Elections in 2023: PM Modi addressing a rally in Telangana's Nizamabad.Assembly Elections 2023 in India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated several development projects, including the first 800 MW unit of phase 1 of the Telangana Super Thermal Power Project, and addressed a public gathering in Nizamabad, where he brought the Congress and the BRS under fire over dynasty politics and corruption, saying that these Opposition parties have made ‘loktantra‘ (democracy) into ‘loot-tantra‘. He claimed that after the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation elections, K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) wanted to join NDA. “He also asked me to extend support to him. I told him that due to his deeds Modi cannot be associated with him,” the PM added.
Earlier in the day, the PM delivered a speech at Jagdalpur, Bastar, where he said that even though Congress leaders have been clamoring for “Jitni Abadi Utna Haq”, the slogan stands in contrast with former PM Manmohan Singh’s stand who “used to advocate that the minority community should hold the primary claim to the nation’s resources.” “Does this imply that they (Congress) intend to diminish the rights of the minority?” the PM said, adding that for him the welfare of the poor is the ultimate goal.
Before that, PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of multiple development projects worth Rs 26,000 crore in Chhatisgarh’s Jagdalpur, including a Rs 23,800-crore steel plant and several rail and road projects. This is the PM’s fourth visit to the Congress-ruled state since August. Meanwhile, the ruling Congress party in the poll-bound state said Sunday that it was calling for a bandh in Bastar on Tuesday as a mark of protest against the privatisation of the Nagarnar steel plant.
Opening new front in the battle for Telangana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed on Tuesday that Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) chief and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao had sought to join the NDA after the BJP's impressive performance in the December 2020 Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) elections.
At a public meeting in Nizamabad, after inaugurating several projects for the poll-bound state, Modi said he had declined KCR’s request as he did not want the NDA or the BJP to be associated with the BRS's “deeds”.
BRS leaders, including senior minister T Harish Rao, dismissed the claim. “Modi can say anything at any place. There is no truth in this,’’ Rao said.
BRS Politburo member B Vinod asked why Modi had raised this after nearly three years. “Why did the PM not talk about this till now? There is no truth in these claims,’’ Vinod said.
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"Congress has now begun saying 'jitni abadi utna haq" but this thought is in gross injustice to southern states and will backstab the minorities," says PM Modi addressing a public rally in Nizamabad, Telangana.
PM Modi claimed that BRS leader and Telangana CM KC Rao wanted to join NDA, and said, "When BJP won 48 seats in the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation election, KCR needed support. Before this election, he used to welcome me at the airport, but later suddenly he stopped doing so. After the Hyderabad Municipal Corporation elections, KCR came to meet me in Delhi and said that he wanted to join NDA. He also asked me to extend support to him. I told him (KCR) that due to his deeds Modi cannot be associated with him."
"The BJP government at the Centre had given money to the BRS-led government here for the development of Telangana but unfortunately, BRS indulged in looting the money sent for the welfare of the state," PM Modi said whil addressing a public rally in Nizamabad, Telangana.
"Congress and arrogant INDIA alliance stopped the Women's Reservation Bill for the last 30 years. They didn't care about it," the PM during his address in Telangana.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated several development projects, including the first 800 MW unit of phase 1 of the Telangana Super Thermal Power Project, and addressed a public gathering in Nizamabad, where he brought the Congress and the BRS under fire, saying that these Opposition parties have made ‘loktantra‘ (democracy) into ‘loot-tantra‘. This event followed his recent rally in Mahabubnagar in the state, where he kickstarted the BJP’s campaign for the upcoming assembly elections.
The PM is addressing a public gathering in poll-bound Telangana's Nizamabad.
The PM is set to address a rally in poll-bound Telangana.
"I congratulate Telangana for the projects which we laid the foundation stone of and inaugurated today. For any country's development, it is necessary that the country should be self-reliant to a major extent in the production of electricity," says PM Modi in his address after dedicating the first 800 MW Unit of phase 1 of Telangana Super Thermal Power Project of NTPC in Nizamabad, Telangana.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated several development projects, including the first 800 MW unit of phase 1 of the Telangana Super Thermal Power Project, and also addressed a public gathering in Telangana’s Nizamabad today. This event followed his recent rally in Mahabubnagar in the state, where he kickstarted the BJP’s campaign for the upcoming assembly elections.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), a key constituent of the opposition INDIA bloc, released its second list of 29 candidates for the year-end assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh.
