LS Polls highlights: 'TMC snatched rights of OBCs to facilitate...,' PM Modi in Bengal
The last phase of Lok Sabha Elections will be held on June 1 (Saturday).
As the Lok Sabha elections enters its final phase, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is confident of his party returning to power at the Centre and forming a government in Odisha, where assembly elections are being held simultaneously.
In an interview with ANI, the Prime Minister spoke about the decision of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to not ally with the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) led by Naveen Patnaik despite sharing a good relationship with Odisha Chief Minister. PM Modi said that he was willing to sacrifice his relationship for the welfare of Odisha.
On being asked about his relations with CM Patnaik, PM Modi told ANI that in politics, relations between leaders should be good.
"We have good relations with the leaders of all the political parties of India and in a democracy we do not have enmity. Now the question is whether I should maintain my relations or worry about the fate of Odisha. I chose to devote myself to the bright future of Odisha and if I have to sacrifice my relations for that, I will sacrifice them and after the elections, I will convince everyone that I have no enmity with anyone," he said.
The Prime Minister also emphasised that after the elections, he will convince everyone that he harbours no enmity with anyone.
Targeting the Naveen Patnaik-led BJP government in Odisha, PM Modi said that a group has taken over the entire Odisha system.
Patnaik, who has been in power as the chief minister since 2000, is seeking a record sixth term in simultaneous state elections.
"There has been no progress in Odisha for the past 25 years. The biggest concern is that a toli (group) has taken over the entire Odisha system. It seems the whole system has been taken hostage. It is very natural that if Odisha comes out of it, then it will flourish," PM Modi added.
"It is a question of the authenticity of Odisha. Odisha has so many natural resources. It is sad to see the poor people of such a prosperous state. Odisha is in the prosperous states of India. It is such a natural property but it is also in the list of states with many poor people. The government is responsible for this. That is why the people of Odisha should get their rights. Odisha should get its identity," he added.
PM Modi further emphasised that on June 10, a BJP Chief Minister will take oath in Odisha.
"Odisha's fate is about to change. The government is changing. I have said that the expiry date of the current government of Odisha is June 4. And on June 10, BJP's Chief Minister will take oath in Odisha," the Prime Minister said.
Responding to a question about his party's performance in West Bengal in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, PM Modi said that the eastern state will be the best performing one in the whole of India.
"In Bengal elections, TMC party is fighting for existence. You must have seen it in the last assembly elections, we had three seats. The people of Bengal took us from three to 80. We got a lot of support in the Lok Sabha in the last elections. This time, in the whole of India, the best-performing state will be West Bengal. The Bharatiya Janata Party will get the most success there," he said.
In 2019, BJP made strong inroads into TMC's hold in West Bengal, by winning 18 seats and being a close second to TMC, which won 22 seats.
The Prime Minister also mentioned that the elections in West Bengal are one-sided with the public supporting the BJP, which is creating panic in the Trinamool Congress government.
"There are constant murders and attacks. The BJP workers are being locked in jails before the elections. Despite all these atrocities, the public is coming out in large numbers to vote," PM Modi added.
Prime Minister Modi said that his one-point agenda if elected again would be to ensure that the country achieves the goal of Viksit Bharat.
-ANI
Here are the live updates:
Live Blog
The last phase of Lok Sabha Elections will be held on June 1 (Saturday).
The live blog is closed now, thank you for joining us.
PM Modi holds a roadshow in Kolkata, West Bengal
Delhi CM and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal holds a roadshow in Zirakpur, Punjab
63.37% overall voter turnout recorded in phase 6, says EC
PM Modi to meditate at Vivekananda's landmark in Tamil Nadu after poll campaign ends on May 30
BJP's '400 paar' claim 'bakwas', won't cross 200 seats: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge
TMC snatched rights of OBCs to facilitate its appeasement politics, 'vote jihad': PM Modi in Bengal
INDIA bloc will end 50 pc cap on reservation: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in UP's Bansgaon
'Should I take care of my relationship or worry about future of Odisha? PM Modi on not allying with Patnaik
As the Lok Sabha elections enters its final phase, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is confident of his party returning to power at the Centre and forming a government in Odisha, where assembly elections are being held simultaneously.
In an interview with ANI, the Prime Minister spoke about the decision of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to not ally with the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) led by Naveen Patnaik despite sharing a good relationship with Odisha Chief Minister. PM Modi said that he was willing to sacrifice his relationship for the welfare of Odisha.
On being asked about his relations with CM Patnaik, PM Modi told ANI that in politics, relations between leaders should be good.
"We have good relations with the leaders of all the political parties of India and in a democracy we do not have enmity. Now the question is whether I should maintain my relations or worry about the fate of Odisha. I chose to devote myself to the bright future of Odisha and if I have to sacrifice my relations for that, I will sacrifice them and after the elections, I will convince everyone that I have no enmity with anyone," he said.
The Prime Minister also emphasised that after the elections, he will convince everyone that he harbours no enmity with anyone.
-ANI
Delhi CM seeks urgent listing of plea in SC for extension of interim bail on medical grounds
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday sought urgent listing in the Supreme Court of his plea seeking extension of his interim bail by seven days for undergoing certain medical tests.
A vacation bench comprising Justices JK Maheshwari and KV Viswanathan took note of the submissions of senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for the chief minister, and said the decision on the listing of the interim plea can be taken by the “Honourable CJI” because the judgement has been reserved in the main matter.
The bench asked Singhvi why the plea of Kejriwal was not mentioned for urgent listing last week when Justice Dipankar Datta, one of the judges of the main bench headed by Justice Sanjiv Khanna which had granted the interim bail to the chief minister, was sitting on the vacation bench.
-PTI
On his relations with Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says "We have good relations with the leaders of all the political parties of India and in a democracy we do not have enmity. Now the question is whether I should maintain my relations or worry about the fate of Odisha. I chose to devote myself to the bright future of Odisha and if I have to sacrifice my relations for that, I will sacrifice them and after the elections, I will convince everyone that I have no enmity with anyone..."
PM Modi to campaign in Jharkhand, Bengal today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will campaign in Jharkhand and West Bengal on Tuesday for the seventh and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections.
The Prime Minister will hold a public meeting in Jharkhand's Dumka at 12:15 p.m., followed by another two in West Bengal's Barasat at 2:30 p.m. and Jadavpur at 4:00 p.m.
Prime Minister Modi is also scheduled to offer floral tributes at the statue of Subhas Chandra Bose in Kolkata Uttar at 5:55 p.m. and then begin a roadshow. After the roadshow, he will offer floral tributes at the statue of Swami Vivekananda at 7:00 p.m.
-IANS
BJP candidate from Balasore Lok Sabha seat Pratap Chandra Sarangi says, "People's support is unimaginable and our excitement also increases...The people of Odisha have changed their minds this time. BJP government will be formed in Odisha this time..."