‘Vote for bright future’: PM Modi's call a day before Karnataka polls

NEW DELHI: Making a last-minute pitch to the voters of Karnataka, PM Narendra Modi identified himself with the aspirations of the people of the state as he appealed to them to support the BJP in the voting on Wednesday to realise their goal of making the state the pre-eminent one in the country.
In a video message a day ahead of polls, the PM also said the BJP is aiming for an absolute majority and urged people to support the "double engine" government to make Karnataka a one trillion dollar economy state by turning it into number one in investments, industries, education and employment.
“Dream of every citizen of Karnataka is my dream. Your resolve is my resolve. When we come together and set our minds to a goal, no force in the world can stop us,” Modi said in the video, which he shared on his social media platforms.
The video message marked the culmination of a vigorous effort by Modi to help BJP beat the nearly four-decade-old pattern of the incumbent being voted out: an undertaking that has inspired hopes among saffronists of a precedent-defying performance. Seeking the blessings of the people in the mission of making Karnataka the number one state in the country, Modi said, “My appeal is for the bright future of Karnataka. It is for the bright future of your family, especially the younger generations.”
Stating that the people have always showered him with love and affection, he said it felt like a divine blessing. “Ee baariya nirdhara, bahumatada BJP sarkara’ (This time’s decision, majority BJP government) — this call of the people of Karnataka is still echoing in my ears,” he said. “In our ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Kaal’, we Indians have aimed to make our beloved country a developed nation, and Karnataka is keen to lead the movement to realise this vision,” he added.
Modi said despite the Covid pandemic, Karnataka had received over Rs 99,000 crore annually as foreign investment under the BJP government. It was just around Rs 30,000 crore under the previous government, he said. “This shows the BJP’s commitment to Karnataka’s progress and to a bright future for the youth,” he added.
The PM said the government was working to empower farmers with a ‘Beej Se Bazaar Tak’ vision.