<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India was able to successfully carry out nuclear test - Operation Shakti - over two decades ago on this very day because the government was courageous enough to undertake such a task.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Other governments didn't have similar courage, Modi said&nbsp;while addressing an election rally in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh on Saturday. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"You can achieve this only if your priority is national security. Only then can you have the courage to take a decision for a nuclear test," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I salute the scientists who brought laurels to the country with their hard work. This historical incident in 1998 proves what strong political willpower can do for national security," PM Modi said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"India always had such an ability but the governments prior to the Vajpayee government didn't have the courage to take such a decision," he noted.</p>

<p>Slamming the opposition, the prime minister said that they were only interested in "asking what is the caste of Modi".</p>

<p>"Modi has only one caste - the caste which all the poor of this country belong to. Those who consider themselves poor, I belong to their caste," he added.&nbsp;<br />
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India was able to successfully carry out nuclear test - Operation Shakti - over two decades ago on this very day because the government was courageous enough to undertake such a task.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India was able to successfully carry out nuclear test - Operation Shakti - over two decades ago on this very day because the government was courageous enough to undertake such a task. Other governments didn't have similar courage, Modi said while addressing an election rally in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh on Saturday. "You can achieve this only if your priority is national security. Only then can you have the courage to take a decision for a nuclear test," he added. PM in Sonbhadra: 21 yrs back on this day, India successfully carried out nuclear test - operation Shakti. I salute scientists who brought laurels to the country with hardwork. This historical incident in 1998 proves what a strong political willpower can do for national security. pic.twitter.com/Fl0eSzMDPV — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 11, 2019 × "I salute the scientists who brought laurels to the country with their hard work. This historical incident in 1998 proves what strong political willpower can do for national security," PM Modi said. PM Modi in Sonbhadra: India always had such ability but govts prior to Vajpayee govt didn't have courage to take such decision. You can achieve this only if your priority is national security. Only then can you have courage to take a decision for nuclear test. https://t.co/RnfJa1P2xw — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 11, 2019 × "India always had such an ability but the governments prior to the Vajpayee government didn't have the courage to take such a decision," he noted. Slamming the opposition, the prime minister said that they were only interested in "asking what is the caste of Modi". "Modi has only one caste - the caste which all the poor of this country belong to. Those who consider themselves poor, I belong to their caste," he added.

Vajpayee govt conducted nuclear tests 20 years ago, other governments never had similar courage: PM Modi 

<p>A Right to Information (RTI) query has revealed that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/vajpayee-government-conducted-nuclear-tests-20-years-back-other-governments-never-had-similar-courage-pm-modi-217767">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> and his council of ministers incurred an expenditure of Rs 393 crore on foreign and domestic travel in the last five fiscal years.</p>

<p>City-based RTI activist Anil Galgali had filed an RTI query with the PMO seeking the total Foreign Travel Expenses (FTE) and Domestic Travel Expenses (DTE) incurred by the prime minister and his council since May 2014.</p>

<p>In December 2018, the Modi government, replying to queries on foreign travel expenses in Rajya Sabha, had said that an expenditure of over Rs 2,021 crore was incurred on chartered flights, maintenance of aircraft and hotline facilities during Modi's visits to foreign countries since June 2014.</p>

<p>The RTI filed by Galgali finds that Rs 263 crore was spent by the PM and his cabinet colleagues on their foreign visits, while Rs 48 crore were spent in their domestic visits.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As far as ministers of state are concerned, the RTI reply states that they incurred expenses of Rs 29 crore on foreign visits and Rs 53 crore on domestic visits.</p>

<p>Replying to his query, Satish Goyal, the senior accounts officer of Pay and Account Office of the Cabinet Affairs, has stated that cumulative expenditure incurred on FTE and DTE by the PM and the ministers from the financial year 2014-15 to 2018-19 was Rs 393.58 crore.</p>

<p>Citing e-lekha reports, Goyal gave separate expenditures of the cabinet ministers, the prime minister and the ministers of state.</p>

<p>According to the RTI reply, cabinet ministers and the prime minister spent Rs 311 crore, while ministers of state spent Rs 82 crores on their foreign and domestic visits.</p>

<p>A major chunk of expenses was incurred in the year 2014-15 when Rs 88 crore was spent on foreign travels by the prime minister and his cabinet colleagues.</p>

<p>Galgali asked why all details were not kept separately and termed it a "lack of transparency".</p>

<p>"This information on travel expenditure does not give the full picture and therefore, it is a lack of transparency. The government should keep all records of each minister and their numbers of trips and their expenses and all this information should be available in public domain."</p>

<p>Replying to Galgali's previous RTI query, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) had said that it does not keep records of the expenses incurred on the domestic visits of the prime minister exclusively.</p>

<p>Praveen Kumar, Under Secretary and the Central Public Information Officer of the PMO, had replied that the MPs' domestic visits are organised by the different public authorities and documentation of the expenses incurred on the PM's domestic visits is not part of the records and information maintained.</p>

<p>Kumar also said that the prime minister's tours related to poll campaigns are not official ones and the PMO does not have to incur any expenditure on them, therefore, the details cannot be provided.</p>

<p>As per PMO website, the expenses on domestic visits of the prime minister are met out of the budget of the Ministry of Defence, while the expenses of his foreign tours are met out of the budget head "Cabinet Ministers Maintenance of PM's aircraft Other charges".</p>

<p>According to the PMO website, Modi has made 49 foreign trips from May 2014 to February 22, 2019. It also lists the expenses incurred on chartered flights on these 49 foreign trips.&nbsp;</p>


A Right to Information (RTI) query has revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his council of ministers incurred an expenditure of Rs 393 crore on foreign and domestic travel in the last five fiscal years.

