NEW DELHI: With just days left for Haryana polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday sought to enthuse the BJP cadre saying that the party would get a third term in the state as people realise that its two previous ones marked a break from the corruption which had become the hallmark of the Congresss decade.
“The youth of the state are getting employment without ‘kharchi’ or ‘parchi’, this has happened for the first time in Haryana.Therefore, the people of Haryana are with us, their blessings are with us, and victory is certain,” the Prime Minister said in a virtual “Mera Booth Sabse Majboot” event. Suggesting that national interest should be paramount, the PM explained the attitude workers should have while working on the ground, as he said, “I shall not let BJP’s flag go down, I will work hard, I will motivate voters to vote, I will build a strong voters’ base from my booth.”
The pep talk is seen as significant from the point of view of the party brass’s task to convince the cadre they should not succumb to the perception about Congress heading for a comfortable victory in the state. BJP has learned from the mistake it made in Delhi Municipal Corporation polls when it allowed itself to be persuaded by the dominant view of AAP scoring a landslide. In the event, it turned out to be a close finish and left the party regretting that it did not even try to put up a fight.
PM Modi once again hit out at Congress, which, he said, spends most of its time infighting. “Every child in Haryana is aware of it,” said the Prime Minister as he asserted that people have decided to give one more chance to BJP to serve the state. He said, “The entire basis of those fighting against us in the polls is lies. They repeatedly tell lies, their talks have no head or tail and they vitiate the atmosphere.”
“Some are saying the Congress is becoming weak each day. During the past 10 years, the Congress has failed as an opposition too,” he said.
Citing Congress’ “misgovernance” in Himachal Pradesh and delays in paying salaries and pensions, the PM said, “Congress exists only for the welfare of their own families. Congress is not concerned about anyone else’s children. To get votes, Congress in Himachal Pradesh made promises that they would make golden roofs for every house and then after forming the govt, they gave up. Today, the Congress govt in Himachal is unable to pay the govt employees, is unable to do any development work, is unable to make govt recruitments. Schools, roads, electricity, water, hospitals, everything is at a standstill.”
He outlined key strategies to ensure success in upcoming polls focusing on voter outreach, digital engagement, and community-driven initiatives. He stressed the importance of engaging with youth and encouraged workers to tap into their enthusiasm.