PM Modi addresses a rally in Mysore, Karnataka.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke at an election rally in Karnataka's Mysuru today. At the rally, PM Modi said his party's resolve is to strengthen the nation's economy, security and infrastructure, amid loud cheers from the crowd
In Maharashtra's Latur district, PM Modi also appeared to be treading sensitive ground by asking first-time voters to dedicate their first vote to those who carried out air strike in Balakot."Can your first vote be dedicated to those who carried out air strike," PM Modi said, appealing to first-time voters.
PM Modi also addresed a joint rally with Uddhav Thackeray at Ausa in Osmanabad, a constituency governed by the BJP ally Shiv Sena. This will be the first joint rally of both the leaders in Maharashtra.
Here are the Highlights of the PM Modi rally:
Will ensure constitutional protection to topics of faith
The BJP feesl the same way about Sabarimala as you do. Our entire effort will be to keep the theme of Sabarimala, tradition and worship system in front of the Supreme Court in detail. We will strive to ensure constitutional protection to topics of faith and faith
Our resolve is to strengthen India, says PM Modi
We have a resolve, we will strengthen India's security, our army. We resolve to make India one of the top three economies by 2030. We resolve to expand the new infrastructure of new India, to lay metro lines in 50 cities in the country
PM Modi elaborates government achievements in Karnataka
Have adopted the "Sabka Saath mantra...". Our policies have greatlly benefited people. i have been able to take the decisions to strengthen the nation only because of your support and confidence.
Congress created divide based on religion, says PM Modi
For votes, Congress has created divide in the society based on religion and caste. They did same in Karnataka during state assembly elections
"They neither respect soldiers, nor science": PM hits out at the opposition
Just like air strike, they also raised questions on strike in the space. They didn't have the courage to sanction missile tests. They neither respect soldiers and nor science. It's about time to teach a lesson to such parties and people
Appeal To The First Time Voters
- I want to ask our first time voters - won't you give your first vote for our brave jawans who were killed in Pulwama?
- Won't you give your vote for the IAF that conducted the Balakot strikes? I urge you to vote for BJP, said PM Modi
- Can your first vote in your life ensure that the poor get a home?
PM Modi Takes A Swipe At Congress Manifesto
- Congress and their friends have an anti-national thinking and attitude.
- The language that Congress speaks is the same language that Pakistan also speaks.
- Both Congress and Pakistan want that our soldiers are not given the strength that they need to tackle the menace of terror. Congress and Pakistan both want that those who spread terror and want India to break roam freely in the country.
- It is a shame that the Congress manifesto speaks about weakening our security establishment.
- Pakistan has the audacity to say such things.... Had we put our foot down in 1947, a Pakistan would not even exist.
- Today, allies of the Congress and those among the Mahamilaavat groups want a separate prime minister for Kashmir. Look at their true faces.
- These are the same people who you all trusted with your votes. Look at their true faces now.... Now you realize what they were working towards all these years.
- Look at the way they react when we are taking action against anti-nationals and terrorists.
Have Earned Your Trust In 5 Years, Says PM Modi
- We will not sit silent while terrorists get a free hand.
- India will go in and eliminate terrorists. That is the mantra of New India.
- We are determined to finish the menace of terrorism.
- Your trust my biggest accomplishment in last five years
PM Modi Addresses Rally in Maharashtra's Latur
- Addressing a rally in Maharashtra's Latur, PM Modi said, "I have come to know that you are sitting here since 9.30 am in this extreme heat. I won't let your 'tapasya' go in vain. I will return this to you with interest."
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uddhav Thackeray walked on the dias holding each other's hands in the Usmanabad Latur public rally.