A Right to Information (RTI) query has revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his council of ministers incurred an expenditure of Rs 393 crore on foreign and domestic travel in the last five fiscal years. City-based RTI activist Anil Galgali had filed an RTI query with the PMO seeking the total Foreign Travel Expenses (FTE) and Domestic Travel Expenses (DTE) incurred by the prime minister and his council since May 2014. In December 2018, the Modi government, replying to queries on foreign travel expenses in Rajya Sabha, had said that an expenditure of over Rs 2,021 crore was incurred on chartered flights, maintenance of aircraft and hotline facilities during Modi's visits to foreign countries since June 2014. The RTI filed by Galgali finds that Rs 263 crore was spent by the PM and his cabinet colleagues on their foreign visits, while Rs 48 crore were spent in their domestic visits. As far as ministers of state are concerned, the RTI reply states that they incurred expenses of Rs 29 crore on foreign visits and Rs 53 crore on domestic visits. Replying to his query, Satish Goyal, the senior accounts officer of Pay and Account Office of the Cabinet Affairs, has stated that cumulative expenditure incurred on FTE and DTE by the PM and the ministers from the financial year 2014-15 to 2018-19 was Rs 393.58 crore. Citing e-lekha reports, Goyal gave separate expenditures of the cabinet ministers, the prime minister and the ministers of state. According to the RTI reply, cabinet ministers and the prime minister spent Rs 311 crore, while ministers of state spent Rs 82 crores on their foreign and domestic visits. A major chunk of expenses was incurred in the year 2014-15 when Rs 88 crore was spent on foreign travels by the prime minister and his cabinet colleagues. Galgali asked why all details were not kept separately and termed it a "lack of transparency". "This information on travel expenditure does not give the full picture and therefore, it is a lack of transparency. The government should keep all records of each minister and their numbers of trips and their expenses and all this information should be available in public domain." Replying to Galgali's previous RTI query, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) had said that it does not keep records of the expenses incurred on the domestic visits of the prime minister exclusively. Praveen Kumar, Under Secretary and the Central Public Information Officer of the PMO, had replied that the MPs' domestic visits are organised by the different public authorities and documentation of the expenses incurred on the PM's domestic visits is not part of the records and information maintained. Kumar also said that the prime minister's tours related to poll campaigns are not official ones and the PMO does not have to incur any expenditure on them, therefore, the details cannot be provided. As per PMO website, the expenses on domestic visits of the prime minister are met out of the budget of the Ministry of Defence, while the expenses of his foreign tours are met out of the budget head "Cabinet Ministers Maintenance of PM's aircraft Other charges". According to the PMO website, Modi has made 49 foreign trips from May 2014 to February 22, 2019. It also lists the expenses incurred on chartered flights on these 49 foreign trips.

PM, council of ministers incurred Rs 393 crore expenditure on foreign, domestic travel in 5 years

Watch Prime Minister Narendra Modi's political interview with WION's Editor-in-Chief of WION, Sudhir Chaudhary.

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<p>Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said that the Aam Aadmi Party will support "whoever will be forming the government at the Centre except for Modi ji and Amit Shah" on the promise that "Delhi will be given statehood".</p>

<p>Last month, the party chief had accused the Congress of unsuccessful alliance talks between the two parties, saying they tried hard but the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/aap-congress-alliance-aap-accuses-congress-of-backtracking-212277">Congress 'backtracked'</a>.</p>

<p>"We tried very hard to forge an alliance with the Congress. We were ready to accept their every demand for Haryana and Punjab, but still, they backtracked. We cannot do anything more, the talks of alliance with Congress are over. We know, this will help BJP, but we simply don't have any choice left," said AAP leader Gopal Rai at a press conference here.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, reacting over the ongoing row involving BJP's Delhi East candidate and AAP's Atishi, Kejriwal said that "this is the mentality of BJP, even today BJP leaders are saying the same things that were written in the pamphlet".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They have filed defamation case against us after defaming us. We are sending defamation notice to Gautam Gambhir today. We will not leave this matter," the Delhi CM told reporters in New Delhi today. &nbsp;</p>

<p>AAP candidate from Delhi East Atishi accused her BJP opponent Gautam Gambhir of circulating pamphlets with derogatory and casteist remarks against her. Gambhir has asserted that if proven guilty, he would request AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal to draft his resignation letter, which he will tender publicly.</p>

<p>Speaking to ANI, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/will-tender-resignation-drafted-by-kejriwal-if-proven-guilty-gautam-gambhir-217400">Gambhir said he would retire from politics the day allegations against him are proven</a>.</p>

<p>"If he has proof, then he must bring it today. My resignation would be written by Arvind Kejriwal and I will sign it publicly," said Gambhir.</p>


Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said that the Aam Aadmi Party will support "whoever will be forming the government at the Centre except for Modi ji and Amit Shah" on the promise that "Delhi will be given statehood".

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said that the Aam Aadmi Party will support "whoever will be forming the government at the Centre except for Modi ji and Amit Shah" on the promise that "Delhi will be given statehood". Last month, the party chief had accused the Congress of unsuccessful alliance talks between the two parties, saying they tried hard but the Congress 'backtracked'. "We tried very hard to forge an alliance with the Congress. We were ready to accept their every demand for Haryana and Punjab, but still, they backtracked. We cannot do anything more, the talks of alliance with Congress are over. We know, this will help BJP, but we simply don't have any choice left," said AAP leader Gopal Rai at a press conference here. Delhi CM: This is the mentality of BJP, even today BJP leaders are saying the same things that were written in the pamphlet. They have filed defamation case against us after defaming us. We are sending defamation notice to Gautam Gambhir today. We will not leave this matter. https://t.co/06bD9SkuZW — ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2019 × Meanwhile, reacting over the ongoing row involving BJP's Delhi East candidate and AAP's Atishi, Kejriwal said that "this is the mentality of BJP, even today BJP leaders are saying the same things that were written in the pamphlet". "They have filed defamation case against us after defaming us. We are sending defamation notice to Gautam Gambhir today. We will not leave this matter," the Delhi CM told reporters in New Delhi today. AAP candidate from Delhi East Atishi accused her BJP opponent Gautam Gambhir of circulating pamphlets with derogatory and casteist remarks against her. Gambhir has asserted that if proven guilty, he would request AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal to draft his resignation letter, which he will tender publicly. Speaking to ANI, Gambhir said he would retire from politics the day allegations against him are proven. "If he has proof, then he must bring it today. My resignation would be written by Arvind Kejriwal and I will sign it publicly," said Gambhir.

