UP election: Modi attacks SP in Budaun rally, says Lohiaji's followers now supporting Congress
Blaming the Samajwadi Party for deviating from its founding principles in allying with Congress, Modi said, "Lohiaji was against Congress. Those who followed the ideals of Lohia ji have come forward to support Congress."
In Short
- Budaun is among 100 backward districts. What have SP, BSP done for its development: Modi.
- When I took strong steps against corruption, all parties came together against me, he said.
- We have eliminated interview processes for class III and IV jobs, this has reduced corruption.
Addressing a rally in Uttar Pradesh's Badaun on the day of phase 1 voting on 73 seats, Prime Minister lashed out at the ruling Samajwadi Party government, accusing it of sheltering criminals.
Blaming the Samajwadi Party for deviating from its founding principles in allying with Congress, Modi said, "Lohiaji was against Congress. Those who followed the ideals of Lohia ji have come forward to support Congress."
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Along with the Samajwadi Party, the Prime Minister also lashed out at the Bahujan Samaj Party for lack of development in the state. "Budaun is among 100 backward districts. Why could fruits of development not reach this land under SP and BSP."
SP-CONGRESS ALLIANCE OPPORTUNISTIC: MODI
Calling Samajwadi Party's alliance with Congress political opportunism, Modi alleged that Akhilesh, only to seek political benefit, had plunged the future of youth into darkness. He was quoted as saying, "Akhileshji, aapne rajnitik swarth ke liye naujawaanon ke bhavishya pe Aligarh ka taala laga diya hai."
For political gains, UP government played with aspirations of youth in the state: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/Dur8R7qNDe ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) February 11, 2017
Also slamming Opposition parties for attacking him for his demonetisation drive, Modi said, "When I took strong steps against corruption, all parties came together against me. SP, BSP united and spoke in one voice against us. We have eliminated interview processes for class III and IV jobs; this has reduced corruption."