Chitradurga, Karnataka, Apr 9 : Taking a dig at the ‘Nyay’ programme announced by the Congress in its election manifesto, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday gave a call to the electorates of the country to reject the party, which denied people their due for the last 70 years, with its narrow political interests.
Speaking during the ‘Vijaya Sankalpa Yatra’ at this Fort City, Mr Modi alleged that the coalition partners- Congress and Janata Dal (S) in Karnataka shed tears, when the country took strong steps to defeat terrorists backed by Pakistan, as it hurt ‘the voting bank’ of the two parties.
”So, should we not ensure ‘Nyay’ against these elements, who take people of the country for granted and always think of grabbing power only? The two parties will be punished this time, especially when a huge number of youth, born in the 21st century will take a decisive action, who will vote for the first time.
”I appeal to all 18-year-olds (new voters) to either support a strong government that takes the country forward, or choose a government that wants it’s people to remain backward, for its political ends,” he said.
Mr Modi, who visited the city for the second time for campaigning, said he was happy that so many youngsters will get their voting power for the first time, adding that the youth represented the strength of the country.
”Now, a chance has come to your lap to decide whether to support BJP, which stands for ‘Sab ka Saath, Sab ka Vikas’ or those, who depend on their vote banks,” he added.
