'Vote to make Karnataka number 1 state': PM Modi writes open letter to voters ahead of polling day

A day ahead of the Karnatakaelections, Prime Minister Narendra Modipenned a letter to the people of the southern state making one last appeal to voters to elect the ‘double engine’ BJP to make Karnataka the ‘number one’ state in India. For the unversed, polling to elect 224 members of the Karnataka assembly will take place on May 10. The results of the Karnataka Assembly election will be declared three days later, i.e, on May 13.

 

 

"You have always showered me with love and affection. It feels like a divine blessing to me. In our 'Azaadi ka Amrit Kaal', we Indians have aimed to make our beloved country a developed nation. Karnataka is keen to lead the movement to realise its vision", PM Modi said in his letter to people of Karnataka.

 

"India is the fifth-largest economy. Our next aim is to reach the top three. This is possible only when Karnataka rapidly grows to become a $1 trillion economy."

 

 

Furthermore, the Prime Minister underlined his party's commitment to Karnataka and its people. "During the COVID-19 pandemic, Karnataka received over ₹ 90,000 crore annually as foreign investment under the BJP government. It was just around ₹ 30,000 crore under the previous government," the PM wrote.

 

"We want to make Karnataka No.1 in investment, industry and innovation and No.1 in education, employment and entrepreneurship."

 

The PM also promised that the BJP government will continue to work to create next-gen urban infrastructure in Karnataka, modernise transport, raise the quality of life in rural and urban areas, and create opportunities for women and youth. "The dream of every citizen of Karnataka is my dream," the PM asserted.