Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed an election rally in Kandhamal, Odisha. During this, the PM said that today I am fortunate that after coming to Kandhamal, I have received such a blessing, which I cannot forget throughout my life. He said that this blessing is a true example of what kind of change is taking place in the entire country.
Referring to Pokhran nuclear test, PM Modi said, '26 years ago, Atal Bihari Vajpayee's government had conducted nuclear test in Pokhran. And we showed how a patriotic government works for the national interest, for the security of the country and to give hope and expectation to the people of the country.
Mani Shankar Aiyar's statement targeted Congress
On Mani Shankar Aiyar's statement, PM Modi targeted Congress without naming him and said, 'There was a day when India had shown its potential to the world. On the other hand, Congress often tries to scare its own country, 'Be careful, Pakistan has a nuclear bomb.' PM Modi further said that today the condition of Pakistan is such that now the situation has come to sell bombs but no buyer is being found for it.
PM Modi said, 'Because of this weak attitude of Congress, the people of Jammu and Kashmir have been facing terror for 60 years. How many terrorist attacks has the country faced? The country cannot forget that instead of teaching terrorists a lesson, these people used to hold meetings with terrorist organizations. After 26/11 Mumbai attacks, these people did not have the courage to take action against the supporters of terrorism. And why? Because Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party felt that if we took action, our vote bank would get angry.
PM Modi made this appeal to the people
Appealing to the people, PM Modi said that your vote is important to achieve developed Odisha for developed India. He said that your one vote can bring a double engine government here. Press the lotus button and let our candidate win!