Making a strong pitch for the return of the BJP government in Karnataka a day before the Assembly polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday the affection he has received in State over the last few days has been unparalleled, and it has strengthened the resolve to make it number one across all sectors.
Karnataka will go to polls on May 10 with the ruling BJP aiming to break a 38-year-old anti-incumbency factor in the state to win a second consecutive term.
What did PM Modi say?
"Dream of every citizen of Karnataka is my dream. Your resolve is my resolve. When we come together and set our minds to a goal, no force in the world can stop us", he said on Twitter.
"I seek your blessings in the mission of making Karnataka the number one State in the country," said Modi, who addressed 19 public meetings and held six roadshows in the State ahead of the polls.
"My appeal is for the bright future of Karnataka. It is for the bright future of your family, especially the younger generations", the Prime Minister added.
PM Modi's open letter ahead of polls in Karnataka
Right ahead of te polls scheduled to take place tomorrow, PM Modi has issued an open letter to the people of the state.
"You have always showered me with love and affection. It feels like a divine blessing to me," PM Modi's letter reads. "In our 'Azaadi ka Amrit Kaal', we Indians have aimed to make our beloved country a developed nation. Karnataka is keen to lead the movement to realise its vision.
"India is the fifth-largest economy. Our next aim is to reach the top three. This is possible only when Karnataka rapidly grows to become a $1 trillion economy."
In his letter, the PM highlighted his party's commitment to Karnataka and its people.
"During the COVID-19 pandemic, Karnataka received over ₹ 90,000 crore annually as foreign investment under the BJP government. It was just around ₹ 30,000 crore under the previous government," the PM wrote. "We want to make Karnataka No.1 in investment, industry and innovation and No.1 in education, employment and entrepreneurship."
"The BJP government will continue to work to create next-gen urban infrastructure in Karnataka, modernise transport, raise the quality of life in rural and urban areas, and create opportunities for women and youth.", wrote PM Modi in his letter.
The BJP has fielded 224 candidates, the Congress 223 while the JD(S) has fielded 207. Voting for the 224-seat Karnataka Assembly will commence on May 10 and the counting of the votes will be done on May 13.
(With PTI Inputs)
