BJP means development, but Congress stands for corruption, appeasement and dynasty politics: PM Narendra Modi

PM Narendra Modi on Sunday came down heavily on the Congress government in Karnataka over lack of development, political murders and appeasement politics.

Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday came down heavily on the Congress government in Karnataka over lack of development, political murders and appeasement politics. The PM appealed to the voters to vote for BJP under BS Yeddyurappa to usher the state in a new era of development. PM Modi said this while addressing a mega rally at the Palace Grounds in Bengaluru, which was attended by over one lakh people. Today's rally marked the end of BJP's 90-day old "Nava Karnataka Nirmana Parivartana Yatra", which aims at bringing the saffron party back in the southern state on the planks of development. 

Named "Nava Karnataka Nirmana Parivartana Yatra" (journey to build a new Karnataka), the rally across 224 assembly constituencies of the state was flagged off on November 2 by BJP president Amit Shah.

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04 February 2018

17:59 IST

PM Modi concludes his speech by saying, ''I seek the blessings of Kannadigas for a Congress Mukt Karnataka, vote for BJP, vote for development.''  

17:57 IST

Congress is trying to stall Triple Talaq. They are trying to do the same with OBC Bill: PM Modi

17:49 IST

BJP government means only development and Congress government means Corruption, appeasement, dynasty politics: PM  

17:49 IST

Our government does not work in fragments. It works in totality: PM  

17:47 IST

He teaches us to work honestly and live for others. This is the culture of Karnataka but the present state govt is ruining this culture: PM

17:47 IST

Our U19 Cricket Team won World Cup yesterday. Their head coach Rahul Dravid was a significant factor behind this victory and this can't be denied: PM Modi

17:46 IST

There are serious allegations of corruption against Congress leaders. Reports are coming about them demanding commission in several projects. I have been told that Karnataka govt is being recognised as 10% govt as no work is possible without 10% commission: PM

17:38 IST

I seek the blessings of Kannadigas for a Congress Mukt Karnataka, appeals PM

17:38 IST

By failing to prevent crime rate and the murders of innocent Hindu Karyakartas, Siddaramaiah Government has excelled in ''ease of murdering'': PM  

17:35 IST

(Yahan kanoon se zyada apraadhiyon ka raaj nazar aata hai.) World is discussing ''ease of doing business'' but here ''ease of murdering'' is being discussed. The one who opposes ends up losing life. This is dangerous for democracy and shameful for state govt: PM

17:34 IST

We have launched 'Operation green' in interest of these farmers. 'Operation green' would be beneficial for farmers just like the Amul model was successful in dairy: PM  

17:34 IST

Framers producing fruits and vegetables are our 'TOP' priority. 'TOP' means 'Tomato, Onion & Potato'. PM  

17:30 IST

PM Modi tears into Congress, bats for BJP govt led by Yeddyurappa in Karnataka

17:28 IST

When facilities are provided to villages, migration to cities will go down and the mounting pressure on cities will be released: PM Modi  

17:28 IST

If Yeddyurappa, son of a farmer, becomes CM of Karnataka, the projects for farmers will work at its best because Yeddurappa has farmer's best interest at heart: PM

17:28 IST

In this budget, govt has made a significant decision so that correct price of crops are given to farmers: PM

17:27 IST

The government has set a goal to build more than 9,000 kms long National Highway across the nation this year. Under Bharatmala Pariyojana, 35,000 km of roads will be constructed with an investment of Rs 5,25,000: PM

17:24 IST

When we came into power we gave Rs 2 lakh crore to Karnataka. This is how we work: Modi

17:24 IST

The Congress CM has only done business here. They have ruled for only self-interest. When Congress was in power at the Centre, only Rs 73 thousand crore was given to Karnataka: PM  

17:22 IST

With the motto of 'Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas', BJP government will lead the state on the path of development: PM

17:22 IST

Our government is working for the poor, middle class with the motto of ease of living: PM

17:22 IST

A BJP government in Karnataka will ensure development, better roads, new metro routes, trains, etc: PM  

17:18 IST

15 lakhs commuters of the city will be benefited by it: PM Modi  

17:18 IST

With an investment of Rs 17,000 crores, construction work of 160-km long sub-urban railway network will be started in Bengaluru: PM

17:17 IST

The recent budget has solved many problems of Karnataka: PM  

17:16 IST

I want to ask you if you have seen the correct use and impact of extra money provided by the Center to the state government: PM Modi  

17:16 IST

At least 44 projects are being run in the state with direct assistance from the Centre: PM  

17:14 IST

34 lakh toilets have been made under ''Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'': PM

17:14 IST

In Karnataka, 1.85 crore free LPG connections have been given by us: PM

17:12 IST

Under PM Jan Dhan Yojana, we opened more than 1.16 crore accounts in Karnataka alone, opened doors of banking for the poor and lower middle class: PM  

17:12 IST

Is this why you voted Congress to power in Karnataka, asks PM Modi  

17:10 IST

However, there are 7 lakhs homes in Karnataka and 4 crores homes in the nation which lives in dark even after so many years of independence: PM 

