this shows people do not want to connect with them.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
Congress is out of the mind and hearts of people. People have rejected their politics: PM
Why is the agenda of the Congress only Modi, I fail to understand: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
The Chief Minister was campaigning for a Congress candidate whose name is also Narendra...but he only kept saying Narendra Modi and praised Narendra Modi too...the truth seems to have come out: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
Why does the Congress need fake voter IDs? What is the Congress trying to do in Karnataka: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
People of Karnataka have seen the dirty tricks of the Congress in Badami. How is so much cash found there, which is associated with the Congress: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
Since 2014 I am fighting a battle against the corrupt and I assure the people of India- those who looted the poor will have to return every penny: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
The 21st century is about embracing technology. We have used technology in the working of the government, which has helped bring transparency: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
Our aim is India First. Congress aim is Family First: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
The affection of people for the BJP across Karnataka is a clear indication that Congress party will be defeated in these elections: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/1FHi0L0Gk3
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
I met youngsters who would be voting in these elections for the first time. Their energy and enthusiasm is commendable. I urge them to make more and more people aware of voting rights: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/1FHi0L0Gk3
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
Bidar is the land of Anubhava Mantapa of Bhagwan Basaveshwara. He spread the messages of democracy, women empowerment, women participation, fighting social evils like casteism: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/1FHi0L0Gk3
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
Those who have only seen Pariwaarvaad, & Vanshvaad, they do not understand the importance of democracy. That is why they think that no one other than them has the right to become PM. This is an insult of democracy. Only people can decide who will become the PM not 'Naamdaars': PM
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
When Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Batukeshwar Dutt, Veer Savarkar, greats like them were jailed fighting for the country's independence, did any Congress leader went to meet them? But the Congress leaders go and meet the corrupt who have been jailed: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
Congress is supporting those who are corrupt. They meet leaders who are found guilty and jailed in corruption cases? Such things cannot be accepted: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/1FHi0L0Gk3
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
Elections after elections, people in every state across India have rejected the Congress. Now it is Karnataka's time to reject them: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
For Congress, only criticizing Modi has become the agenda: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/1FHi0L0Gk3
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
We have approved stringent punishments including death penalty for those who commit devilish deeds against women. Such things cannot be tolerated at all. Also, making such heinous crimes a political issue is not acceptable: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
We opened bank accounts for the poor and brought them in financial mainstream. We are working on 'Jan Dhan' but Congress party works for 'Bhrasht Dhan': PM @narendramodi https://t.co/1FHi0L0Gk3
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
Did the Congress government in Karnataka tell people what they have done in the last five years? They just keep saying - What did Modi do? They must be answerable. They should tell people what they have done for Karnataka: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/1FHi0L0Gk3
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
'Atkana,' 'Latkana' and 'Bhatkana' ...This is Congress' speciality. This is their work culture: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/1FHi0L0Gk3
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
Farmer welfare is a priority for us. We have brought the most comprehensive Fasal Bima Yojana: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/1FHi0L0Gk3
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
'New Karnataka' will lead to the creation of a 'New India': PM @narendramodi https://t.co/1FHi0L0Gk3
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
I urge people of Karnataka to remain aware of Congress' tactics of spreading lies: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 9, 2018
Click here to read full text speech at Chikmagalur, Karnataka