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PM Modi launches election campaign in Karnataka, exudes confidence in BJP win

Last updated on - Mar 16, 2024, 21:49 IST

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PM's attack on Congress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday slammed the Congress government in Karnataka over deteriorating law and order situation and engaging in corrupt practices while the public faces difficulties. He also showed that confidence that BJP would secure victory in the upcoming elections. (PTI)

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Lok Sabha campaigning

Officially launching the Lok Sabha election campaign at the turf of Congress President M Mallikarjun Kharge, PM Modi asserted that the residents of Karnataka have unequivocally chosen to secure victory for the BJP in the forthcoming state polls. (PTI)

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BJP's political history in the state

As per political analysts, Karnataka holds significant importance for the BJP in southern India, being the sole state where the party has previously held power. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP secured 25 out of the total 28 seats in the state. Additionally, an independent candidate supported by the BJP emerged victorious. (PTI)

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PM"s address at public rally

Speaking at a massive public rally, PM Modi expressed that the people of Karnataka have swiftly grown disillusioned with the Congress administration in the state. He said, "This shows that people are aware of Congress' truth. The Congress is not ready to improve despite getting several chances." (Photo: IANS)

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Other leaders who were present

In attendance at the event were Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra, BJP Parliamentary Board member B S Yediyurappa, Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and Bhagwanth Khuba, Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka, as well as the party's Gulbarga Lok Sabha seat candidate Umesh Jadhav, among others. (Photo: ANI)

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'BJP, winner before the polls'

Observing the fervor among the crowds, PM remarked that Karnataka seems poised to secure a record-breaking victory for the BJP in numerous constituencies. He further noted that the state has seemingly predetermined the election outcome even prior to the official announcement of polls. (PTI)

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South India tour

Emphasizing his recent tour across different regions of southern India during the past few days, the Prime Minister remarked that the populace is viewing the BJP with a sense of hope. He said, "across south India people from all sections and fields have given their immense support to the BJP. Looking at this huge support that BJP is getting in south Congress and INDIA alliance people are saying, one of your leaders even said in parliament, our opponents are saying -- it will be the BJP this time." (PTI)

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