After securing decisive victories in the Assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence that the "hat-trick today guarantees a hat-trick at the Centre in 2024."
Addressing enthusiastic party supporters at the BJP headquarters alongside top party leaders, Modi hailed the results as an affirmation of the public's support for his initiatives promoting self-reliance and good governance.
Emphasizing the widespread backing for the government's anti-corruption efforts, Modi took a dig at the Congress-led INDIA bloc, stating, "Few dynasts on a stage can get a good picture, but can't earn the confidence of the people. Today’s results are challenge for those who oppose development."
In a piece of advice directed at the Congress and its allies, the Prime Minister urged them to refrain from engaging in politics contrary to national interests and cautioned against divisive tactics. He warned against negative forces that might attempt to unite against the Centre's development agenda, urging people to remain vigilant.
"Negative forces working against India will now work hard to come together and look for opportunity, but people should be wary of them. No one should come between the Centre's development agenda and the people, else the masses will remove them," Modi said.
Modi underscored the distinction between self-serving politics and politics aligned with national interests, asserting that the mandate reflected zero tolerance for corruption, appeasement, and 'parivaarvad' (dynastic politics). He credited the BJP as the sole force capable of combating these issues.
Highlighting the significance of Sunday's mandate, Modi declared, "Today the country knows that only the BJP is capable of ending these three evils." He pointed out the massive public support for the BJP government's anti-corruption initiatives, issuing a clear warning to parties and leaders aligned with corrupt practices.
The Prime Minister celebrated the triumph of the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative, underscoring the victory of the preference for the deprived and the development of states contributing to the nation's progress.
Expressing gratitude to voters, Modi hailed the victories as historical and unprecedented, declaring, "The idea of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' has won today." He acknowledged the pivotal roles of women, youth, farmers, and marginalized families in the nation's progress.
Promising to fulfill all campaign promises, Modi assured, "All the promises made by us will be 100 per cent fulfilled, and this is Modi's guarantee." He expressed confidence in preventing the Congress from coming to power in Rajasthan, attributing it to the trust he placed in the state's people.
Before Modi's address, BJP President J.P. Nadda praised the Prime Minister's leadership, stating, "The results reflect that there is only 'Modi guarantee.' 'Modi hai toh mumkin hai' (If Modi is there, it is possible)."
