Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Palghar, Maharashtra
Palghar, Maharashtra:
On the last day of campaigning for Maharashtra Assembly Elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Palghar in the state. Following are the highlights of his speech:
After taking oath as PM I had talked to Pakistan PM on the issue of fishermen being imprisoned. This was the first thing I talked about.
I told Pakistan PM that you not only imprison the fishermen but also take their boats. First time in 10 years, Pakistan released over 50 boats.
Those asking for our answers never remembered the poor, the fishermen. We took care of them.
This is a new district and it needs lot of support. Elect a BJP government with a full majority and it will become among the best districts.
The people, all of you are my high command. I will give answers to you for everything we have done.
For years Congress never made a Ministry for the development of tribal communities. It was Atalji's government that did that.
Those who ask me for hisaab, never worried about poor parents or poor daughters or poor fishermen. we cared about these people.
In 60 years what did the Congress do? Did they ever give you 'hisaab'? Why do they ask me for it then?
I was not born in the house of a PM or a CM. I was brought up amongst you so I will answer to you.
You are seeing on TV how these terrorists are beheading people. They are using it to scare the world.
But with your blessings we ensured that our daughters of Kerala who were there returned home safely. Nothing happened to them.
I dream that everyone has a home that has electricity, water, toilets, a school nearby, a hospital nearby.