17:10 IST

There will be chaos in Bengaluru if it doesn't get electricity for a day: PM  

17:09 IST

Can you see any positive development in Karnataka despite huge budgetary allocations to the state by the Centre, asks PM Modi

17:07 IST

The political winds are changing in Karnataka. A BJP government in Karnataka will bring rapid development: Modi

17:03 IST

They (Congress) will be defeated soon. The BJP Government in Karnataka in not very Far: PM Modi

17:02 IST

It has caused destruction here and Karnataka doesn't need a Congress culture: PM  

17:01 IST

Congress party is standing at the exit gate here in Karnataka: PM 

17:00 IST

Congress party's countdown has begun in Karnataka: PM  

16:56 IST

PM Modi begins addressing mega BJP rally in Bengaluru, thanks supporters and party workers for assembling in large numbers here. 

16:51 IST

BJP tweeted a picture of PM Modi arriving at the Palace Grounds in Bengaluru. 

PM Shri @narendramodi to address 'Parivartana Yatre' rally in Bengaluru shortly. Watch LIVE at https://t.co/O09xYZ8w2k #KarnatakaTrustsModi pic.twitter.com/tUmZiauPrc

— BJP (@BJP4India) February 4, 2018

16:45 IST

Ahead of PM Modi's rally, some students of a college in Bengaluru were seen selling 'pakora' as a mark of protest against the NDA govt policies.

Karnataka: Students of a college seen selling pakora in Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/b5qpd1ePbh

— ANI (@ANI) February 4, 2018

14:56 IST

BJP, on the other hand, is claiming that the mood in the state today is similar to what it was before 2014 Lok Sabha elections. "Despair, Anger and Frustration is all over the state. But today with PM Modi's visit, Kannadigas are seeing a new hope, new hope for development, new hope for #GoodGovernance," BJP Karnataka tweeted.

Mood in K'taka today is similar to what it was nation wide before 2014 LS Elections. Despair, Anger and Frustration is all over the state. But today with PM Modi's visit, Kannadigas are seeing a new hope, new hope for development, new hope for #GoodGovernance.#ModiInBengaluru pic.twitter.com/LJV582A7J7

— BJP Karnataka (@BJP4Karnataka) February 4, 2018

14:55 IST

Ahead of PM Modi's rally, the Congress has been tweeting about the development that has taken place in Karnataka in its regime. "Karnataka Model of Inclusive Development has pioneered several firsts including e-Marketing Platform for Farmers, Electric Vehicle Policy, Start-up Policy, Asia's Largest Drip Irrigation Project, World's Largest Solar Park etc.," it tweeted.

Karnataka Model of Inclusive Development has pioneered several firsts including e-Marketing Platform for Farmers, Electric Vehicle Policy, Start-up Policy, Asia's Largest Drip Irrigation Project, World's Largest Solar Park etc.#NammaKarnatakaFirst pic.twitter.com/mbKaxaFarg

— Karnataka Congress (@INCKarnataka) February 4, 2018

14:13 IST

The BJP is doing the rally with a view to bring the party back to power in the state on the plank of transforming Karnataka through development. The BJP came to power on its own for the first time in 2008 but lost to the Congress after five years in the May 2013 assembly election.

14:10 IST

While welcoming Modi to Bengaluru, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah took a sly dig at the PM and urged him to look into the Mahadevi river water dispute. "I welcome PM @narendramodi to Namma Karnataka - the no. 1 state in investments, innovation & progressive policies. Through a unique model of development, we have scripted several national firsts across key sectors. I am confident that Karnataka’s success makes India proud. I am glad you are making time to visit the country’s start up & innovation hub, Namma Bengaluru today. On behalf of my people, I urge you to find the time for Karnataka’s drinking water needs & help us resolve the Mahadayi dispute," he tweeted.

.@narendramodi ರವರೆ, I am glad you are making time to visit the country’s start up & innovation hub, Namma Bengaluru today.

On behalf of my people, I urge you to find the time for Karnataka’s drinking water needs & help us resolve the #Mahadayi dispute. #NammaKarnatakaFirst

— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) February 4, 2018

14:09 IST

Ahead of the visit, the PM had tweeted: "Today I will address a rally in Bengaluru. I am delighted to have this opportunity to interact with the wonderful people of Karnataka."

14:07 IST

Bengaluru has turned into a fortress a fortress with heightened security for Modi's visit. At least 1,000 policemen have been deployed around the venue, with another 1,200 traffic police working to manage the traffic, city Police Commissioner T. Suneel Kumar said. Read details here.

14:07 IST

Union ministers Prakash Javadekar and Piyush Goyal, who are in-charge of the BJP poll campaign in Karnataka, Ananth Kumar, D.V. Sadananda Gowda and Ananthkumar Hegde, who hail from the state, are also expected to take part in the event.

14:04 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a visit to poll-bound Karnataka and will be addressing a rally at the BJP's 'Nava Karnataka Nirmana Parivartana Yatra.'