Haryana Assembly Election 2019 Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lashed out at the Congress party for not supporting the Article 370 decision taken in the interest of the nation. PM Modi said removal of Article 370 was his real tribute to the brave jawans who have made the supreme sacrifice while protecting the country. Speaking at an election rally in Hisar, PM Modi hailed the contributions of jawans from Haryana in safeguarding the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir. He said the Congress has already accepted defeat in the Haryana assembly elections.
“It was clear in their talks in the video that they were saying that it would be enough if they win 10-15 seats. These are their words and made just before the elections. Those who have already accepted their defeat and gave up the ground can’t do anything for Haryana,” PM Modi said referring to a purported video which went viral a few days ago. The video showed Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Ghulam Nabi Azad and Ahmed Patel standing outside Parliament building and apparently discussing Congress’ prospects in the state elections.
Earlier, addressing an election rally in Sonipat, PM Modi referred to abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status to say Congress leaders have chemistry with Pakistani leader and therefore they are speaking in a language that is helping the neighbouring side globally. “When we talk of Swacch Bharat or surgical strike then Congress gets stomach ache, and if by chance anyone says Balakot then Congress starts jumping with pain. Pakistan uses them to strengthen their case globally, what sort of chemistry is this?” he said. The Prime Minister also said that corruption was rampant in sports during Congress’ rule. Referring the number of athletes Sonipat has produced, he said, “This region has made India proud in every field, be it fighting in the wrestling ring or fighting against terrorism. Sonipat means Kisan,Jawan aur Pehelwan.” He added that in Congress’s misrule jawans, farmers and athletes were not safe because “Congress indulged in corruption in agriculture and did scams in sport”.
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When BJP government in Haryana was taking decisive steps for development of state, what was opposition doing? They couldn't fight with us, so they were busy fighting among themselves. They destabilised their parties for self-interest, can they give stability to Haryana? PM Modi says in Hisar
The government, PM Modi said, took the Article 370 decision in national interest. He asked the opposititon parties to criticise him as much as they can but "at least give respect to Maa Bharati". He was addressing an election rally in Gohana which falls in Sonipat district, considered as a stronghold of former CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at the Congress on the issue of Article 370, saying parties like it can neither understand sentiments of people nor respect sacrifices made by brave jawans. Referring to abrogation of Article 370, he asked the crowd in Sonipat, "You know what happened on August 5?, what no one could have imagined. On August 5, India's Constitution in entirety became applicable in Jammu and Kashmir."
The Prime Minister also expressed confidence that the BJP will get more support in Haryana than the Lok Sabha elections. "I am sure that the BJP will win in the elections, but I want you all to support the BJP more than you gave in the Lok Sabha elections," he said.
PM Mosi asked the people to vote on Monday (October 21). He said that since October 21 is Monday, people will get two leaves -- Sunday (October 20) and Monday (October 21), the day polling will take place. He urged the public to remain present at their local booth and ensure huge turnout.
PM Narendra Modi also praised Manohar Lal Khattar government for law and order situation in the state. He said that the Khattar government in the last five years has taken several steps for the safety and security of women.
PM Narendra Modi said that right platforms are now being provided to players according to their talent. He said that since 2014, the government has taken several steps in the field of sports.
PM Modi said that corruption was rampant during Congress rule. He said that even in sports, there was corruption. "But it all changed after 2014," he said.
PM Modi also talked about Kashmir issue and Article 370. He slammed the opposition leaders. He specifically said that the Congress leaders' statements have helped Pakistan.
PM Modi lashed out at the Congress party for opposing decisions that are in the interest of the nation. He alleged that the grand old party has a chemistry with Pakistan.
Addressing an election rally in Sonipat, PM Narendra Modi said that the region has made India proud in every field. "Be it fighting in the wrestling ring or fighting against terrorism. Sonipat means Kisan,Jawan aur Pehelwan," he said.
