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. On Saturday, PM Modi amped up his criticism against the Congress, predicting the return of the BJP to Karnataka and squeeze Rahul Gandhi's party to just two states. "When the results for the Karnataka elections are out on May 15, then it will not be an Indian National Congress. It will become PPP Congress. That means Punjab, Puducherry, Parivar Congress," he said.
Karnataka goes to polls on May 12 and 2,655 candidates, including 219 women, are in the poll fray for securing 224 seats up. The results will be declared on May 15.
Here are the highlights on the Karnataka assembly elections 2018:
#WATCH Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing a public rally in Raichur says, 'Jab Lok Sabha ka chunav aaya, 400 MPs ki Congress party, 40 par aakar atak gayi'. PM then takes name of the states where Congress lost and audience says, 'Congress gayi' pic.twitter.com/z0EqoWEU6a
- ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2018
- Raichur people don't get electricity in their homes. This is the injustice done by Congress
- By 2022 we will give double electricity to the people
- LED bulb was of Rs 300 in Sonia government, now it is of Rs 50. I will fight against this loot
- This huge crowd is an answer to people who sit in AC and talk about hung assembly
- I can never forget Raichur. First time, I came here in 1991. I remember we reached here at 3 am, we were greeted by massive crowd in a local stadium
- Your love has crossed the barrier of language between us
Bangalore was known for its greenery, hospitable climate and its prowess in IT.
- BJP Karnataka (@BJP4Karnataka) May 6, 2018
Today it's known for its worst traffic, pothole ridden roads, garbage mafia, drug mafia, frothing lakes and molestation on women.
Time to revive and rebuild Bengaluru.#SaveBengaluru pic.twitter.com/Xd0YBtZA7n
What Dalits need are not empty outreach strategies like having meals with them.
- Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) May 6, 2018
What they need is empowerment with dignity and justice.
Will you take affirmative action or will you continue to send your leaders to Dalit homes with packed dinners? #AnswerMaadiModi https://t.co/430b5iBLto
- When we had the numbers to play a key role in the election of a President, we did not play party politics. Atal ji and BJP government made APJ Abdul Kalam the President of India instead of the caste,religion difference.
- We could have made anyone our President, but we chose Ram Nath Kovind who is a dalit and comes from a poor family
- We strengthened the anti-dalit violence law
Ye Chitradurga ki woh dharti hai jahan 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisaan, Jai Vigyaan' ka yeh mantra iss dharti mein jeeta-jata anubhav hota hai: PM Modi in Karnataka's Chitradurga pic.twitter.com/G1aBntxslg
- ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2018
- I am humbled by the response of the people of Chitradurga
- This is the land of scientists. Chitradurga will soon become the hotspot of science and technology. It is a matter of pride that the mission Chandrayan 2 is taking place on this soil by ISRO unit of Chitradurga
- Farmers here have created history. This land is prone to drought but the farmers here have been innovating and turning adversities into opportunities.
- Congress has played with the emotion of the people of Chitradurga because of vote bank politics.
- This land of Chitradurga is synonymous with the Mantra of - Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan and Jai Vigyaan. This land is prone to drought but the farmers here have been innovating and turning adversities into opportunities
LIVE : PM Shri @narendramodi addresses public meeting in Chitradurga, Karnataka. #KarnatakaTrustsModi https://t.co/YU8Tmgn69T
- BJP Karnataka (@BJP4Karnataka) May 6, 2018
On Monday, 7th May, at 9 AM I look forward to an interaction with @BJP4Karnataka Yuva Morcha Karyakartas via the NaMo App. Our young and energetic Karyakartas are doing commendable work at the grassroots level and popularising the good work of the Central Government among people.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 5, 2018
Dear PM @narendramodi avare, I am glad you have made corruption an issue in this Election because that is your weakest point.
- Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) May 5, 2018
You are making baseless allegations of corruption about our Govt.
Can you speak for 5 minutes on the ethics of using the Reddy Bros' to win an election? pic.twitter.com/UPTNypEQ32
Four rallies and unparalleled enthusiasm. Here are the highlights from today. pic.twitter.com/3RyPtD1GUJ
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 5, 2018