Will support whoever forms government, except for Modi ji, on condition of full statehood to Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal 

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took a jibe at West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamta Banerjee for saying she doesn't consider him as the country's prime minister.</p>

<p>"If you don't consider me as a leader, I can understand. But Prime Minister's post is a constitutional post. You consider Pakistan's prime minister as PM, but India's Prime Minister is not PM for you. This is an insult to the Indian constitution," <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/bjp-will-win-lok-sabha-polls-opposition-can-keep-dreaming-pm-modi-to-wion-217331">PM Modi told WION Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary</a>.</p>

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<p>The jibe comes days after Mamata Banerjee said in an election rally that she refused a meeting with Narendra Modi over Cyclone Fani as she does not consider him the country's prime minister.</p>

<p>"I do not consider him the country's prime minister, hence, I did not sit for the meeting. I do not want to be seen with him on the same platform. I will speak to the next prime minister. We can take care of the cyclone damage by ourselves. We do not need the Centre's help ahead of polls," she said in Jhargram on Monday.</p>

<p>At an election rally in West Bengal's Bankura, PM Modi said, "One can easily gauge the level of her anxiety hearing the language she has been using. Now she talks of stones and slaps for me... I am used to abusive language and have inculcated a power to digest all the slangs present in dictionaries around the world. But Didi is now in a frenzied condition. She is even insulting the Constitution of the country."</p>

<p>Modi also accused Banerjee of destroying West Bengal for "the sake of her addiction of power in the state".</p>

<p>"Now, she is further bent on destroying the state out of fear of losing her power. She is not bothered about 'Ma Maati Maanush' but her own benefits, the seat of power and also her relatives, nephew and extortionists," he said.</p>

<p>The Prime Minister also reiterated his earlier accusation that the Trinamool Congress chief neither received nor returned his calls to assess the losses inflicted by Cyclone Fani last week.</p>

<p>The rivalry between BJP and TMC has been the talking point in West Bengal politics with the workers of both party's clashing on several occasions. During his campaign, Modi alleged that the TMC government "made efforts to stop his rally, but failed".</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took a jibe at West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamta Banerjee for saying she doesn't consider him as the country's prime minister.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took a jibe at West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamta Banerjee for saying she doesn't consider him as the country's prime minister. "If you don't consider me as a leader, I can understand. But Prime Minister's post is a constitutional post. You consider Pakistan's prime minister as PM, but India's Prime Minister is not PM for you. This is an insult to the Indian constitution," PM Modi told WION Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary. × The jibe comes days after Mamata Banerjee said in an election rally that she refused a meeting with Narendra Modi over Cyclone Fani as she does not consider him the country's prime minister. "I do not consider him the country's prime minister, hence, I did not sit for the meeting. I do not want to be seen with him on the same platform. I will speak to the next prime minister. We can take care of the cyclone damage by ourselves. We do not need the Centre's help ahead of polls," she said in Jhargram on Monday. At an election rally in West Bengal's Bankura, PM Modi said, "One can easily gauge the level of her anxiety hearing the language she has been using. Now she talks of stones and slaps for me... I am used to abusive language and have inculcated a power to digest all the slangs present in dictionaries around the world. But Didi is now in a frenzied condition. She is even insulting the Constitution of the country." Modi also accused Banerjee of destroying West Bengal for "the sake of her addiction of power in the state". "Now, she is further bent on destroying the state out of fear of losing her power. She is not bothered about 'Ma Maati Maanush' but her own benefits, the seat of power and also her relatives, nephew and extortionists," he said. The Prime Minister also reiterated his earlier accusation that the Trinamool Congress chief neither received nor returned his calls to assess the losses inflicted by Cyclone Fani last week. The rivalry between BJP and TMC has been the talking point in West Bengal politics with the workers of both party's clashing on several occasions. During his campaign, Modi alleged that the TMC government "made efforts to stop his rally, but failed".

Insult to India's Constitution: PM Modi on Mamata Banerjee's 'do not consider him PM' remark

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed concern over the sexual harassment allegations levelled against Chief Justice of India (CJI), Ranjan Gogoi. The PM said he is shocked to see the country's top position being maligned like this.</p>

<p>"I saw the allegations levelled against the Chief Justice of India, and the clean chit given to him by Supreme Court's in-house committee. I am seeing all this in the media because it's a secret report and I have not seen it. But I am shocked to see that even the people sitting in top position can be attacked and maligned like this," <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/bjp-will-win-lok-sabha-polls-opposition-can-keep-dreaming-pm-modi-to-wion-217331">PM Modi told WION Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary</a>.</p>

<p>A woman staffer (an entry-level cleric), who worked at the Supreme Court, accused the CJI of sexually harassing her. An in-house committee was formed to look into the issue and it gave clean chit to CJI Gogoi, who appeared before the panel on May 1.</p>

<p>Sources later said that the complaint was part of a conspiracy to malign the image of the CJI. The woman staffer worked as junior court assistant for around seven weeks and during this period, had no occasion to meet the CJI, said sources. They also said that the woman never said anything about the alleged sexual harassment when she was arrested in connection with taking a bribe in the name of providing employment in the Supreme Court.</p>

