Haryana polls: Congress wants to crush patriotism, end reservation, says PM Modi in Palwal

PM Modi at an election rally in Haryana's Palwal.

Addressing a rally in Haryana's Palwal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday attacked the opposition Congress by terming them as the “biggest anti-Dalit party” and alleged it has vowed to end reservation and Haryana will serve as their perfect test state if voted to power.

“The Congress has planned to end reservation… Haryana is their test state. But, no one can end reservation till Modi and BJP is there… They abuse me and (Haryana Chief Minister) Saini ji day and night…” he said at the public gathering at Palwal in the poll-bound state.

Lashing out at the grand old party over a range of issues, including caste politics, corruption and reservation, he alleged that Congress is making attempts to break the unity of the country by propagating divisions on lines of caste and religion. He blamed the Congress party for keeping the citizens bereft of basic amenities.

"I have observed the grassroots politics of Haryana for a long time as an ordinary worker. Recently, I had the opportunity to visit various regions of Haryana for election campaigns and to meet the public. Today, this is my final rally of the election. You all have made this last rally even more special," PM Modi said at the rally.

Appealing to Haryana residents to re-elect the BJP with a vast majority, the Prime Minister said: "Haryana has a track record that whichever government is in power at the Centre, the same government is formed in Haryana also."

PM Modi cited the example of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan and said that Congress tried to woo the electorate with its fake promises in those states but was given a befitting reply by the people. He added the party would meet the same fate in Haryana.

Speaking about infighting within the Congress party, he said that their disputes are being watched by people including the Dalit community.

"The Dalit community has decided that they will not be fooled by father-son and party's dynastic politics and will vote based on merit and for the one who works for their causes," he said, amid loud applause from the audience.