As Samajwadi Party's power drama ensues in UP, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the other hand, addressed a 'Parivartan Maharally' in Bundelkhand's Mahoba region. He stressed on breaking the cycle of electing SP-BSP governments if the people wish to see the state as "Uttam Pradesh" in the next 10 years.
"The power keeps shifting, and in this game, this land never reached its potential. You have faced enough," Modi told the crowd, adding that they need to escape the "SP-BSP trap".
Taking a dig at the ongoing tussle within the SP, he stressed on the BJP's aim to "save" the state.
Attacking the SP and the BSP, which have been in power in the state alternatively, Modi said the parties target each other publicly but were friends behind the curtains.
“The BSP is attacking the SP for corruption but when the BSP was in power, did they act against the SP, did they send their people to jail, did the BSP do any welfare work? No. Same is for the SP. They will never act against each other," Modi said.
On Economic Progress
The Prime Minister stated that though funds were allocated for various projects in Bundelkhand, no work has been done so far. He also spoke of the “injustice” which the farmers of the region face due to no water supply.
Batting for Women’s Rights
On the issue of triple talaq, Modi said that it should not be politicised and that women's right is a development issue. He stressed on taking proper measures to give equal rights to women as well and that his government has told the Supreme Court that inequality cannot be allowed in the name of religion.
Modi also urged the people to send their good wishes to the Army and security forces personnel on Diwali saying such messages will boost their morale.
Addressing a rally in Mahoba, Modi said, “I call upon the people to boost the morale of our soldiers – the Army, Naval forces, Air Force and all security forces – by sending them good wishes on Diwali.”
(With inputs from ANI and IANS)
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