Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (JD/MS)
Udupi, May 8: “The double engine government is ruling in Karnataka right now. The same will come to power again. I have come to campaign in favour of the BJP candidates. I have held several meetings in Mangaluru and Udupi. In Mangaluru, there are many people of Maharashtra origin. I have met 14 to 15 Maharashtra Mandals in Bengaluru. Many people of Maharashtra origin are living here in the coastal region. The BJP has favourable position in Karnataka,” said Eknath Shinde, chief minister (CM) of Maharashtra.
Speaking at the press conference in Udupi on Monday May 8, Shinde said, “The road show of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has influenced lacs of people. The complete picture is changed. This is not the election of Karnataka alone but that of the country as a whole. The financial situation of the country has risen from 11th spot to fifth. The economic situation of many countries of the world has gone for a toss. But the economy of India is strong and people are saying it with pride.
“The presidentship of G20 is given to Modi which is proud moment for India. When the union and state governments are led by the same party, it is beneficial for the people.
“PM Modi does not answer any criticism. The Congress does not address him rightly,” he said.
“Bajrang Dal is a patriotic organization. How it is possible to ban such an organization?” he asked.
Mahesh Takur, Meenakshi Shinde, Ratnakar, Uday Kumar, Raghavendra Kini and Shivakumar Ambalpady were present.