<p>The sources further added that the conspiracy was hatched because the CJI's bench handled several high profile cases such as the Rafale case, the Ayodhya case, the case of CBI Director's appointment as also sub-judice cases such as contempt case against Congress president Rahul Gandhi and other constitutional matters which did not go well with certain quarters.</p>

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<p>They also questioned why the complainant is skipping participation in the procedural inquiries repeatedly. "She participated in the proceedings for three days and when she was supposed to answer the queries about an unexplained delay of more than six months, she concocted reasons to walk out," sources said.</p>

<p>The in-house committee led by Justice SA Bobde had on Monday given a clean chit to CJI Gogoi in the sexual harassment case. The committee also comprises Justices Indu Malhotra and Indira Banerjee said it found no substance in the sexual harassment allegations against the CJI.</p>

<p>The Bar Council of India (BCI) had earlier said that there was "something fishy" in the sexual harassment allegations levelled by her against CJI Gogoi. In a statement directed to members of legal fraternity, judges and people of the country, the BCI claimed that there was some very strong support behind the complaint against the CJI.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed concern over the sexual harassment allegations levelled against Chief Justice of India (CJI), Ranjan Gogoi. The PM said he is shocked to see the country's top position being maligned like this.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed concern over the sexual harassment allegations levelled against Chief Justice of India (CJI), Ranjan Gogoi. The PM said he is shocked to see the country's top position being maligned like this. "I saw the allegations levelled against the Chief Justice of India, and the clean chit given to him by Supreme Court's in-house committee. I am seeing all this in the media because it's a secret report and I have not seen it. But I am shocked to see that even the people sitting in top position can be attacked and maligned like this," PM Modi told WION Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary. A woman staffer (an entry-level cleric), who worked at the Supreme Court, accused the CJI of sexually harassing her. An in-house committee was formed to look into the issue and it gave clean chit to CJI Gogoi, who appeared before the panel on May 1. Sources later said that the complaint was part of a conspiracy to malign the image of the CJI. The woman staffer worked as junior court assistant for around seven weeks and during this period, had no occasion to meet the CJI, said sources. They also said that the woman never said anything about the alleged sexual harassment when she was arrested in connection with taking a bribe in the name of providing employment in the Supreme Court. The sources further added that the conspiracy was hatched because the CJI's bench handled several high profile cases such as the Rafale case, the Ayodhya case, the case of CBI Director's appointment as also sub-judice cases such as contempt case against Congress president Rahul Gandhi and other constitutional matters which did not go well with certain quarters. × They also questioned why the complainant is skipping participation in the procedural inquiries repeatedly. "She participated in the proceedings for three days and when she was supposed to answer the queries about an unexplained delay of more than six months, she concocted reasons to walk out," sources said. The in-house committee led by Justice SA Bobde had on Monday given a clean chit to CJI Gogoi in the sexual harassment case. The committee also comprises Justices Indu Malhotra and Indira Banerjee said it found no substance in the sexual harassment allegations against the CJI. The Bar Council of India (BCI) had earlier said that there was "something fishy" in the sexual harassment allegations levelled by her against CJI Gogoi. In a statement directed to members of legal fraternity, judges and people of the country, the BCI claimed that there was some very strong support behind the complaint against the CJI.

Shocked to see CJI's image being maligned: PM Modi to WION

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the BJP will win the 2019 Lok Sabha elections with an even bigger margin than 2014.</p>

<p>"I assure you that the BJP is again going to form the government with an absolute majority. All the NDA constituents will emerge victorious with even bigger margins than 2014 Lok Sabha polls. The new government will be strong, and the work we have done in the last five years will speak for itself," <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/insult-to-indias-constitution-pm-modi-on-mamata-banerjees-do-not-consider-him-pm-remark-217332">PM Modi told WION Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary</a>.</p>

<p>The Prime Minister also dismissed speculation that the BJP and NDA will need partners to form a government after the results are announced on May 23.</p>

<p>"I don't know what our opponents are thinking, they have full right to dream. But I have confidence that the people have decided to give more votes to the BJP. All the NDA constituents will also get more votes," he added.</p>

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<p>The BJP won the Lok Sabha polls in 2014, capturing 283 of the 543 seats. A Narendra Modi wave catapulted the BJP to power after 10 long years in the opposition.</p>

<p>This was only the second time in Independent India that an Opposition party came to power in such a manner, the earlier being the 1977 election that was held after the infamous Emergency era that brought the Janata Party to power.</p>

<p>The BJP came to power in 2014 for the fourth time since it was founded in 1980 after the split in the Janata Party. Its first government in 1996 lasted for merely 13 days and was dubbed 13-day wonder by the Congress.</p>

<p>In 1998, the next government of the BJP via the NDA route lasted 13 months while in 1999 it again came to power leading the NDA in the backdrop of the Kargil conflict with the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee projecting it as a victory over Pakistan. The largest number of 182 seats was won by BJP in this election.</p>

<p>&nbsp;In stark contrast, the fortunes reversed for the Congress in an unprecedented way as it saw the party's kitty dwindle from a record 415 to just 45 seats.</p>