The Jannayak Janta Party on Thursday released its poll manifesto for the October 21 Haryana Assembly polls, promising to reserve 75 per cent of jobs for the local youth and waive loans taken by farmers from the cooperative banks. The 10-month-old JJP, which is independently fighting the assembly polls this time, also tried to woo other sections of society, including Dalits, with 160 promises made in its manifesto. But its focus remained the youth, which constitute a sizeable chunk of nearly 1.83 crore voters of the state. The JJP was floated by former Hisar MP Dushyant Chautala in December last year after a vertical split in the Indian National Lok Dal (NLD), following a feud in the Chautala clan.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday accused the Congress of internationalising the Kashmir issue and not speaking up when terrorists violated human rights there. Addressing a poll rally in Bawani Khera, Rajnath asked, “I want to ask Congress leaders where are the human rights violations taking place. Human rights violations were taking place when terrorist activities were occurring (in Kashmir). Why didn't you speak at that time?”
Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda said October 21 assembly polls are a direct fight between the Congress and the BJP as both the JJP and the INLD have become "irrelevant". Asked about the BJP's claims of getting 75 plus seats in the 90-member assembly, Hooda said, "Hawa palat chuki hai (the wind has changed direction)."
The northern state of Haryana will go to polls ina single phase on October 21 and the results will be declared on October 24. The Haryana Legislative Assembly has 90 seats. The tenure of 90-member Haryana Legislative Assembly expires on November 2.
As many as 5,249 complaints related to the violation of Model Code of Conduct (MCC) have been received in Haryana after the poll dates were announced last month. All the complaints received until Wednesday have been redressed within the prescribed time, Haryana Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Agarwal said in an official statement. The complaints received through the 'cVIGIL' app.
Congress' former Haryana unit president Ashok Tanwar has announced his support for Dushyant Chautala-led Jannayak Janta Party. He had resigned from the party after he was removed from the post and denied any role in the distribution of tickets.
In a last minute change, the Congress party has decided that former Congress president Rahul Gandhi will address an election rally in Mahendergarh. Earlier, Sonia was slated to address the public meeting at Mahendergarh.
Former CM and senior Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda has criticised Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar for his remarks against Congress chief Sonia Gandhi recently, saying a person sitting in a position of responsibility should make responsible comments. "Anyone making irresponsible statements should be condemned", he said, in reference to Khattar using the Hindi proverb "khoda pahad nikli chuhiya" while mocking the Congress' efforts to find Rahul Gandhi's replacement.
Strongly countering the BJP's nationalism pitch in the Haryana Assembly poll campaign, former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda asserted that it was the Congress which secured Independence and it was under its rule that Pakistan split into two.
Liquor outlets in Noida and Greater Noida, which are close to Haryana border, will remain shut from October 19 to 21 in view of the assembly elections in the neighbouring state. The twin-cities are part of Gautam Buddh Nagar district in eastern Uttar Pradesh, which shares a border with Haryana.
The Congress party has alleged that while the economy is going down, both at the Centre and in Haryana, the crime rate has been going up. "There is a direct link between unemployment and crime. Incidents of loot, kidnapping, dacoity, rape and molestation are the order of the day in Haryana under the BJP rule," Congress leader Supriya Shrinate said.
According to the BJP, PM Narendra Modi will address three election rallies on Friday in both Haryana and Maharashtra. Full schedule below:
Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on Thursday slammed the Manohar Lal Khattar-led BJP government in Haryana for the "high" unemployment in the state. Hitting out at the Khattar government over unemployment, she said, "At 28.5 per cent, Haryana has the highest unemployment rate in the country."
Campaigning for the assembly elections in Haryana has entered the last phase as only two days have been left for it. The campaigning for the polls will end on Saturday evening.
A man was arrested after Rs 1.30 crore cash was allegedly recovered from his car here, police said, days ahead of the Haryana assembly polls. According to the police, it was the biggest seizure of cash after the model code of conduct came into effect. Divesh, a resident of Delhi, was travelling in a Maruti Swift car when it was intercepted on MG road. He was arrested after cash worth Rs 1.30 crore was found inside the vehicle.
PM Narendra Modi will address two election rallies in Haryana on Haryana. The first rally will be held in Hisar and the second in Gohana. The BJP has set a target to win more than 75 seats in the state this time.
Congress president Sonia Gandhi will address an election rally in Haryana's Mahendergarh on Friday. This will be her first rally after becoming interim party chief. The public meeting will be held at government college sports complex in Mahendragarh.