From Nashik, PM Modi Launches BJP's Campaign For Maharashtra Polls

From Nashik, PM Modi Launches BJP’s Campaign For Maharashtra Polls

Blaming the Congress for the plight of Kashmiris for decades, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for "hugging each Kashmiri and creating a "new paradise" in the valley. Launching the BJP's poll campaign for the next month’s Maharashtra Assembly elections, PM Modi said a lot of efforts are being made from across the border to foment violence in Jammu and Kashmir. "We have to create a new paradise (in Kashmir)... hug each Kashmiri," he said.

From Nashik, PM Modi Launches BJP’s Campaign For Maharashtra Polls

The decision to revoke provisions under Article 370 was a decision for the unity of India, PM Modi said. "A lot of efforts are being taken from across the border to spread unrest and disbelief and foment violence in Jammu and Kashmir," he said.

From Nashik, PM Modi Launches BJP’s Campaign For Maharashtra Polls

Addressing the concluding rally of the 'Mahajanadesh Yatra' undertaken by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Modi also appeared taking potshots at ally Shiv Sena over its remarks on Ram temple issue. He did not name the Sena or any of its leaders, but his terming those speaking on a sub-judice matter 'loudmouths' led to speculation that his barb was aimed at the BJP’s junior alliance partner.

From Nashik, PM Modi Launches BJP’s Campaign For Maharashtra Polls

Modi said the Supreme Court is hearing the Ram Mandir case and asked "some loudmouths” to refrain from making statements on the issue. "I am amazed at the 'bayan bahadurs and badbole' (loudmouths) on the Ram Mandir issue. Every one in the country respects the Supreme Court. The apex court is hearing the case. I want to tell these people with folded hands to have faith in the judicial system," Modi said at the rally.

From Nashik, PM Modi Launches BJP’s Campaign For Maharashtra Polls

In the BJP-led regime, not only have the requirements of our forces been met but bulletproof jackets made in India are now being exported to 100 countries, Modi said. "Today, we are manufacturing our own bulletproof jackets and these jackets made in India are now being exported to over 100 countries," he said.