Vijayapura (K’taka), Apr 29 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday took a swipe at former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah saying that the Congress chief was searching for votes within the identify of his retirement from energetic politics. He stated the individuals of Karnataka is not going to select a “tired and defeated” Congress however a BJP teeming with enthusiasm. “A Congress leader is seeking votes in the name of their retirement. His biggest poll plank is: ‘This is my last election. Give me a chance. What a pathetic state they have reached!” Modi stated in an election rally within the district headquarters city of Vijayapura.
The Prime Minister’s jibe was aimed toward 75-year-old Siddaramaiah who not too long ago introduced that this can be his final election and he wouldn’t contest polls anymore. “I know that the people of Karnataka will not choose a tired and defeated Congress but the BJP which is bubbling with enthusiasm,” Modi added.
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He stated there may be one slogan of ‘Ee Baariya Nirdhara, Bahumatada BJPiya Sarkara’ (This time the choice, a BJP authorities with majority) echoing from each nook of Karnataka.
In an try to ring a bell and join with the dominant Lingayat group of Karnataka who’re followers of twelfth century social reformer Basaveshwara who was born in Vijayapura, Modi stated his celebration follows the teachings the poet-saint in toto.
The Prime Minister stated the 2023 Assembly election in Karnataka, which can happen on May 10, is about constructing the state within the subsequent 25 years. “The BJP has a definite roadmap for the development of Karnataka. Congress has neither the roadmap nor any enthusiasm,” Modi informed the gang.
The ruling BJP is pulling out all stops to return to energy on this yr’s state election. The celebration is going through a troublesome problem from the opposition Congress. Voting will happen on May 10 and the counting of votes is on May 13.