Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed massive public meetings at Chitradurga, Raichur, Bagalkot, Hubli . He launched attack on the Congress for their divisive politics and sidelining welfare of farmers in Karnataka. He accused the Congress of spreading lies. He urged people of Karnataka to bid farewell to the Congress for not thinking about their welfare.
Recalling Chitradurga as the land of brave and courageous, PM Modi said, “Here in Chitradurga, we know about the bravery of great women who resisted the reign of the Sultans. We remember the valour of Onake Obavva.” Taking a swipe at the Congress party, the Prime Minister remarked that the Congress forgot these brave women and men of history just because of vote bank politics. “Look at the Congress… Leaders, whom they should remember and celebrate, they do not. But, they are at the forefront of celebrating Jayantis of Sultans”, he said.
The Prime Minister said that it was in the nature of Congress to insult very senior leaders. “How can we forget the proud son of this land, Nijalingappa Ji? Why did one family insult him? Because one family cannot tolerate independent leaders emerging in the Party. Nijalingappa Ji committed one big 'crime' - he questioned some of the policies from the time of Pandit Nehru”, he added.
Hitting out at the Congress party for humiliating Baba Saheb Ambedkar, PM Modi said that they never respected him. He questioned, “Go to any part of India, things are named after one family. What did this one family do for Dr. Ambedkar?”
Adding further he said that when the BJP had the numbers to play a key role in the election of a President, it did not play party politics and preferred Dr. Kalam as the President of India. This time too, he added that the BJP had the numbers and preferred a person from the Dalit community as the President.
He alleged that Congress was uncomfortable today as the country’s highest offices were held by people from poor and humble backgrounds, which is why they were misleading people from backward communities. “It is our Government that has strengthened the SC/ST Act. We will always work for justice for the SC and ST communities”, he added.
Accusing Congress for looting and corruption, PM Modi exclaimed, “When I heard about Congress corruption in providing beds for hostels, I was intrigued. I asked why Congress leaders were so concerned about beds. Then someone told me Congress leaders need these beds because they hide so much money beneath these beds, as one Minister has done!”
Shri Modi stated that Congress did not care about ‘dil’ (people's hearts and feelings), but only ‘deals.’ Assailing Karnataka Chief Minister, he said that among the many things the Karnataka CM kept with him was character certificates. “Whenever a Minister faces charges, the CM is ready with a character certificate. He loves defending wrong people”, he said.
He also spoke at length about welfare of divyangs and tribal communities.
Speaking at a public meeting in Raichur, PM Modi took a jibe at the Congress and said, “Raichur is a land of learning, culture and civility. Congress has picked up none of these virtues. If they had learnt from the land of Raichur, they would not be dividing Karnataka.”
Terming that the Karnataka polls were about the future of the state, the Prime Minister remarked, “On one side, there is the BJP's development agenda and on the other side is the anti-development Congress.” He said that The Karnataka Government must give an account of the work they have done for the people of the state instead of abusing him all the time.
Stating that in every part of India the Congress was being rejected, he questioned the opposition why they were not letting the Parliament function. He also accused the Congress for having anti-Dalit and anti-OBC mindset and not allowing the OBC commission get Constitutional status.
The Congress Party, PM Modi claimed, had an eco-system of looting which the NDA Government had come down heavily on. “The JAM Trinity has stopped leakages”, he said.
The Prime Minister listed several initiatives being undertaken by the Centre for harnessing solar energy and water conservation.
Prime Minister Modi accused the Congress party for shamelessly questions the valour of our armed forces when they conducted the surgical strikes. “We are proud of all those who sacrificed their lives for our country but sadly, a few people feel uncomfortable when they hear the National Song.,” he said.
The Prime Minister unleashed an all out attack on Congress party and said, “In a democracy, to win or to lose is a part of elections. One must accept their defeat. But the Congress are 'Naamdaars'. They did not congratulate us, the 'Kaamdaars'. Such is their arrogance that they even did not pay a courtesy call to the President upon his win.”
Accusing the Congress for neglecting Bhagwaan Basaveshwara, Shri Modi said that people of Karnataka are well aware of Congress' thinking towards Bhagwaan Basaveshwara. They are only recalling his name as elections are nearing.
It was during Atal Ji's leadership, that a statue of Bhagwaan Basaveshwara was put up in the Parliament, he furthermore added.
On the issue of development, Prime Minister remarked, “To ensure farmer welfare, we have brought the most comprehensive Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana”.
