Modi took a dig at the Opposition saying that INDIA bloc's target is to «earn commission» if it comes to power, while the NDA is «on a mission».
The INDIA bloc is contesting these elections with just one aim — to stop the BJP from winning more than 370 seats, Modi said. INDIA bloc is now seen as synonymous with instability and uncertainty; people no longer take it seriously, he said.
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During his speech, Modi said, «During its rule, the Congress' focus was on earning commissions. The INDI alliance too aims to earn commission after coming to power but the NDA and Modi sarkar is on a mission.»
Modi took a jibe at the Samajwadi Party for «changing candidates every hour». He then ridiculed the Congress for not being able to «even find candidates to field.»
The Congress party is unsure even about its strongholds as it can't find candidates to field in seats that are seen as its bastions, he added.
Modi further said that the Congress party's election manifesto, which was released on April 5, has a Muslim League imprint. Part of the manifesto is dominated by leftists, he added.
Modi also touched upon the Opposition's talk of «fighting against shakti», which he termed as a misfortune for the country. «Worshipping shakti is a part of our natural spiritual journey. But, the people of the INDI alliance say their fight is against shakti,» Modi said.
It may be noted that eight parliamentary constituencies in Uttar Pradesh will go to the polls during the first phase — on