NEW DELHI: PM Modi on Tuesday taking part in the culmination of BJP state president Annamalai's 'En makal en yatra' slammed the ruling DMK party for practicing dynasty politics.
Addressing the rally, PM Modi said that Tamil Nadu has always been "in the heart of the BJP" even though the party has never been in power in the state.
He said that the ruling parties in the state are "scared" of the "increasing power" of the saffron party in the southern state.
"Even though the BJP has not been in power in Tamil Nadu, the state has always been in the heart of the BJP. All my Tamil brothers and sisters understand this and are aware of it. So those who have looted the state for decades are scared of the increasing power of the BJP (in the state)," he said.
PM Modi also invoked the late leaders MG. Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa and pointed out to them as not taking part in dynasty politics.
"DMK's dynasty politics is an insult to the late M G Ramachandran (MGR)," said PM Modi.
Takig a dig at the opposition bloc, he said those dreaming to "break the integrity" of the country, need to see that Tamil Nadu will shape the destiny of India.
"The people, who sit in air-conditioned rooms in Delhi, and dream of breaking the integrity of the country, need to come here and see that Tamil Nadu will shape the destiny of India in front of their eyes," he said.
PM Modi also criticised the INDIA bloc of looting the nation and said that the INDIA bloc has conceded defeat in 2024 polls.
"Opposition is convinced it will not win in 2024 LS polls, hence its strategy is to abuse Modi, " Prime Minister said.
Claiming that his government had performed better than many predictions, PM Modi said, 'No INDIA bloc member speaks about development, education, only bothered about their families.
PM Modi also reiterated his previous claim that his government has given more funds to Tamil Nadu than in the past.
Prime Minister said that he has a emotional connection with Tamil Nadu.
He also said , installing the 'sengol' in the new parliament was a gesture of respect to the grand heritage of this state.
PM Modi also said his determination to scrap article 370 came during a yatra that started from Tamil Nadu.
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