<p>This year, India is witnessing a seven-phased Lok Sabha election which will end on May 19. The results will be declared on May 23.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the BJP will win the 2019 Lok Sabha elections with an even bigger margin than 2014. "I assure you that the BJP is again going to form the government with an absolute majority.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the BJP will win the 2019 Lok Sabha elections with an even bigger margin than 2014. "I assure you that the BJP is again going to form the government with an absolute majority. All the NDA constituents will emerge victorious with even bigger margins than 2014 Lok Sabha polls. The new government will be strong, and the work we have done in the last five years will speak for itself," PM Modi told WION Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary. The Prime Minister also dismissed speculation that the BJP and NDA will need partners to form a government after the results are announced on May 23. "I don't know what our opponents are thinking, they have full right to dream. But I have confidence that the people have decided to give more votes to the BJP. All the NDA constituents will also get more votes," he added. × The BJP won the Lok Sabha polls in 2014, capturing 283 of the 543 seats. A Narendra Modi wave catapulted the BJP to power after 10 long years in the opposition. This was only the second time in Independent India that an Opposition party came to power in such a manner, the earlier being the 1977 election that was held after the infamous Emergency era that brought the Janata Party to power. The BJP came to power in 2014 for the fourth time since it was founded in 1980 after the split in the Janata Party. Its first government in 1996 lasted for merely 13 days and was dubbed 13-day wonder by the Congress. In 1998, the next government of the BJP via the NDA route lasted 13 months while in 1999 it again came to power leading the NDA in the backdrop of the Kargil conflict with the then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee projecting it as a victory over Pakistan. The largest number of 182 seats was won by BJP in this election. In stark contrast, the fortunes reversed for the Congress in an unprecedented way as it saw the party's kitty dwindle from a record 415 to just 45 seats. This year, India is witnessing a seven-phased Lok Sabha election which will end on May 19. The results will be declared on May 23.

BJP will win Lok Sabha polls, opposition can keep dreaming: PM Modi to WION

In this video watch Prime Minister Narendra Modi's political interview with WION's Editor-in-Chief of WION, Sudhir Chaudhary.

WION Exclusive: PM Modi on New World Order

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party is bound to protect India and its citizens.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Answering a series of questions during his interaction with media in Haryana's Rohtak, the prime minister said that action will be taken against "any threat to the nation, be it by people or any system".</p>

<p>PM Modi was reacting to a query if action will be taken against Hafiz Saeed and Dawood Ibrahim like Masood Azahar. The prime minister responded, "Any threat to the nation, be it by people or system, whether it's on the land, sky or in space, BJP is bound to protect India and Indians," he told news agency ANI.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The prime minister sharpened his attack on the Congress and said that the party can't fight elections on issues of development and that is why "they manufacture a lie for which no facts are needed, but BJP is answerable to people and we keep all issues in front of the public".</p>

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<p>"I am saying from Day 1, we gave houses to 1.5 crore poor, electrification of 18,000 villages, Ayushmaan Bharat, MSP, highways etc. I wanted Congress to challenge us but Congress cant debate on these issues as facts are required," the PM stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Modi also slammed the Congress for its leader <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/narendra-modi-hits-out-at-congress-over-pitrodas-remark-on-anti-sikh-riots-217467">Sam Pitroda's reported remark on the anti-Sikh riots</a>, saying it showed the "character and mentality" of the party.</p>

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<p>"It reflects Congress's mentality, they have done this for years. Rajiv Gandhi had said 'when a big tree falls earth shakes'. They even made Kamal Nath in-charge of Punjab, now made him MP CM. So don't take this as an individual's statement," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The prime minister said that this Lok Sabha polls, people will give the result of Congress' arrogance, "people of India will ensure that they slip even further," Modi said adding that it was "Congress's arrogance which got them 44 seats".&nbsp;</p>

<p>The prime minister, in an exclusive interview with WION, on Thursday exuded the confidence of securing a second term, that too with a thumping majority.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I assure you that the BJP is again going to form the government with an absolute majority. All the NDA constituents will emerge victorious with even bigger margins than 2014 Lok Sabha polls. The new government will be strong, and the work we have done in the last five years will speak for itself," <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/bjp-will-win-lok-sabha-polls-opposition-can-keep-dreaming-pm-modi-to-wion-217331">PM Modi told WION Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary</a>.</p>

<p>The Prime Minister also dismissed speculation that the BJP and NDA will need partners to form a government after the results are announced on May 23.</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party is bound to protect India and its citizens. Answering a series of questions during his interaction with media in Haryana's Rohtak, the prime minister said that action will be taken against "any threat to the nation, be it by people or any system".

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party is bound to protect India and its citizens. Answering a series of questions during his interaction with media in Haryana's Rohtak, the prime minister said that action will be taken against "any threat to the nation, be it by people or any system". PM Modi was reacting to a query if action will be taken against Hafiz Saeed and Dawood Ibrahim like Masood Azahar. The prime minister responded, "Any threat to the nation, be it by people or system, whether it's on the land, sky or in space, BJP is bound to protect India and Indians," he told news agency ANI. PM Modi on if action will be taken against Hafiz Saeed & Dawood Ibrahim like Masood Azahar, if BJP comes back to power: Don't take names of individuals, any threat to nation, be it by people or system, whether it's on land, sky or in space, BJP is bound to protect India & Indians pic.twitter.com/Hn166VqO2p — ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2019 × The prime minister sharpened his attack on the Congress and said that the party can't fight elections on issues of development and that is why "they manufacture a lie for which no facts are needed, but BJP is answerable to people and we keep all issues in front of the public". PM Narendra Modi: Congress can't fight elections on issues of development so they manufacture a lie for which no facts are needed, but BJP is answerable to people and we keep all issues in front of public https://t.co/eszZVqxJ1L — ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2019 × "I am saying from Day 1, we gave houses to 1.5 crore poor, electrification of 18,000 villages, Ayushmaan Bharat, MSP, highways etc. I wanted Congress to challenge us but Congress cant debate on these issues as facts are required," the PM stated. Modi also slammed the Congress for its leader Sam Pitroda's reported remark on the anti-Sikh riots, saying it showed the "character and mentality" of the party. #WATCH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks to ANI in Rohtak, Haryana pic.twitter.com/U17jXxWct6 — ANI (@ANI) May 10, 2019 × "It reflects Congress's mentality, they have done this for years. Rajiv Gandhi had said 'when a big tree falls earth shakes'. They even made Kamal Nath in-charge of Punjab, now made him MP CM. So don't take this as an individual's statement," he said. The prime minister said that this Lok Sabha polls, people will give the result of Congress' arrogance, "people of India will ensure that they slip even further," Modi said adding that it was "Congress's arrogance which got them 44 seats". The prime minister, in an exclusive interview with WION, on Thursday exuded the confidence of securing a second term, that too with a thumping majority. "I assure you that the BJP is again going to form the government with an absolute majority. All the NDA constituents will emerge victorious with even bigger margins than 2014 Lok Sabha polls. The new government will be strong, and the work we have done in the last five years will speak for itself," PM Modi told WION Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary. The Prime Minister also dismissed speculation that the BJP and NDA will need partners to form a government after the results are announced on May 23.

