Congress Govt is behind Sand Mafia : PM Modi
BJP rally at Udupi
Udupi,May.1: “Congress govt is supporting the Sand Mafia in the state. Govt is hand in glove with this mafia. We should get rid of such govt and the people of Karnataka have an opportunity now” PM Modi alleged. He was speaking at the election rally of BJP at MGM grounds Udupi.
“People of Karnataka should realize the dream of Mahatma Gandhi. Dissolution of Congress was his wish. We have fulfilled Gandhi’s wish in most of the states. Now it is the turn of Karnataka. You have this opportunity to fulfill Mahatma’s wish. If you dissolve Congress in the state you will have Gandhi’s blessings” Modi said sarcastically.
“Law and order has completely broken down in Karnataka. BJP workers are being murdered. Democracy should not allow violence. If the govt does not put an end to this youth cannot have a bright future. The central govt has taken strong measures for the safety of Women. It has promulgated an ordinance that recommends capital punishment to rapists.” Modi claimed.
Speaking about JDS supremo HD Deve Gowda, Modi said, that whenever HD Deve Gowda visits him he makes it a point to welcome him when he alights and sees him off similarly. “This is the respect we show to elders though politically they may be our opponents. But Congress President Rahul has insulted HD Deve Gowda by criticizing him. Such arrogant people are a threat to democracy” opined Modi.
Congratulating Udupi for its achievement in Education, Modi said that a young Athlete from Udupi Gururaj Pujari has brought laurels to the country by winning medal in Common wealth meet. He expressed happiness that none in Karnataka can compete with Udupi. 40 years back people of Udupi brought Jan Sangh to power in their municipality. The undivided DK district is not only home to temples but also the birth place of banking. Banking revolution began in this district. People like T.M.A Pai, Haji Saheb or A.B.Shetty founded banks and helped the poor to access banks.” Modi said.
He called upon the workers of BJP to visit every house and impress the voters about the future of Karnataka ; bring BJP to power and make BS Yeddyurappa CM again.
On the eve of the rally District BJP presented Modi with a crown of Yakshagana and a statue of Srikrishna. UP minister Mahendra Singh, Om Prakash, Members of Parliament Nalin Kumar Kateel , Ms. Shobha Karandlaje, District BJP president Ratnakar Hegde, Jayaprakash Hegde, Kota Srinivas Poojary and others were present at the rally.
Modi begins his speech in Tulu
“Karavalida Mahajanakuleg namaskarol” ( salute to the public of Karavali) thus began Modi his speech and then shifted to Kannada and offered his tribute to Kanakadasa, and said he is offering his tribute to the land of Krishna, Parashuram, karma Bhumi of Madhwa and the galaxy of eight saints.
He ended his speech by calling upon the BJP workers to join hands in building a clean, secure and beautiful Karnataka by throwing out the present govt and bringing BJP Govt.
Audience say no to Translation
Modi began his speech in Hindi. however when the first sentence of the translation was over,audience urged Modi to speak in Hindi and said no to translation. Modi obliged by sending the translator off and continued his speech in Hindi.
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Beauty of democracy: Tharoor congratulates BJP on civic body poll win in his constituency
New Delhi (PTI): Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday, while lauding the win of the UDF in Kerala local bodies elections, also congratulated the BJP for its historic performance in his Thiruvananthapuram constituency, calling it the "beauty of democracy".
In a post on X, he said the people's verdict must be respected, whether for the UDF overall or for the BJP in his constituency.
"What a day of amazing results in the Kerala local self-government elections! The mandate is clear, and the democratic spirit of the state shines through.
"A huge congratulations to @UDFKerala for a truly impressive win across various local bodies! This is a massive endorsement and a powerful signal ahead of the state legislative elections. Hard work, a strong message and anti-incumbency have all clearly paid off to achieve a much better result than in 2020," Tharoor said.
He said he also acknowledges the historic performance of the BJP in Thiruvananthapuram, and "offer humble congratulations on their significant victory in the city corporation - a strong showing that marks a notable shift in the capital's political landscape."
Tharoor said he campaigned for a change from 45 years of the LDF "misrule", but the voters have ultimately rewarded another party that also sought a clear change in governance.
"That is the beauty of democracy. The people's verdict must be respected, whether for the UDF overall or for the BJP in my constituency.
"We will continue to work for the betterment of Kerala, advocating for the people's needs and upholding the principles of good governance. Onwards and upwards!" Tharoor, who is the MP from Thiruvananthapuram, said.
The lotus bloomed in the state capital as the BJP-led NDA achieved a resounding win in the polls for the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, snatching it from the CPI(M)-led LDF and marking an end to 45 years of continuous Left rule in the local body.
The win in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation will act as a boost for the BJP in the 2026 Assembly polls, especially in the state capital.
Of the 101 wards in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, the BJP won 50, LDF 29, UDF 19 and two wards were won by independent candidates.
The BJP is one seat short of a decisive majority in the corporation.
Besides this, the NDA retained the Palakkad municipality after a close battle with the Congress-led UDF and wrested the Thrippunithura Municipality from the grand old party.
In Thrissur, from where Suresh Gopi won in the Lok Sabha polls last year, the BJP won 18 out of the 46 wards in Kodungallur Municipality, eight in Thrissur Corporation, two each in Guruvayoor and Vadakkancherry municipalities, seven in Kunnamkulam Municipality, six in Irinjalakuda Municipality and one in Chalakudy Municipality.
