Cong shields terror backers, says PM Modi during Karnataka poll rally

PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday attacked the opposition Congress during an election rally in Karnataka's Moodabidri and alleged it shields “terror backers”.

Updated on: May 3, 2023, 13:15:21 IST

By Yamini C S

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a packed schedule this week as he is busy touring parts of Karnataka ahead of the crucial May 10 assembly election in the state. He was in Dakshina Kannada district on Wednesday morning in the Moodabidri area when he attacked the opposition Congress party and alleged it shields “terror backers”.

PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday during an election rally in Karnataka's Moodabidri.

“Congress aligns with the 'Anti-nationals' and takes help from Anti-India forces for the polls. They take back cases on the ‘Anti-nationals’ and shield terror backers,” he said. "If there is instability in Karnataka, your fortune will also remain unstable. Congress is the enemy of peace and development in Karnataka. Congress protects the masterminds of terror and promotes appeasement," he added.

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"Those who are going to vote for the first time in their life are going to decide the future of Karnataka. My sons and daughters who are going to vote for the first time, if you want to make your career, do the work of your mind, then it will not be possible with the Congress," PM Modi said.

“BJP's resolve is to make Karnataka number one in the country, to strengthen the modern infrastructure in Karnataka, to make Karnataka a manufacturing super power. This is our road map whereas the Congress wants your vote because it wants to reverse the schemes of the BJP and the work done for the development of the people here,” he claimed.

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“Congress wants to make Karnataka the number one ATM for its 'Shahi Parivar' (royal family) sitting in Delhi, whereas BJP wants Karnataka to become number one in industrial and agri development, fisheries and port,” he further stated.

The PM also addressed a public meeting in Mulki, where he said, “The whole nation respects the country's defence forces, but Congress insults and abuses our military and soldiers. Congress's entire politics is based on 'divide and rule' policy.”

Karnataka is due to vote next Wednesday and the counting of votes will take place on May 13.

(With ANI inputs)

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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