Whether on land, sky or in space, will protect Indians against any threat to nation: PM Modi 

PM Modi says former PM Rajiv Gandhi used a naval ship to take his in-laws for a holiday. Watch video to know more.

IEW: PM Modi's fresh attack on Rajiv Gandhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the BJP will win the 2019 Lok Sabha elections with an even bigger margin than 2014.

Insult to India Constitution: PM Modi on Mamata Banerjee's 'do not consider him PM' remark

Shocked to see CJI's image being maligned: PM Modi

<p>In an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/bjp-will-win-lok-sabha-polls-opposition-can-keep-dreaming-pm-modi-to-wion-217331">exclusive interview with WION Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary</a>, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reacted over his recent remark on former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi. He said that he had "given factual information" and nothing else.</p>

<p>The prime minister lashed out at the Congress party and said that "if you want votes in the name of someone's legacy then you must be ready to answer questions as well".</p>

<p>The incidents that happened during a prime minister's tenure, won't those be discussed?" the prime minister enquired adding that "I have not made any allegations on anyone".</p>

<p>"You are answerable and you will have to answer questions... on the Bhopal gas tragedy, on the Bofors defence deal," the PM said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last week, PM Modi had targeted the former prime minister while attacking Congress chief Rahul Gandhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Your father (<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/why-is-rahul-disturbed-if-integrity-of-rajiv-gandhi-government-are-questioned-arun-jaitley-216175">Rajiv Gandhi) was termed Mr Clean</a> by his courtiers, but his life ended as <em>bhrashtachari</em> No 1," Modi had said during a rally in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Responding to PM Modi's comments Rahul Gandhi had tweeted, "Modi Ji, the battle is over. Your Karma awaits you. Projecting your inner beliefs about yourself onto my father won't protect you. All my love and a huge hug".</p>

<p>Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday wondered why Congress president Rahul Gandhi gets disturbed when integrity issues of his late father Rajiv Gandhi-led government are raised and the 'Q' connection in the Bofors gun-deal is questioned.<br />
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In an exclusive interview with WION Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reacted over his recent remark on former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.

In an exclusive interview with WION Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reacted over his recent remark on former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi. He said that he had "given factual information" and nothing else. The prime minister lashed out at the Congress party and said that "if you want votes in the name of someone's legacy then you must be ready to answer questions as well". The incidents that happened during a prime minister's tenure, won't those be discussed?" the prime minister enquired adding that "I have not made any allegations on anyone". "You are answerable and you will have to answer questions... on the Bhopal gas tragedy, on the Bofors defence deal," the PM said. Last week, PM Modi had targeted the former prime minister while attacking Congress chief Rahul Gandhi. "Your father (Rajiv Gandhi) was termed Mr Clean by his courtiers, but his life ended as bhrashtachari No 1," Modi had said during a rally in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday. Responding to PM Modi's comments Rahul Gandhi had tweeted, "Modi Ji, the battle is over. Your Karma awaits you. Projecting your inner beliefs about yourself onto my father won't protect you. All my love and a huge hug". Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday wondered why Congress president Rahul Gandhi gets disturbed when integrity issues of his late father Rajiv Gandhi-led government are raised and the 'Q' connection in the Bofors gun-deal is questioned.

I have not made any allegations on anyone, just stated facts: PM Modi on his remark on Rajiv Gandhi 

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/shocked-to-see-cjis-image-being-maligned-pm-modi-to-wion-217333">In an exclusive interview with WION Editor-in-Chief</a>, Sudhir Chaudhary Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked on a range of issues. He exuded the confidence of securing a second term and said that the "people of the country have decided" that already.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking a dig at the 'united opposition' formed under the garb of the ''Mahagathbandhan,' the prime minister said that he wishes the political opposition was united but in reality, "they all have come together knowing that they all will not be able to withstand this wave."</p>

<p>"Deep within they all want to overtake each other, there is no unity, this is very well understood by the voters of the country," PM Modi said. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The prime minister went on to say that the entire world lauds the democracy of the country, the mega electoral process that comes into play for the election of the country's government every term, "but we just can't get enough of criticising ourselves and picking faults," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This election, or the issues this time, should not be seen on the basis of the TRPs or the rallies and addresses of political leaders, it should only be seen or understood in context to what the voters understand and want," the prime minister said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said that politics should be done on the basis of truth and battles must be fought on a strong foundation. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"There must be fair play in politics," the prime minister said adding that after May 23rd the electronic voting machine (EVM) will pronounce the result, the result which the citizens of the country would decide. "EVM <em>bolega</em>," the PM exclaimed. &nbsp;</p>


In an exclusive interview with WION Editor-in-Chief, Sudhir Chaudhary Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked on a range of issues. He exuded the confidence of securing a second term and said that the "people of the country have decided" that already.

