Thousands gathered in Mysuru to have a glimpse of Narendra Modi and chanted his name incessantly. Modi, on his part, spoke about the schemes the NDA had given to the people and even mocked Rahul Gandhi for contesting from Wayanad. He also extended support to Sumalatha who is contesting from Mandya
Mysuru: PM Modi arrived at Maharaja College in Mysuru amidst chants of ”Modi again” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai”. PM Modi is here to campaign for Mysuru-Kodagu candidate Pratap Simha.
PM Modi started his speech with “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and welcomed people in Kannada. He expressed surprise over the number of people gathered for his speech and challenged the political parties to witness the crowd in Mysuru before criticising the party.
He also paid respect to Goddess Chamundeshwari, Sir M Visveswaraya and the royal family of Mysuru and extended his respects.
Mysuru's message is clear: “Phir Ek Baar Modi Sarkar” (Once again Modi government). This is the same chorus in the entire country. Your love has made it possible for the Chowkidar to keep Bharat Mata secure and serve her.
Mysuru has benefitted from “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas”, Swachch Bharat and connectivity. If elected to power, Mysuru-Bengaluru will witness advanced developments.
"Be it a village, dalit, backward class, our mantra is to take everyone together towards development," he said.
"Their logic cannot be understood. If you had to contest from South, why didn't you contest from Karnataka, from Mysuru? But there was no safe seat in Karnataka. They have their doubts about JD(S). Sonia Gandhi had backstabbed Deve Gowda and removed him from power. They are scared that Deve Gowda's party will backstab them and defeat Rahul Gandhi. That is why he is contesting from Wayanad," said Modi.
He also took the name of Ambareesh and extended his support for Sumalatha. He said the couple's contribution for Kannada and its culture is commendable.
"Our aim is by 2030 India should be world's top three economy. In the coming five years, the number of functional airports will be doubled. Development that happened in 70 years will happen in five years. Entrepreneurship loan will be provided without any security up to Rs 50 lakh if we come back to power," he said.
He lashed out at Congress manifesto and said "If you compare the both, you will understand the difference between justice and loyalty. Their agenda is only to remove Modi. Nothing is mentioned about development. All they want is to remove Modi and nothing else."
"You love for Modi has made them sleepless. They are chanting Gareebi Hathao for decades together. Now even poor are saying if you remove Congress, poverty will vanish by itself. Congress leaders are insulting the middle class, youths and calling them selfish. But till your Chowkidar is here, every tax payer will be taken care of," he added.
Speaking about economic conditions, he said, "Inflation had crossed 10% in their term, but now it is completely under control." He also mentioned about home loan, education loan and said that interest rates have been reduced significantly during the NDA term.
"Congress gifted the country with 2G scam, but our government gave the country cheaper smart phone and cheapest data in the world," he added.
Congress - JD(S) government has cheated farmers with loan waiver scam. They are not even allowing us to help the farmers.
People are angry against Congress and its alliances for depicting family first politics, and propagating politics of corruption. They are scared about party's future.
Speaking about tackling terror, he lashed out at Congress for seeking proof for airstrikes. Mysuru is a part of our strong presence. Sabarimala is our pilgrimage. We will try to give the feelings of people and devotees protection under constitution.
Communist parties assaulted the devotees and Congress supported them.
I appeal to the first-time voters that vote for development. Your vote will bring a strong government that will take the country into 21st century.
"Your every vote will strengthen Modi, your Chowkidar," he said.
He ended his speech with Kannada slogan "Halli halliyu, Nagara Nagara ellavu, Makkalu Makkalu kuda... Chowkidar."
Earlier speaking on the occasion, BJP state president BS Yeddyurappa heaped praises on PM Modi.
He mentioned the manifesto of BJP and said that farmers above 60 years will get pension, 33% reservation for women, country will be terrorism-free. He also said that PM Modi's schemes will ensure that nobody lives in huts, everyone gets clean tap water.
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