May 8th 2024.
The Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, confidently stated at a rally in Bhawanipatna that poverty would soon become a thing of the past in India, within the next 10-15 years. He declared this as "Modi ki guarantee", referring to the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in tackling poverty.
Addressing the BJP's "Vijay Sankalp" rally in Kalahandi, Singh noted that previous leaders like Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Manmohan Singh had also promised to eradicate poverty, but had failed to do so. However, under Modi's leadership, progress has been made in this area, with 25 crore people being lifted out of poverty in just nine years, according to a report by Niti Aayog.
Singh emphasized that this was not just a claim made by the BJP, but a fact supported by evidence. The Defence Minister also highlighted the government's plans to provide every family in India with a permanent home, clean drinking water, and a cooking gas connection in the next five years.
Talking about the transformation in Kalahandi, Singh mentioned how the district used to be known for poverty, hunger, and starvation deaths, with NGOs even calling it a site for "poverty tourism". However, with the Modi government's efforts, the situation has drastically improved.
Singh also commended the BJP's Lok Sabha candidate for Kalahandi, Malavika Devi, for her eloquence and urged the people to vote for the party symbol, the lotus, in order to bring attention to the issues of the region at the national level.
Referring to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's statement on public expenditure, Singh criticized the previous governments for the lack of proper utilization of funds meant for the poor. He praised the current government's initiatives such as the Jan Dhan accounts and direct bank transfers, which have eliminated corruption and ensured that the funds reach the intended beneficiaries.
Appealing to the people of Odisha to elect a BJP government, Singh promised that the state would immediately implement the Ayushman Bharat health scheme, which provides coverage for individuals over the age of 70, regardless of their caste, creed, or religion.
Singh also highlighted the success of the Modi government in curbing terrorism, stating that it has almost been eradicated due to strong and timely actions taken against terrorists. He assured that any remaining cases of terrorism would also be eliminated under Modi's leadership.
The Defence Minister reminded the audience of the BJP's track record of fulfilling promises, such as abolishing Article 370, banning triple talaq, and the construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. He urged the people to vote for BJP candidates in both the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, which are being held simultaneously in Odisha.
In conclusion, Singh confidently stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, poverty will be eradicated, terrorism will be eliminated, and India will continue to progress towards becoming a developed nation.
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