In an exclusive interview with WION Editor-in-Chief, Sudhir Chaudhary Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked on a range of issues. He exuded the confidence of securing a second term and said that the "people of the country have decided" that already. Taking a dig at the 'united opposition' formed under the garb of the ''Mahagathbandhan,' the prime minister said that he wishes the political opposition was united but in reality, "they all have come together knowing that they all will not be able to withstand this wave." "Deep within they all want to overtake each other, there is no unity, this is very well understood by the voters of the country," PM Modi said. The prime minister went on to say that the entire world lauds the democracy of the country, the mega electoral process that comes into play for the election of the country's government every term, "but we just can't get enough of criticising ourselves and picking faults," he added. "This election, or the issues this time, should not be seen on the basis of the TRPs or the rallies and addresses of political leaders, it should only be seen or understood in context to what the voters understand and want," the prime minister said. He said that politics should be done on the basis of truth and battles must be fought on a strong foundation. "There must be fair play in politics," the prime minister said adding that after May 23rd the electronic voting machine (EVM) will pronounce the result, the result which the citizens of the country would decide. "EVM bolega," the PM exclaimed.

There is no unity in 'Mahagathbandhan', they came together knowing there isn't any other way: PM Modi to WION

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed a rally in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh and said that the region experienced terrorism during the UPA government and had become "synonymous with terrorism before 2014, not so any longer".</p>

<p>Lauding his government and its work against terrorism in the past five years, the prime minister asked how is it now that terror activities and bomb blasts occurrences have been brought under control?&nbsp;</p>

<p>"How were bomb blasts brought under control in all cities after 2014? How have terror activities been restricted only to J&amp;K now?" PM Modi said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"It is because our government prioritised national interest. We entered Pakistan and attacked terrorists," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He went on to slam the 'grand alliance' and noted that the 'mahagathbandhan' "can lead only to anarchy and instability".&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/india-will-stop-flow-of-our-share-of-water-to-pakistan-pm-modi-at-kurukshetra-poll-rally-217039">On Wednesday, while addressing a rally in Kurukshetra</a>, Haryana, PM Modi slammed the Congress party for its softer stance against Pakistan in the past and promised with his return to power, India’s share of river water won’t go to Pakistan.</p>

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed a rally in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh and said that the region experienced terrorism during the UPA government and had become "synonymous with terrorism before 2014, not so any longer".

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed a rally in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh and said that the region experienced terrorism during the UPA government and had become "synonymous with terrorism before 2014, not so any longer". Lauding his government and its work against terrorism in the past five years, the prime minister asked how is it now that terror activities and bomb blasts occurrences have been brought under control? "How were bomb blasts brought under control in all cities after 2014? How have terror activities been restricted only to J&K now?" PM Modi said. PM Modi in Azamgarh: How were bomb blasts brought under control in all cities after 2014? How have terror activities been restricted only to J&K now? It is because our govt prioritised national interest. We entered Pakistan and attacked terrorists. pic.twitter.com/ONk4g78iY0 — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 9, 2019 × "It is because our government prioritised national interest. We entered Pakistan and attacked terrorists," he said. He went on to slam the 'grand alliance' and noted that the 'mahagathbandhan' "can lead only to anarchy and instability". On Wednesday, while addressing a rally in Kurukshetra, Haryana, PM Modi slammed the Congress party for its softer stance against Pakistan in the past and promised with his return to power, India’s share of river water won’t go to Pakistan. He said that the previous governments were never considerate to preserve the water of Indian rivers for the advantage of the farmers.

Our government prioritised national interest, we entered Pakistan and attacked terrorists: PM Modi 

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/vote-for-national-security-says-amit-shah-in-a-rally-in-jamshedpur-217037">BJP president Amit Shah</a> Thursday said Narendra Modi should be brought back as prime minister as only he can ensure national security.</p>

<p>Shah also accused the Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party of favouring certain castes and working for them, and stressed contrary to this, the BJP believes in the mantra of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas'.</p>

<p>Wielding the nationalism plank as he addressed multiple election rallies, the BJP chief told people that only Modi is capable of keeping the country safe and teaching terrorists a lesson, as he described Modi as a "man with 56-inch chest".</p>

<p>He also asserted the BJP government, if voted back to power, will scrap Article 370, which gives special powers to Jammu and Kashmir.</p>

<p>The BJP president spelt out the central government's development and welfare projects such as providing free LPG connections, health insurance under Ayushman Bharat, construction of toilets, but it was his emphasis on the national security that drew the loudest response from the crowd.</p>

<p>He also jeered opposition leaders - from "Rahul baba" to "Akhilesh babu" - alleging the Balakot air strikes caused as much deep sorrow in their offices as in Pakistan because they feared their "vote banks" will be upset with the attacks on terrorist camps in the neighbouring country.</p>

<p>"The Modi government has done so much of development work. But if there is one issue for which you have to ensure that Modi returns as prime minister, then it is national security. Only he can ensure the national security," Shah said at Balrampur.</p>

<p>When terrorists from across the border would target Indian soldiers, there would not be any reaction from the then Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh,?he alleged, attacking the opposition.</p>

<p>Targeting the SP-BSP alliance, he said both regional parties are devoted to casteism and family rule and only worked for the development of one caste or another when they ruled Uttar Pradesh separately for over two decades.</p>

<p>Addressing an election meeting in Balrampur in support of party candidate Daddan Mishra, the BJP president said, "The SP and BSP are casteist&nbsp;and dynastic parties. When one party was in power, it favoured a specific caste and worked for it.</p>

<p>"Similarly, when the second (party) was in power, it favoured another caste. The work of the society took a backseat," he said.</p>

<p>But, on the contrary, he said, "The BJP believes in the mantra of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas', and it never asked the caste (of any person) while undertaking developmental work."</p>

<p>They never worked for the development of society, he said, asserting the BJP government under Yogi Adityanath has been working for the progress of all sections of society since it came to power in 2017.</p>