The move of the Arvind Kejriwal-led party has further reduced the possibility of the INDIA bloc alliance working in the MP elections.
So far, the AAP has declared candidates on 39 seats for upcoming assembly polls in the state. It had released its first list of 10 candidates earlier last month.
The second list of candidates included Mamta Meena, a former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA, who had joined the AAP during last month after she was denied a ticket by the saffron party from Chachoura. The AAP has fielded her from the same constituency.
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Hours before Narendra Modi's rally in Nizamabad, BRS Working President and Telangana Minister KT Rama Rao presented a series of questions to the Prime Minister on various topics.
Rao asked the PM, except “Adani", what an “Aam Aadmi" has gained during his 10-year rule and if the announcement on setting up a Turmeric Board was also similar to the Women's Reservation quota, without any time limit.
Slamming the Congress party, PM Narendra Modi, in his address at Jagdalpur, Bastar, said, “Congress leaders have been calmoring for “Jitni Abadi Utna Haq.’’ He pointed out that this stands in contrast with former PM Manmohan Singh’s stand which used to advocate that the minority community should hold the primary claim to the nation’s resources. “Does this imply that they (Congress) intend to diminish the rights of the minority? Consequently, should the Hindu population, being the largest, step forward to assert all their rights?,” the PM said, adding that for him the welfare of the poor is the ultimate goal.
Prime Minister Modi, addressing the crowd in Jagdalpur, Bastar, stated, "Congress has a history of looting Chhattisgarh's natural resources. Here in Bastar, Congress has provided a government known for 'false propaganda and corruption..."
Speaking at a public rally in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "The leadership within Congress has lost its influence. The leaders are not given the opportunity to express themselves. Congress seems to have been outsourced to external forces. Behind the scenes, those orchestrating its actions appear to have anti-national sentiments."
"In Chhattisgarh, we have established 6,000 hospitals, which include the Ayushman Health and Wellness Centers. Furthermore, we have provided free ration and pucca houses for the people of Chhattisgarh," Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a public meeting in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh today, stated.
Speaking at a public rally in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared, "Congress had plundered your forefathers. We have taken initiatives like providing free salt in ration shops and including 90 forest produce under the MSP umbrella."
"Congress is disseminating falsehoods, but the assembled public has rebuffed their claims. Congress's motive is to exploit the steel plant in Nagarnar for their own gains. The stakeholders of the steel plant are the people of Chhattisgarh. We will not permit Congress to take control of the steel plant for their financial benefit," Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated.
Speaking at a public rally in Chhattisgarh, which is gearing up for elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remarked, "Bastar possesses some of the finest quality iron ore. However, what the Congress did was send it abroad to make quick profits instead of establishing steel production here. Their actions reflect corruption. Congress earned, but it was the youth who suffered as they were compelled to seek employment in other states."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at a public gathering in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh today, stated, "Today, we inaugurated one of the largest and most advanced steel plants in the country. However, for the inauguration, the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister did not attend; it appears they are more concerned about safeguarding their government."
Speaking at a public gathering in poll-bound Chhattisgarh, PM Modi stated, "During the tenure of the BJP government led by Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a separate ministry for tribal welfare and development was established. For decades, the Congress neglected Chhattisgarh and showed little concern for its people. However, under the BJP's leadership, we initiated the construction of educational institutions, such as transforming Dantewada into an educational hub."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a public meeting in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh today, remarked, "The impact of what the Congress has done to Chhattisgarh is evident for all to see. Corruption is rampant, and crime has reached its peak in the state. It almost seems like there's a competition between Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh to see which one can top the crime rate."
After inaugurating and laying the foundation stones of multiple development projects worth Rs 26,000 crore in Chhatisgarh's Jagdalpur today, PM Narendra Modi was garlanded by state BJP leaders and workers in the city.
During his visit to Jagdalpur in Bastar, PM Modi stated, "The vision of developed India will be fulfilled when every corner of the country will be developed."
"The street plant inaugurated in Nagarnar is one of the most advanced steel plants. The steel produced here will serve India’s automobile and defense sectors. Fifty thousand youths from nearby villages will find employment due to the street plant," said PM Modi after laying the foundation stone of the Rs 23,800-crore steel plant.
