India's fortunes linked with Punjab poll verdict: PM

January 29, 2017 15:30

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing a rally in Punjab's Kotkapura. Highlights of his speech:

* AAP's attack on EC for same day polls in Goa & Punjab is an excuse for defeat; it will lose due to party's antics in Delhi.

* Congress labelled youth of state as terrorists. Few others called them drug addicts. How can that be accepted?

* Any farmer can sell his produce using technology, using his mobile phone.

* Ethanol production plant will be set up soon in Punjab.

* Akali Dal is the only party of and for the farmers.

* Punjab shares its border with Pakistan; For security, the state needs a Govt committed to safety & security in the State.

* I urge people in Punjab to elect a Govt that is committed to welfare of people of the state.

* The country's fortunes are linked with the Punjab poll verdict

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