Election Results WATCH LIVE: ‘Cong’s Tally in Last 3 Lok Sabha Polls Less Than BJP’s 2024 Tally Alone,’ PM Modi Says

Election Results WATCH LIVE: ‘Cong’s Tally in Last 3 Lok Sabha Polls Less Than BJP’s 2024 Tally Alone,’ PM Modi Says

The Quint

In a fiery speech at the BJP’s national executive meeting in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a dig at the Congress, stating that its tally in the last three Lok Sabha polls combined was less than what the BJP is projected to win in the 2024 elections alone.

“The Congress, which has been in power for decades, has been reduced to such a state that its tally in the last three Lok Sabha polls is less than what we are projected to win in 2024 on our own,” said Modi.

This comes as various opinion polls predict a clear victory for the BJP in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The Times Now-ETG poll, for instance, projects the BJP-led NDA to win 290-308 seats, while the Congress-led UPA is expected to win only 105-125 seats.

Highlights of Modi’s Speech

Modi criticized the Congress for its “family-centric” politics and dynastic rule.
He said that “corruption, nepotism, and vote-bank politics” had destroyed the Congress.
Modi urged BJP workers to reach out to every voter and convey the government’s message of development.
He emphasized the importance of India becoming self-reliant and reducing its dependence on imports.
Modi asked BJP leaders to prepare for the upcoming assembly elections in nine states.

Key Takeaways

PM Modi’s remarks underscore the BJP’s confidence ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
The Congress, once the dominant party in Indian politics, has been facing a steady decline in its fortunes.
Opinion polls suggest that the BJP is likely to retain power in the next general elections.
The BJP is expected to focus on its core agenda of development and self-reliance in the run-up to the polls.