Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed a large gathering in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh. Shri Modi noted that there was tremendous enthusiasm among people in Uttar Pradesh and it was a clear indication in which way the wind was blowing.
Shri Modi congratulated ISRO scientists for launching 104 satellites in one go. He added that scientists have made the entire nation proud.
The Prime Minister said that the first responsibility of the government was to work for the poor, the marginalized and the underprivileged. “The Government allocates resources to feed the poor but the UP government does not have any keenness to feed the poor,” said the PM. “Sadly the Government in UP is against the empowerment of the poor,” he further added.
PM Modi expressed concern over the poor education system in UP and remarked, “Schools in UP do not have teachers in adequate number. Is this how the poor of India will be empowered,” he remarked.
PM Modi emphasized that welfare of farmers was important for his Government. “Our Government is committed to welfare of farmers in UP. Our Government would waive off loans of small farmers, if voted to power.”
PM attacked the opposition and said, “SP, BSP, Congress all are favouring each other in some way or the other in these elections. Once, they all used to blame each other but see the situation now. They are resisting from giving statements against each other.” He added, “For Uttar Pradesh's growth and development, BJP is the only ray of hope.”
Shri Modi also attacked UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and said, “Does Akhilesh ji even recall that Congress attacked Mulayam Singh ji back in 1984? And today you have allied with them only! This clearly shows that SP can do anything to retain power.”
He further alleged that the SP government had only helped increasing crime and corruption in the state. He said, “What is 'UP' in Uttar Pradesh are crime rates, migration of youth for jobs, corruption, riots, poverty, mortality rate, school dropouts.”
PM Modi stated that to reduce corruption govt has eliminated interviews for jobs for grade 3 and 4 in Government, “Earlier bribes used to be taken for grade 3 and 4 jobs. We've done away with interview processes. This has put a check on corruption.” He further said, “I'm able to fight against black money and corruption due to the blessings of 125 crore Indians.”
Several party karykartas and leaders were also present at the event.
Today our scientists have made us very proud: PM @narendramodi in Kannauj https://t.co/Y0NTQlzor1
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 15, 2017
The ground is too small for this rally. So many of you have joined us today. I thank you all: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/Y0NTQlzor1
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 15, 2017
Today I want to thank the people of Odisha: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/Y0NTQlzor1
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 15, 2017
The BJP was never strong in Odisha. But the results of the local level polls show the support for BJP is increasing across the state: PM
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 15, 2017
Did you also not see what happened in UP? BJP won MLC polls. Very clearly UP does not like their 'Saath' : PM https://t.co/Y0NTQlzor1
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 15, 2017
The first responsibility of the Government is to work for the poor, the Dalits, the marginalised, the underprivileged: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 15, 2017
The Government allocates resources to feed the poor but the UP government does not have any keenness to feed the poor: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 15, 2017
Sadly the Government in UP is against the empowerment of the poor: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/Y0NTQlzor1
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 15, 2017
I do not own a single car but these people who call themselves socialists, see the expensive cars they have: PM https://t.co/Y0NTQlzor1
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 15, 2017
Schools in UP do not have teachers in adequate number. Is this how the poor of India will be empowered: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 15, 2017
We have taken steps to reduce stent prices. This will benefit several people: PM
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 15, 2017
A leader from Congress speaks about making potatoes in factory! How can this be possible: PM https://t.co/Y0NTQlzor1
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 15, 2017
We are committed to welfare of farmers in UP. Our Govt would waive off loans of small farmers, if voted to power: PM https://t.co/Y0NTQlzor1
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 15, 2017
SP, BSP, Congress all are favouring each other in some way or the other in these elections: PM https://t.co/Y0NTQlzor1
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 15, 2017
For Uttar Pradesh's growth and development, BJP is the only ray of hope: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/Y0NTQlzor1
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 15, 2017
Does Akhilesh ji even recall that Congress attacked Mulayam Singh ji back in 1984? And you have allied with them only: PM
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 15, 2017
What is 'UP' in Uttar Pradesh are crime rates, migration of youth for jobs, corruption, riots, poverty, mortality rate, school dropouts: PM
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 15, 2017
Earlier bribes used to be taken for class III & IV jobs. We've done away with interview processes. This has put a check on corruption: PM
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 15, 2017
I'm able to fight against black money & corruption due to the blessings of 125 crore Indians: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/tZJwbHaOyB
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 15, 2017