NEW DELHI: Seeking support of the voters of Karnataka in May 11 assembly polls in the state, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asserted that the role of Karnataka in elevating Indian economy to the top three in the world is important and people of the state should ensure the continuation of the “double engine” government by supporting the BJP.
“People of Karnataka must have seen in the past 3.5 years that the BJP government delivered a decisive, focused and futuristic government in the state. We have pledged to boost the speed and scale of the state’s development and make it one trillion dollar economy for which blessings of the people of the state will play a crucial role,” the Prime Minister said in a video message, released a day after campaigning for the state polls came to an end.
The prime minister urged people of the state to shower their blessings to the BJP and contribute in party’s endeavour to make the state the most developed in the country, which, he asserted, will be vital for the development of the country at large.
“India has emerged as the fifth largest economy in the world and we aim to elevate the country’s economy to the top three in the world. This could be possible only if the economy of Karnataka grows and attains the goal of becoming the number economy in the country,” the prime minister said.
He said that the BJP has pledged to make India a developed country and the energy of Karnataka has the potential to play the lead role in this direction.
“The love and affection shown by the people of Karnataka is like blessings of the god for me,” the prime minister said.
“The dream of every Kannadiga is my own dream. Your resolution is my resolution. We want Karnataka to be number one in investment, industries, education and employment. For making Karnataka number one, I request you all to cast your vote as responsible citizens,” the prime minister concluded.