Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday slammed the Opposition parties and said they did not want the Parliament to run as they were afraid to face the debate on corruption.
Prime Minister Modi also attacked the Samajwadi Party government of Uttar Pradesh and said that people are tired of 'goondaism' of Akhilesh Yadav government in the state.
"Over the past few days, I am experiencing, not just a wave but a storm of change in Uttar Pradesh," PM Modi said while addressing BJP's Parivartan rally in Kanpur on Monday.
Highlights of PM Narendra' Modi's speech at Kanpur -
# It is the responsibility of political parties to set an example on non-corrupt practices. Especially about donations to pol parties.
# An atmosphere should be created to have national, state elections together.
# Due to continuous election mode, much time is wasted which can b used in development activities. I appeal EC to start dialogue on this.
# When there were Rs 1000 notes, nobody considered Rs 100 notes. Now is the time of people who have Rs 100 notes
# UP gave many Prime Ministers to the nation, but still there are 1500-1600 villages where electricity had not reached.
# Now only 20-22 villages are left, if the state govt does not hinder, we will achieve complete rural electrification soon.
# Not being accountable, corruption and doing as they please - these have been ways the Congress has been functioning.
# While slamming Congress in Kanpur Modi makes a reference of Sitaram Kesri days.
# Government wants to scrap black money, they (opposition) want to shut Parliament.
# For the first time, we saw people shouting slogans in order to save those who are corrupt. Govt is keen to uproot corruption.
# This is the first time people raised slogans against the corrupt in Parliament.
# It is the responsibility of political parties to set an example on non-corrupt practices. Especially about donations to political parties.
# Due to continues election mode, much time is wasted which can b used in development activities. I appeal to the Election Commission to start dialogue on this.
# What is our agenda - end corruption and black money. What's Opposition's agenda - to disrupt Parliament & have no debate at all.
# An atmosphere should be created to have national, state elections together.
# BJP welcomes steps taken by the Election Commission to curb black money.
# Our agenda is to stop corruption, Opposition's agenda is to stop Parliament.
# Parliament was disrupted earlier too, but this time some people were raising slogans to save the corrupt.
# Corruption and black money adversely affected the poor and the middle class.
# Why were they running away from the issues we wanted to discuss, the issues of making India free from corruption and black money.
# You have elected a government that is fully dedicated to the welfare of the poor, the marginalised, the Dalit communities.
# The contribution of UP in giving a stable government is noteworthy.
# Our government is dedicated to the poor and underprivileged.
# People of Uttar Pradesh are tired of 'goondaism'.
# Over the past few days, I am experiencing, not just a wave but a storm of change in Uttar Pradesh.
# I have got an opportunity to travel across Uttar Pradesh and I am seeing the strong desire for 'Parivartan' in the state.
# Wherever I have gone in UP in the last few days, I have observed a change. People of UP are ready for a change.
# Many initiatives have been taken by the government to empower the youth especially in Uttar Pradesh.
# Before coming here I witnessed an exhibition on skill development. Our youth can take India to new heights of progress.
# Many initiatives have been taken by the government to empower the youth of UP.
# Youths if given the right kind of exposure & facilities can contribute a lot in the growth of nation.
# Our youngsters have the skill to ensure that poverty becomes history in India.