<p>Seeking vote in the prime minister's name, Shah claimed that Modi had not taken leave in 20 years and worked for 18 hours a day.</p>

<p>Taking a dig at rival leaders, he said Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav go on vacation in foreign countries when the weather hots up.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Showering praises on Prime Minister, Shah said, "The Modi-Modi slogan, which can be heard across the country, is not merely an election slogan. This is the blessings of the countrymen on Modiji. The slogan tells that when counting of votes will take place on May 23, Modiji will be the next Prime Minister."</p>

<p>Shah also alleged that during the tenure of the SP, the BSP and the Congress, the poor people could not afford treatment in the absence of money.</p>

<p>"Modiji brought Ayushman Bharat Yojana," he said, claiming that within four months lakhs of people have availed of the benefit of free treatment.</p>

<p>"The poor people have got a right to live," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Referring to the law and order situation in the state, the BJP chief said, "Earlier it was the policemen, who were afraid of criminals. But, after Yogi Adityanath came to power, the criminals have started fearing the police and are requesting the cops to arrest them and not kill them in encounters."</p>

<p>He also accused the past governments of the SP and the BSP of turning a blind eye to land grabbers.</p>

<p>"After the formation of the Yogi Adityanath government, work of protecting the land of the poor has started. We have also put an end to illegal abattoirs in the state," he said.</p>

<p>"The security of the country is of top priority to us. If a bullet (goli) comes to us from Pakistan, our people will retaliate with a shell (golaa)," he said amid applause from the crowd.</p>

<p>Shah also claimed that UP during the Sonia-Manmohan era got Rs 3.30 lakh crore, whereas when Modi became the prime minister, UP got funds amounting to Rs 10.27 lakh crore.</p>

<p>The BJP chief also mentioned that it was the saffron party, which gave 10 per cent reservation to the economically weaker sections without disturbing the quota for the backward people.</p>

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BJP president Amit Shah Thursday said Narendra Modi should be brought back as prime minister as only he can ensure national security. Shah also accused the Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party of favouring certain castes and working for them, and stressed contrary to this, the BJP believes in the mantra of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas'.

BJP president Amit Shah Thursday said Narendra Modi should be brought back as prime minister as only he can ensure national security. Shah also accused the Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party of favouring certain castes and working for them, and stressed contrary to this, the BJP believes in the mantra of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas'. Wielding the nationalism plank as he addressed multiple election rallies, the BJP chief told people that only Modi is capable of keeping the country safe and teaching terrorists a lesson, as he described Modi as a "man with 56-inch chest". He also asserted the BJP government, if voted back to power, will scrap Article 370, which gives special powers to Jammu and Kashmir. The BJP president spelt out the central government's development and welfare projects such as providing free LPG connections, health insurance under Ayushman Bharat, construction of toilets, but it was his emphasis on the national security that drew the loudest response from the crowd. He also jeered opposition leaders - from "Rahul baba" to "Akhilesh babu" - alleging the Balakot air strikes caused as much deep sorrow in their offices as in Pakistan because they feared their "vote banks" will be upset with the attacks on terrorist camps in the neighbouring country. "The Modi government has done so much of development work. But if there is one issue for which you have to ensure that Modi returns as prime minister, then it is national security. Only he can ensure the national security," Shah said at Balrampur. When terrorists from across the border would target Indian soldiers, there would not be any reaction from the then Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh,?he alleged, attacking the opposition. Targeting the SP-BSP alliance, he said both regional parties are devoted to casteism and family rule and only worked for the development of one caste or another when they ruled Uttar Pradesh separately for over two decades. Addressing an election meeting in Balrampur in support of party candidate Daddan Mishra, the BJP president said, "The SP and BSP are casteist and dynastic parties. When one party was in power, it favoured a specific caste and worked for it. "Similarly, when the second (party) was in power, it favoured another caste. The work of the society took a backseat," he said. But, on the contrary, he said, "The BJP believes in the mantra of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas', and it never asked the caste (of any person) while undertaking developmental work." They never worked for the development of society, he said, asserting the BJP government under Yogi Adityanath has been working for the progress of all sections of society since it came to power in 2017. Seeking vote in the prime minister's name, Shah claimed that Modi had not taken leave in 20 years and worked for 18 hours a day. Taking a dig at rival leaders, he said Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav go on vacation in foreign countries when the weather hots up. Showering praises on Prime Minister, Shah said, "The Modi-Modi slogan, which can be heard across the country, is not merely an election slogan. This is the blessings of the countrymen on Modiji. The slogan tells that when counting of votes will take place on May 23, Modiji will be the next Prime Minister." Shah also alleged that during the tenure of the SP, the BSP and the Congress, the poor people could not afford treatment in the absence of money. "Modiji brought Ayushman Bharat Yojana," he said, claiming that within four months lakhs of people have availed of the benefit of free treatment. "The poor people have got a right to live," he said. Referring to the law and order situation in the state, the BJP chief said, "Earlier it was the policemen, who were afraid of criminals. But, after Yogi Adityanath came to power, the criminals have started fearing the police and are requesting the cops to arrest them and not kill them in encounters." He also accused the past governments of the SP and the BSP of turning a blind eye to land grabbers. "After the formation of the Yogi Adityanath government, work of protecting the land of the poor has started. We have also put an end to illegal abattoirs in the state," he said. "The security of the country is of top priority to us. If a bullet (goli) comes to us from Pakistan, our people will retaliate with a shell (golaa)," he said amid applause from the crowd. Shah also claimed that UP during the Sonia-Manmohan era got Rs 3.30 lakh crore, whereas when Modi became the prime minister, UP got funds amounting to Rs 10.27 lakh crore. The BJP chief also mentioned that it was the saffron party, which gave 10 per cent reservation to the economically weaker sections without disturbing the quota for the backward people.

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