Seek votes for Bharat instead of BJP: Devendra Fadnavis

MANGALURU: Maharashtra deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has called upon BJP workers to seek votes for Bharat instead of BJP.

Addressing booth level workers of the BJP here on Tuesday, Fadnavis said that the 2024 Lok Sabha election is crucial from the country's safety and future point of view. “BJP workers should seek votes for Bharat instead of BJP. This election, we are not voting for BJP but for Bharat. We are voting for Bharat's safety and future,” he said.

Referring to the cafe blast in Bengaluru, Fadnavis accused chief minister Siddaramaiah of protecting anti-social elements in Karnataka. “The Congress government in Karnataka is soft on terrorism. Siddaramaiah is giving strength to anti-Indian forces and terrorists. He released PFI workers from the jail for the sake of votes,” he said and alleged that the Congress is not concerned about the safety of the country.

Terming the 10-years of administration under Prime Minister Narendra Modi as ‘just a trailer’, Fadnavis said, ‘Picture abhi baaki hain’. “The 2024 Lok Sabha election will be historical. The Modi government has set right several inequalities in the country in the past 10 years. India, which was the 11th largest economy in the world 10 years ago, has become the fifth largest economy under Modi. Government benefits are delivered to citizens directly where people need not pay even a single rupee,” he said, adding that 25 crore people were freed from the clutches of poverty during Modi’s tenure.

Lauding India’s achievements in the space sector, Fadnavis said that China will not dare to challenge the country now. He called upon party workers to create awareness on Modi’s schemes among people.