"For a developed India, physical, social, and digital infrastructure should meet the needs of the future. We are investing six times more in infrastructure," he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of multiple development projects worth Rs 26,000 crore in Chhatisgarh's Jagdalpur today, including a Rs 23,800-crore steel plant and several rail and road projects. Later, he will inaugurate development projects worth Rs 7,000 crore in Telangana around 3 pm. Assembly elections in both the states are due by this year-end.
Ahead of inaugurating and laying the foundation stones of multiple development projects worth Rs 26,000 crore in Chhatisgarh's Bastar today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Danteshwari Temple in the district.
Ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Bastar, Chhattisgarh, BJP leader Kedar Nath Kashyap has termed the call for bandh by the Congress "dirty politics".
“This (call for Bastar bandh by Congress) is an example of dirty politics. The Congress is perturbed after witnessing the wave of change, which is why they are trying to disrupt the programmme of PM Modi,” the BJP leader said.
The early visits of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the poll-bound states of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan indicate a clear pattern — the PM connecting directly with the crowd and party workers and asking for votes for the BJP rather than regional leaders.
At a rally in Rajasthan’s Chittorgarh on Monday, Modi said the party would contest the Assembly election on its “lotus” symbol. In Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur two days earlier and in Jaipur, Rajasthan, last Monday, former chief ministers Raman Singh and Vasundhara Raje did not even speak though they were present on the dais in their respective states.
In Bilaspur, Modi did mention Raman Singh a few times when he addressed the gathering but in the context of his time as CM. In Madhya Pradesh last Monday, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan spoke for just a few minutes but the PM did not acknowledge him by name during his speech, choosing to address those on the dais and those in the crowd as a collective.
The optics of the rallies are a clear indicator of the party’s strategy of not projecting a regional leader. Continue reading...
The ruling Congress party in poll-bound Chhattisgarh said Sunday that it was calling for a bandh in Bastar on Tuesday – the day Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Jagdalpur city in the district – as a mark of protest against the privatisation of the Nagarnar steel plant.
At a press conference in Raipur city on Sunday, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel criticised Modi over the PM’s speech in Bilaspur, where he had attended a public meeting on Saturday as part of the BJP’s campaign in the state.
“Modi ji said he gave Rs 1 lakh crore for paddy procurement. I want to say to PM ji that in 2014, double engine sarkar was there and 10 quintals of paddy was bought. When their government was in power for three years, i.e., 2014-2016, the paddy procurement went down and you (Modi) also refused to give bonus as per a 2014 order. Now you say you will buy every single grain of rice at Minimum Support Price.” The issue of paddy procurement has always been a top election issue in Chhattisgarh.
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The battle for Madhya Pradesh is crucial for the BJP, with the party being in power in the state for almost two decades barring a little over a year (December 2018 to March 2020) in between. Shivraj Singh Chouhan has been the Chief Minister all through.
But this time, the party is fighting anti-incumbency and internal conflicts; with the move to bring in big names from the Centre provoking resentment and resignations.
Chouhan himself is battling a fatigue factor, with so many years at the helm.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the following projects in Chhattisgarh today:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the following projects in Telangana today:
Addressing separate public events in poll-bound Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the killing of Kanhaiya Lal, a tailor in Udaipur who was hacked to death in June last year, to target the Congress.
“Aap mujhe bataiye, jo Udaipur mein hua, vaisi kabhi aapne kalpana bhi ki thi? Jis Rajasthan ne dushman par bhi dhokhe se vaar na karne ki parampara ko jiya hai, us Rajasthan ki dharti par itna bada paap hua. Kapde silane ke bahane log aate hain aur bina dar, bina khauf ke, tailor ka gala kaat dete hain aur video banakar garv se viral kar dete hain. Congress sarkar ko usmein bhi vote bank ki chinta satati hai,” he said at a rally in Rajasthan’s Chittorgarh.
(“Tell me, did you ever imagine an incident like what happened in Udaipur? Such a big sin took place on the land of Rajasthan, which has lived the tradition of not attacking even the enemy by deceit. They (the killers) come on the pretext of getting clothes stitched, slit the tailor’s throat without fear, and then proudly make the video viral. And the Congress government is worried about the vote bank even then.”)
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"BJP ensured 'BIMARU' tag was removed from Madhya Pradesh; party brought MP among top 10 states in terms of development," the PM said in Madhya Pradesh.
