Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who addressed poll rallies in Maharashtra ahead of the assembly elections in the state, said the rallies in Beed and Satara were “memorable”.
Taking to Twitter, the prime minister said Beed and Satara showered him with immense affection. He said he elaborated on the good governance efforts of Devendra Fadnavis-led government in the state.
Further, he took a dig at the Congress and NCP, saying these parties have nothing to offer to people exception corruption and mockery.
Beed and Satara have showered me with immense affection!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 17, 2019
Today’s rallies in these two places were memorable. Elaborated on the good governance efforts of the NDA in Maharashtra.
Except corruption and mockery, Congress-NCP have nothing to offer to the people. pic.twitter.com/7yMO61NJMK
During his address in Beed, the prime minister had taken a swipe at the Congress saying history will have a mention of those who ridiculed the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and that Maharashtra now has an opportunity to punish them.
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He tapped into the nationalistic spirit to woo voters. "I trust you and your patriotism that you will teach a resounding lesson to those who speak against interests of the country. History will take note of every person who ridiculed the abrogation of Article 370," Modi said, alleging that the Congress leaders provided "oxygen" to anti-India elements.
Continuing his tirade against the opposition party, he said, "Some Congress leaders said Article 370 abrogation is like murdering someone, India-Pakistan issue is not internal matter, abrogating Article 370 will lead to disaster in the country, Kashmir has been lost...the list is so long that I will have to stay here till October 21 to spell it out."
In his Satara, he asserted that his government adheres to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's principles of nationalism and national security, and possess the strength to give a befitting reply to those who have "evil designs" on India.
(With PTI inputs)