Balasore (Odisha), April 11 (IANS) BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi Friday accused the Congress of remembering the country's poor only during the time of elections.
Addressing a political rally in this district headquarters town, about 200 km from state capital Bhubaneswar, the Gujarat chief minister said, "For some people poverty is like tourism."
"The way people visit Taj Mahal, Badrinath, Kedarnath, same way some people go to the hamlets to see poverty. They do not go alone, they go with media. They even eat the meal of the poor so that it can make a good photo," he said.
"When elections come, the Congress party starts talking about the poor. It's nothing but a way to win elections," Modi said.
He said the Bharatiya Janata Party has a track record of service.
Modi said: "We believe in Daridra Narayan (the god in the form of the poor). For us, the poor are a manifestation of the Almighty."
Mentioning the high turnout Thursday's round of election witnessed, Modi said it indicated that the Congress will not be able to open an account.
Citing the high voting in Odisha, Modi said the state also is going to create a history.
"I have seen the winds of change here and I can tell you this government is not going to last," he said.
"For those who are sitting here for the last 15 years and those who are sitting at Delhi for the last 10 years, this election is a farewell election," Modi said.
"You elected a government that neither understands your language and pain," he said, taking a dig at Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik for his inability to learn Odia.
Modi said Odisha has a rich cultural heritage and it is blessed with abundant natural wealth, but the leaders in the state could not manage what god has given.
"They ruined things for people," Modi said. "The government in Delhi steals coal and jobs," he added.
"Does your chief minister meet you and talk to you?" he asked the people.
Rinku Singh Post-match interaction: India won the first T20 against Afghanistan by 6 wickets with
With Modi preoccupied with Obama, his lookalike campaigns in Delhi
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) His striking resemblance to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, augmented by
Birmingham City University to develop e-F1 car with Indian varsities
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Birmingham City University is all set to ink tieups with three universi
US Capitol Riot: Two years of US Capitol violence, Biden said- 'American democracy was attacked'
Two years have passed since the attack on the US Parliament. Regarding the Capitol Hill violence
UP Government unveils Development Agenda for 2015-16
Lucknow, Feb 11 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Wednesday unveiled the 'development agenda'
Kolkata school children to get glimpse of Japan
Kolkata, Feb 10 (IANS) The Japanese consulate here will display audio-visuals of the nation's t
Bhuvneshwar Kumar created history in the GT vs RCB match, equaling Dwayne Bravo's IPL record
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) suffered their first defeat of IPL 2025. They lost the match by
Pakistan is hosting the Champions Trophy 2025, but Team India has already refused to go to Pakist
Till some time ago, spinners were considered a guarantee of success on Indian pitches, but the su
Modi, Obama to share Thoughts on 'Mann ki Baat'
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama will share