Shri Modi urged people of Bagalkot to ask a question to the present Karnataka CM, he said ask the CM about his promise of Textile Parks. Ask him what happened to that promise. Is there a single Textile Park here? He did not fulfill his promises.
We are committed to give impetus to the textile sector in Karnataka. We have also come up with a SAATHI scheme for the weaver community, mentioned the PM.
Prime Minister Modi assailed the Congress government in Karnataka for neither caring about the present nor the future of Karnataka, what it cares most is about remaining in power.
Shri Modi stressed that he wants to build a New India where children get good education, youth get jobs, elderly get proper healthcare and where there is no discrimination on the lines of caste.
The Prime Minister came down heavily on Congress leaders who were caught with large stashes of cash. He said that our Government takes action against corrupts, and they keep on saying that Modi is vindictive.
On the development front, he said, “there were around 18,000 villages which did not have electricity since independence. We ensured power to all such villages in a time frame of just 1000 days. Now through the Saubhagya Yojana, we want to ensure power supply in every household.”
“Youth in villages should benefit from long-distance education, farmers should get information digitally. That is why we are giving impetus to the Digital India drive and connecting India’s villages through optical fiber network,” asserted the PM.
Also, Shri Modi shed light on several Central Government schemes like Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendras, Ayushman Bharat Yojana and Mission Indradhanush.
While slamming the current CM of Karnataka, PM Modi said, “On one hand we are promising development while on the other hand the present Karnataka CM believes in superstition. Everyone knows what happened when a crow sat on his car.”
This land of Chitradurga is synonymous with the Mantra of - Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan and Jai Vigyaan.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
This land is prone to drought but the farmers here have been innovating and turning adversities into opportunities: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/HOOEecNeeF
Here in Chitradurga, we know about the bravery of great women who resisted the reign of the Sultans.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
We remember the valour of Onake Obavva: PM @narendramodi
Sadly, Congress forgets these brave women and men of history. Just because of vote bank politics.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
Look at the Congress- leaders whom they should remember and celebrate, they do not. But, they are at the forefront of celebrating Jayantis of Sultans: PM @narendramodi
Congress has insulted the people of Chitradurga: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
It is in the nature of Congress to insult very senior leaders: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
How can we forget the proud son of this land, Nijalingappa Ji? Why did one family insult him? Because one family cannot tolerate independent leaders emerging in the Party: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
Nijalingappa Ji committed one big 'crime' - he questioned some of the policies from the time of Pandit Nehru: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
Congress humiliated Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. Never did they accept Dr. Ambedkar: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
Go to any part of India- wherever you go, things are named after one family. What did this one family do for Dr. Ambedkar? They have no time for him: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
When we had the numbers to play a key role in the election of a President, we did not play party politics. We preferred that Dr. Kalam become the President of India. This time, we had the numbers but we preferred that a person from the Dalit community become the President: PM
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
Congress is obviously uncomfortable. Today the highest offices of the land are occupied by people from poor and humble backgrounds.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
That is why now Congress prefers to mislead in the name of the Dalit community: PM @narendramodi
It is our Government that has strengthened the SC/ST Act. We will always work for justice for the SC and ST communities: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
From 1992 to 2014, 57 camps were held for Divyang sisters and brothers. After 2014, the number stands at over 5,000 camps.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
Ours is a compassionate government, devoted to serving society with great diligence: PM @narendramodi
The BJP will focus on housing for the tribal communities of these areas: PM @narendramodi in Chitradurga
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
Congress leaders Karnataka are looting the state, including from providing proper facilities in hostels. The longer they stay, the longer they will loot: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
When I heard about Congress corruption in providing beds for hostels, I was intrigued. I asked why are Congress leaders so concerned with beds. Then someone told me - Congress leaders need these beds because they hide so much money beneath these beds, as one Minister has done: PM
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
Congress does not care about Dil (people's hearts and feelings) or Dalits. They only care about deals: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
Among the many things the Karnataka CM keeps with him is character certificates. Whenever a Minister faces charges, the CM is ready with a character certificate. He loves defending the wrong kind of people: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
Give a farewell to the Congress, which is not concerned about your welfare: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
There are many people who are sitting in AC rooms and saying there will be a hung assembly. I want to tell them- come here to Raichur and see the mood on the ground: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
Coming to Raichur brings back memories of the time I came here to Raichur during Ekta Yatra. I remember there was tremendous enthusiasm: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
Raichur is a land of learning, culture and civility. Congress has picked up none of these virtues. If they had learnt from the land of Raichur, they would not be dividing Karnataka: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
The Karnataka polls are about the future of the state. On one side, there is the BJP's development agenda and on the other side is the anti-development Congress: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
We are working for the development of India's villages and India's farmers: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
The Karnataka Government must give an account of the work they have done for the people of the state. Instead all they do is- Modi, Modi, Modi. They just keep abusing me: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
In every part of India the Congress is being rejected: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
Congress owes an explanation to the nation on why it is not letting the Parliament function: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
The anti-Dalit and anti-OBC mindset of the Congress is the reason why Congress is stalling Parliament and not allowing the creation of the OBC commission: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
The Congress Party had an eco-system of looting which our Government has come down heavily on. The JAM Trinity has stopped leakages. No wonder Congress is angry on me and are abusing me: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
The Central Government has done a lot of work on solar energy. We want to harness the potential of solar energy in Karnataka as well: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
What has the Congress done in Karnataka for water conservation? What efforts have they made towards desilting?
