New Delhi: Gripped by election fever,
the southern state of Karnataka is set to see four public meetings by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today, a day after the BJP released its election manifesto underling loan waiver for farmers, among other poll promises. Congress Chief Rahul Gandhi, however, hit back at the BJP saying the manifesto was "poorly crafted" and had nothing new to offer.
Leaders from both the BJP and Congress have engaged into a war of words in the run up to the polling day on May 12. This week, PM Modi has attacked Congress, currently ruling the state, on several instances over condition of farmers, safety of women, and corruption in the state. He even said that the "garden city of Bengaluru" had turned into a "garbage city" prompting a reaction from Rahul Gandhi. Mr
Gandhi called PM "a natural liar" and said he had insulted Bengaluru by giving it the label.
Here are the highlights of the Karnataka assembly elections 2018.:
May 05, 2018 15:13 (IST)
I wish the Karnataka CM would have asked Sonia Gandhi Ji about her 2007 promise on Mahadayi. If he would know of that promise he would not be misleading the people: PM Modi
May 05, 2018 14:10 (IST)
At the time of independence, the mantra was Khadi for nation and now it's Khadi for fashion: PM Modi in Gadag, Karnataka
May 05, 2018 13:04 (IST)
I have initiated a full-fledged battle against corruption and black money. There is no way we can tolerate corrupt practices: PM Modi
May 05, 2018 11:46 (IST)
From the time of Indira Gandhi, congress party has only fooled poor people of the society to win elections: PM Modi
May 05, 2018 11:46 (IST)
From the time of Indira Gandhi, congress party has only fooled poor people of the society to win elections: PM Modi
May 05, 2018 11:44 (IST)
A day after the BJP made a slew of poll promises in its Karnataka election manifesto, PM Modi yet again took a swipe at Congress. "Congress is trying to offer false rhetoric and empty promises to the famers. The Congress' neglect of the agriculture sector is very well known. I wish they were serious about the welfare of the farmer," he said.
May 05, 2018 11:42 (IST)
Saints, Seers and Mutts have played a strong role in the development of our nation. We are deeply inspired by them : PM Modi in Tumakuru
May 05, 2018 10:26 (IST)
Rahul Gandhi tweeted the same video and said PM Modi's words did not match his actions. "You talk a lot. Problem is, your actions don't match your words," he posted.