'The whole world is singing the praises of India, today the world sees its future in India, but those who are involved in politics see nothing but a chair, they do not like the sound of India playing in the world. These anti-development people are trying to prove that nothing like this has happened,' PM Modi said while addressing a rally in Gwalior.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior today, where he decried the Opposition saying that they are ‘vikas-virodhi’ (against development). In an attack diected at Congress, he added, “If so much work can be accomplished in 9 years, then why couldn’t this be done in last 60 years? Those who got 60 years could not bring development and always played with the sentiments of the poor.”
'Should MP be in the top three states of the country? Who can garauntee this? Every vote given to the double-engine government will ensure MP that top 3 spot,' PM Modi said in Madhya Pradesh.
He added, "Today, MP has faith on double-engine government which means 'double' development of the state."
The PM has started his address in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects worth Rs 19,260 crore in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior today, following which he will address a public meeting there.
PM Modi, along with Madhya Pradesh CM SS Chouhan and BJP state unit's president VD Sharma greeted crowds gathered to hear his address during a public rally in Gwalior.
The PM arrived in Gwalior on Monday, where he is set to lay the foundation stone of several developmental projects.
Ahead of PM Modi's visit to Gwalior, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said, "Today the PM will come to Gwalior. He will launch development projects worth Rs. 19,000 crores related to various sectors."
Addressing a public meeting in poll-bound Rajasthan today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi cited several incidents of crimes against women and girls, and lashed out at the incumbent Congress government for its lax attitude towards women's safety.
Addressing a public meeting in poll-bound Rajasthan today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invoked the murder of a tailor in Udaipur last year, who was allegedly killed for his posts in support of former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma. A video of his murder had gone viral.
Modi attacked the Congress government for their lax attitude towards law and order and citizens' safety.
Addressing a public meeting in poll-bound Rajasthan today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that when he was Gujarat chief minister, he ensured Rajasthan also received Narmada water.
"Today, states are fighting over river water sharing.... When I was CM, I ensured Narmada water reached Rajasthan," he said.
Addressing a public meeting in poll-bound Rajasthan today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi targeted the alleged paper leak mafia in the state, and assured strictest punishment for those involved.
'We will continue schemes and improve them, but we will definitely investigate those who have indulged in corruption and looted poor people,' Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at a public meeting in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, today.
"Gehlot ji himself knows he is leaving CM post, which is why he has already congratulated BJP. You see what he is saying these days: that once BJP forms government, his schemes should not be stopped," PM Modi said in Chittorgarh today.
Referring to the alleged rise in crimes in Rajasthan, PM Modi in Chittorgarh promised that once BJP forms government in the state, its first priority will be to stop criminal activities like rioting.
"By deception, Congress managed to form a government but couldn't run it," PM Modi said in Rajasthan today.
"Here, Gehlot ji was just trying to save the CM chair, and half of Congress was busy in toppling his chair," Modi said.
He added that the public was left to its own devices while Congress indulged in in-fighting. He added that the only thing they stayed united in was in looting Rajasthan.
"In last 5 years, Congress has destroyed Rajasthan's identity," says PM Modi in poll-bound state.
"When news comes from here, I feel a lot of distress. I say this with a sad heart, today when it comes to crime, which state comes on top? Our Rajasthan!" says Modi.
"Pandal bhale chhota pad gaya, Modi ka dil bahot bada hai... aap sab mere dil mein baste hain," says PM Modi at Chittorgarh.
"Poora Rajasthan, Poora Mewar kya soch raha hai, yahan Chittorgarh mein saaf saaf dikhayi deta hai," says PM Modi as he begins addressing a public meeting in Rajasthan.
After inaugurating development porjects worth Rs 7,000 crore, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "The work of laying out the gas pipelines across the country is in the process to strengthen gas-based economy. This pipeline will help in the expansion of industries in Rajasthan and will bring thousands of employment opportunities."
Among the projects that were inaugurated today were the Rs 4,500-crore Mehsana-Bathinda-Gurdaspur gas pipeline, the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited’s LPG plant in Abu Road.
After inaugurating development porjects worth Rs 7,000 crore, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a public gathering in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh today.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of multiple development projects worth Rs 7,000 crore in Rajasthan’s Chittorgarh today. Later, he will inaugurate development projects worth Rs 19,260 crore in Madhya Pradesh. Both states are slated to have Assembly elections later this year. His programme in MP’s Gwalior is scheduled to begin at 3:30 pm.
In Rajasthan's Chittorgarh to inaugurate several development projects, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Sanwaliya Seth Temple.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the following projects in Madhya Pradesh today:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the following projects in Rajasthan today: