PM Modi Raises Election Pitch in Uttarakhand, attacked Congress-led govt

New Delhi: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked the Congress-led government in Uttarakhand. He exhorted people to teach the Congress a lesson and vote for the BJP. With two days to go before the poll campaign ends in Uttarakhand, electioneering is reaching its zenith today. Mr Modi and Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi are in Uttarakhand to seek votes for their respective parties. Mr Modi held two election rallies in Uttarakhand- at Srinagar and Pithoragarh-in the last leg of the election campaign.

At his rally in Srinagar, the Prime Minister launched a sharp attack on the Harish Rawat-led government, and promised to take the state to newer heights over the next five years. Confident of a BJP victory in the state, the Prime Minister said the current government will be relegated to the past on March 12- - a day after the Assembly election results in the five states will be announced. The election in Uttarakhand will be held in a single phase on February 17.

HERE ARE SOME UPDATES FROM MR MODI’s SPEECHES:

Surprised that a few speak about Harda tax. But why are development projects stalled? This has badly hit progress of state

We have increased funds being allotted to the armed personnel. This has benefited them and their families immensely. I will not rest till I finish the work I have undertaken; won’t let the goons rest either.

Mr Modi addresses gathering in Pithoragarh: Those have been looting the nation for last 70 years, will have to pay back.

Vote for BJP, break all records at polling booths

Uttarakhand has now turned 16, and now needs special care for the next five years

Congress should be taught a lesson this time. In five years, we will take Uttarakhand to greater heights

1.8 crore households now have a gas connection. I promise we will ensure every household in Uttarakhand has a gas connection

Demonetisation is not a result of politics, it is a fight for the poor

For 70-years these powerful people looted the nation, they think what can this chai wala do? They are very powerful people.

People who sat in power plundered the nation, be it bureaucrats, politicians or even police officers

They have made dev bhoomi a loot bhoomi. They were caught on camera indulging in corrupt practices.

We calculated the cost of One Rank, One Pension and it came to Rs 12,500 crore. Of this, more than Rs 6,000 crore has been disbursed.

Congress has humiliated defence personnel; they demanded the proof for surgical strikes. For One Rank, One Pension, they allocated just Rs 500 crore. Paryatan, paryavaran, powdha

If you combine these forces, it will stop migration from the state.

Every plant here has medicinal qualities. The world is moving towards holistic healthcare. Every plant in the Himalayas can drive the economy of the state.

Like Bhutan, Uttarakhand too can gain from eco-tourism.

We are seeking your mandate for growth and development.

ou need vision to encourage Bollywood to come to Uttarakhand for shooting.

Spiritual tourism needs to be given a boost. Uttarakhand can also be a hot spot for adventure touri been allocated for this. India Today