BJP's National Convention in Delhi, Modi attacks opposition

Thousands of workers and leaders of the BJP have reached national capital to attend the party two-day National Executive Council meet. The main agenda of the convention is social justice and farmer outreach.

Saima Siddiqui
Published on: 12 Jan 2019 8:11 AM GMT
BJPs National Convention in Delhi, Modi attacks opposition
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BJP holds National Convention in Delhi for mega Lok Sabha elections

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leaving no stone unturned to win mega Lok Sabha elections of 2019, by holding a National Convention at Delhi's Ramlila ground, today, themed around 'Ab ki baar phir Modi sarkar'.

Thousands of workers and leaders of the BJP have reached national capital to attend the party two-day National Executive Council meet. The main agenda of the convention is social justice and farmer outreach.

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On the first day of the meet BJP chief Amit Shah, on Friday called it a battle for 2019.

While the Day 2 will witness the concluding speech, laying down the agenda for the 2019 general elections, delivered by PM Modi.

Highlights of the Day-2

Modi begins his Speech:

-Modi starts to deliver his speech by saying that BJP will carry forward Atal's ideology and heritage. He also said that his government is in 16 states.

-"If Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel were the PM of the country, India would've been a progressed country. "

-He said previous government spent all its precious time in scams.

-"The Country has faith in BJP goverment."

-"With BJP, India is on the path of progress."

-Modi boosts its spotless image of his 5-years tenure.

-"Our government has created a positive environment in the country."

-"First time that govt with majority has not been accused of corruption."

-"Chowkidaar will not stop no matter what Congress does."

-"Gathbandhan wants dependent government, not a strong one."

-"Congress trying to impede justice in Ayodhya dispute."

-Modi after giving one hour oration, concluded his speech by saying he always had believe in Judiciary.

Party Chief Amit Shah said:

-Amit Shah said that the upcoming Lok Sabha polls is an election for national security, development and pride.

-He also said that the Modi government has been working towards freeing India from the Congress' three contributions to India: nepotism, classicism, and appeasement.

Union finance minister Arun Jaitley said:

-Jaitley said that the next five months are "strictly election months. In every article we read, every news we watch, we should keep in mind how to win and bring PM Narendra Modi back to power."

-Speaking on Rafale deal, he said that the PMr has saved thousands of crores of rupees, and is working to bring back all the money that the Congress blew up, which should have gone to the poor.

-He further stated that "The Bharatiya Janata Party government has not done a single act that allows our workers to tilt their heads."

-Taking names of many political personalities he said that all the political parties will raise swords after the 2019 polls.

UP CM Yogi's Speech:

-Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, "Within one and half years, the UP government has given houses to 18 lakh poor people, irrespective of their caste or religion, under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). Under the previous government of the Samajwadi Party (SP), only 63,000 houses were built in five years of its rule."

-He also said that BSP-SP Mahagathbandhan is set to fail.

-Speaking about rumors of a united Opposition ahead of the Lok Sabha polls; Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath said that parties who have had no relation in the past are now coming together against the BJP to deter the progress that the party has made against terror and other problems in India.

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-He also listed the BJP government's achievements in Uttar Pradesh. "Within 1.5 years, the UP government has built houses for 18 lakh poor individuals irrespective of their caste or religion, under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana."

-He added that meanwhile, in the five years of the previous SP government, only 63,000 houses were built.

-No terror attacks in India after BJP took charge in 2014

-Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while speaking at the summit, said: "We have not had one major terrorist attack in this country after 2014. This government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ensured one thing — that there shall not be an opportunity for terrorists to disturb peace."

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Saima Siddiqui

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