Narendra Modi addresses supporters during the last day of campaigning in Robertsganj, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday
Winding up his eight-month-long campaign, BJP's prime ministerial candidate
Narendra Modi today said that BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is the only alliance that can bring about change in India where people are "tired" of false promises, corruption and political dynasty.
Writing on his blog, Mr Modi invoked history and said there is something special in India's soil that makes it a world leader (Jagad guru) and called upon the people to help create a strong, developed and inclusive India that will once again show the way to the world.
The BJP prime ministerial candidate also thanked the people of the country for extending their support to him and assured them he will repay them with affection and "unprecedented development" to lay the foundation of a strong India. (
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"People are tired of false promises, corruption and the same old tape-recorded messages ridden with dynastic references only to hide one's own failure. They want a better tomorrow and NDA is the only alliance that can provide this change," Mr Modi said.
Describing his long campaign as "extensive, innovative and satisfying", he said that "throughout our campaign, BJP took the agenda of development and good governance to every corner of India. (
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Mr Modi also mentioned that he addressed rallies and programmes in almost 5,800 locations, covering a distance of over 3 lakh kilometres in last eight months.
In his current poll campaign, he addressed 440 rallies, including Bharat Vijay Rallies that began on March 26 this year, besides 4,000 "Chai pe charcha" rallies and 12 rounds of 3D rallies at 1,350 locations.
"No words will be able to convey my gratitude to the people. I assure the people of India that I will repay this overwhelming affection with unprecedented development that will lay the foundations of a strong India," he said.
Mr Modi reminded the role of a leader India has played in the world and hoped it once again plays that role again.
"There is something in this soil that makes India special. History is full of examples of how our land has shown the way to the world and today once again, our destined role of a Jagad Guru calls us. Let us rise to the occasion and create a strong, developed and inclusive India that will show the way to the world," he said. (
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Mr Modi said the campaign was a wonderful opportunity to once again witness India's "celebrated diversity, the vibrancy of the people and the beauty of our culture".
He said the "unprecedented" blessings received from people have been "very humbling" and said even if one would be tired after such a long campaign he was experiencing satisfaction and freshness like after a long and elaborate "Sadhna".
"Through the campaign, I got to worship the Janata Janardan," he said.
Though campaigning for the nine-phased polling ended today, Mr Modi urged the voters, especially the youth, to come out in large numbers to vote for the last phase on Monday.