PM Modi assures unparalleled momentum to growth of Greater Bengaluru region

BENGALURU: As thousands were lined up across the roads of Bengaluru to witness the 36-km long roadshow of Prime Minister Narendra Modi covering 18 assembly constituencies of the city, Modi on Saturday pledged an unparalleled momentum to the growth of the city along with making Karnataka number one state in the country. “In a short while, I will be commencing the roadshow across parts of Bengaluru to interact with people of the city. The bond between Bengaluru and BJP is an old and strong one. This city has supported our party since the early days and we have made numerous efforts for its growth,” the prime minister tweeted just before taking off one of the longest roadshows by him.

As NEET-UG 2023 exam is set to be conducted on May 7 (Sunday), the Karnataka BJP has made some changes in Modi's two-day roadshow in Bengaluru, ahead of the state Assembly polls, by scheduling a longer event on May 6 and a shorter event on May 7. On Sunday, Modi will cover the remaining assembly segments of the 32 in the Greater Bengaluru region.

The prime minister said that the BJP was seeking the blessings of the people of Bengaluru based on its track record as well as a promise to build further on the gains achieved so far. “It is our endeavour to make Karnataka the Number 1 state and also add unparalleled momentum to Bengaluru’s growth trajectory,” he added. Modi said that be it healthcare, housing and sanitation, there have been significant gains in Bengaluru, which has led to improved living standards for several people.

“A vital aspect of ‘Ease of Living’ is proper transport infrastructure. Our Government has delivered on futuristic projects which for improved connectivity and greater prosperity,” the prime minister said. He further said that in line with the sentiments of the people, we will continue to devote topmost priority to better roads, more effective traffic management systems, effective drainage systems and building top quality infrastructure. “Be it technology or transportation, we shall work on pioneering solutions that are in line with people’s expectations and those which reaffirm Bengaluru’s position as a global hub for tech and innovation,” the prime minister assured.

He said that his Party’s ideology revolves around development, development and more development. “We are sensitive to social justice needs and we have a concrete vision for the future,” Modi said, highlighting achievements of the government in the past four years.

BJP is trying to double its tally from the Bengaluru region, which holds key to its bid to fetch full majority in the state assembly. In the 2018 assembly elections, the BJP won 11 of the 32 seats in Greater Bengaluru. In Congress won 15 seats and the JD(S) won four seats. This time, the BJP's target is to win 20 of the 32 seats. Of the 32 seats in Bengaluru, 28 are urban and four are rural seats.

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