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
Congress is patronising the mining mafia in the state and we need to free Karnataka from this mafia: PM @narendramodi
Bagalkot is the land of the brave. People from this land fought for independence: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/bL7xOAvsfD
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
We are proud of all those who sacrificed their lives for our country but sadly, a few people feel uncomfortable when they hear the National Song: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/bL7xOAvsfD
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
Shamelessly the Congress questions the valour of our armed forces when they conducted the surgical strikes: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/bL7xOAvsfD
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
In a democracy, to win or to lose is a part of elections. One must accept their defeat. But the Congress are 'Naamdaars'. They did not congratulate us, the 'Kaamdaars'. Such is their arrogance that they even did not pay a courtesy call to the President upon his win.: PM
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
I urge people of Karnataka to remain vigilant and beware of the divisive politics of the Congress. We will not accept any division of Karnataka on the grounds of caste: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/bL7xOAvsfD
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
People of Karnataka are well aware of Congress' thinking towards Bhagwaan Basaveshwara. They are only recalling His name as elections are nearing.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
It was during Atal Ji's leadership, that a statue of Bhagwaan Basaveshwara was put up in the Parliament: PM @narendramodi
Look at the plight of sugarcane farmers in the Karnataka. The Congress government and the present Chief Minister is insensitive towards them. They did nothing for their welfare: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/bL7xOAvsfD
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
To ensure farmer welfare, we have brought the most comprehensive Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana: Prime Minister @narendramodi https://t.co/bL7xOAvsfD
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
I urge people of Bagalkot to ask a question to the present Karnataka CM. Ask him about his promise of Textile Parks. Ask him what happened to that promise. Is there a single Textile Park here? He did not fulfill his promises: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/bL7xOAvsfD
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
We are committed to give impetus to the textile sector in Karnataka. We have also come up with a SAATHI scheme for the weaver community,: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/bL7xOAvsfD
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
I do not understand why the Congress mocks noble initiatives like Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, building toilets and other welfare measures being undertaken for women: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/bL7xOAvsfD
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
Congress neither cares about the present nor the future of Karnataka. What it cares most is about remaining in power: PM @narendramodi https://t.co/J49XrBHnnA
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
We want to build a New India where children get good education, youth get jobs, elderly get proper healthcare and where there is no discrimination on the lines of caste: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
Congress leaders are caught with large stashes of cash and when our Government takes action, they keep on saying that Modi is vindictive: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
Congress President and Smt. Sonia Gandhi Ji must answer people why they are out on 'Zamaanat': PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
We are connecting distant places with airways, we are expanding the aviation sector. We want the common man to travel in airways: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
There were around 18,000 villages which did not have electricity since independence. We ensured power to all such villages in a time frame of just 1000 days. Now through the Saubhagya Yojana, we want to ensure power supply in every household: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
Youth in villages should benefit from long-distance education, farmers should get information digitally. That is why we are giving impetus to the Digital India drive and connecting India's villages through optical fiber network: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
We opened up Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadhi Kendras to provide affordable medicines, reduced the prices of stents, brought the Ayushman Bharat Yojana so that the vulnerable families get health assurance: PM @narendramodi in Hubli
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018
On one hand we are promising development while on the other hand the present Karnataka CM believes in superstition. Everyone knows what happened when a crow sat on his car: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) May 6, 2018