Sharing an infographic on his government’s welfare works, he tweeted, “Today, as we complete nine years in service to the nation, I am filled with humility and gratitude… We will keep working even harder to build a developed India.”
“Over the past nine years, we have strived to uphold the dignity and enhance the livelihoods of India’s poorest. Through numerous initiatives, we have transformed millions of lives. Our mission continues – to uplift every citizen and fulfil their dreams,” Modi said.
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Campaign in-charge Tarun Chugh told reporters that Modi will formally launch the mass connect programme with a rally in Rajasthan’s Ajmer on Wednesday. The drive, which began on Tuesday, will continue till June 30. Chugh said senior party leaders will address 51 rallies across the country.
BJP plans to reach out to 5 lakh eminent families across India
Modi may address more such public meetings, besides Union ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari and BJP chief JP Nadda among others.
BJP national general secretary claimed it will be the biggest such mass connect programme. A total of 500 public meetings will be held at the Lok Sabha-level and party members will connect with over 5 lakh eminent families – around 1,000 in every Lok Sabha constituency – across the country, Chugh said.
The party has divided the 543 Lok Sabha seats into 144 clusters, each having three to four constituencies.
Two senior party leaders, including ministers, will spend eight days in every cluster and hold various public connect programmes with different segments of society, including beneficiaries of government schemes, and present the government’s report card on good governance and welfare of the poor, he said.
With Congress running a campaign claiming that the government’s nine years have been marked by incompetence and failures, Chugh hit back, saying the UPA’s 10-year term was mired in scams and scandals while the Modi government was known for its “zero tolerance” for corruption.
BJP also launched a mobile number (9090902024) for people to show their support to the party by giving a missed call.
One of the campaigns during the period will be ‘Vikas Tirth’ (pilgrimage to development), Chugh said, adding that party workers will visit visible marks of development such as new roads, institutes and other resources built by the central government in every Lok Sabha constituency.
Chugh said the party has identified over 16 lakh members for carrying out the exercise, which will touch every booth.