Voter turnout figures in Bengal so far make me certain that BJP set for landslide victory: Modi
Krishnagar (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated the people of West Bengal for their massive turnout in the ongoing first phase of assembly elections, and called the vote figures so far indicative of an “overwhelming mandate for change”.
Addressing a poll rally in Krishnanagar in Nadia district, Modi asserted that violence during the assembly polls remained at a minimum in 50 years.
"Violence was kept at a minimum in the last 50 years of poll history in Bengal. The information I have received so far makes me certain that this is going to be a mandate for a change,” the PM said.
He claimed the BJP has achieved decisive victories whenever people turned up to vote in overwhelming numbers.
Bengal has recorded an average voter turnout of 62.18 per cent till 1 pm.
Reports of sporadic violence were received from some pockets of the state during the first few hours of polls in 152 assembly seats.
Taking a jibe at the ruling party over the 'jhalmuri' episode, he said while he savoured the snack, the TMC "felt the heat of chillies".
“I had 'jhalmuri' in Bengal, but it seems that the TMC leaders are feeling the heat of the chillies,” Modi said.
On his earlier promises of “six poll guarantees” for the state, the PM pledged a fresh set of 10 Modi-ki-guarantees aimed at the uplift and welfare of women and children of Bengal.
“Modi-ki-guarantee automatically means the fulfilment of those guarantees,” he said.
Modi claimed, "This time, the TMC will not even open an account in many districts of Bengal. There is a need to end TMC's mantra of supporting infiltrators that endanger our land."
“The granting of citizenship under CAA will receive a fillip after the BJP assumes power in Bengal,” the PM assured.
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BJP to mark Yediyurappa’s 50 years in politics with mega event in Chitradurga
Bengaluru (PTI): An event celebrating veteran BJP leader B S Yediyurappa’s five decades in politics will be held in Chitradurga on May 9, during which Union Home Minister Amit Shah will felicitate the former Karnataka CM.
Sharing details of the event at a joint press conference, State BJP President B Y Vijayendra and Chitradurga MP Govind Karjol said lakhs of people are expected to attend.
“Yediyurappa has been active in public life for 50 years. He has fought for farmers, worked for the welfare of the downtrodden, and championed social justice. We have decided to celebrate his life and service as ‘Yediyurappa Abhimanotsava’,” said Karjol, who is also a former Deputy Chief Minister.
He said the celebration would be held in Chitradurga on May 9. The Union Home Minister will inaugurate the programme and felicitate Yediyurappa.
An event will also be organised on May 8 at 6 pm to welcome Yediyurappa to Chitradurga city, he said.
More than 10 lakh people are expected to participate in the ‘Yediyurappa Abhimanotsava’, and teams have been formed to organise the programme systematically.
Karjol said pontiffs of various maths in the state, former chief ministers, ministers, and other dignitaries are being invited.
He added that people from all sections of society, including writers, social activists, and artists who have known Yediyurappa, would participate. Members of the general public and the farming community will also attend.
“Chitradurga is centrally located in Karnataka, which is why it was chosen,” he said.
Vijayendra said preparations are underway to mark Yediyurappa’s 50-year political journey, and that people from all sections of society appreciate his contribution to the state. A meaningful and grand programme is being organised to commemorate his service.
Yediyurappa’s followers and admirers are expected to arrive from across the state. “Lakhs of people will attend the programme. It is expected to be a historic event,” he said.
He added that the programme is being organised under the leadership of senior party leaders, including Prabhakar Kore, Govind Karjol, and B Sriramulu, among others.
The programme’s logo was released on Thursday.
Karjol said bhumi puja (ground-breaking ceremony) will be performed at the venue of the ‘Yediyurappa Abhimanotsava’ on April 26 at 10 am, marking the beginning of preparations for the main event.
Leaders such as Vijayendra, Opposition leaders in the Assembly and Council R Ashoka and Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, along with MPs, former MPs, MLAs, former MLAs, Legislative Council members, and other dignitaries, will participate in the event.
