Journalism of Courage
BJP Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi arrives in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, to address a rally after being denied permission by poll authorities to hold a public meeting in Varanasi.
Keeping up the attack on the Election Commission, Narendra Modi on Thursday alleged that polling in the last three phases of Lok Sabha elections in UP, Bihar and West Bengal had not been fair and accused the poll body of being biased. (IE Photo: Neeraj Priyadarshi)
"In UP, Bihar and West Bengal there were reports of serious malpractices in the last three phases. I want to tell Election Commission that I had warned you on April 24 that you are not discharging your responsibility well,” said Narendra Modi at the rally.
Narendra Modi's chopper enters Azamgarh. (IE Photo: Neeraj Priyadarshi)
"Polling should be free and fair but in the last three phases it did not happen," Modi alleged.
Narendra Modi's supporters gather to hear him. (IE Photo: Neeraj Priyadarshi)
Holding a rally for BJP candidate Ramakant Yadav, who is contesting against SP President Mulayam Singh Yadav, Narendra Modi said, "I accuse the Election Commission of not being impartial".
Supporters gather for the rally. (IE Photo: Neeraj Priyadarshi)
The Gujarat Chief Minister also attacked the SP supremo saying, "Governments are supposed to do good for people but these people here are doing good for themselves and their family only."
Supporters wave as they are clicked. (IE Photo: Neeraj Priyadarshi)
Attacking the SP, BSP and the Congress, Modi said they keep fighting in Lucknow but always join hands in Delhi.
Modi supporters try get a glimpse of him. (IE Photo: Neeraj Priyadarshi)
Bharatya Janata Party supporters gather on bikes with the BJP flag. (IE Photo: Neeraj Priyadarshi)
"Congress, SP and BSP are no different but are the same. They fight here but have meals together in Delhi with 'Madam' (Sonia) being their host," Modi said.
Narendra Modi leaves from Azamgarh. (IE Photo: Neeraj Priyadarshi)
Supporters face the dusty wind as Narendra Modi's chopper leaves. (IE Photo: Neeraj Priyadarshi)
