In his whirlwind tour of Karnataka, BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Tuesday apart from speaking about the BJP's specific policies comedown heavily on Congress and its vice-president Rahul Gandhi. He asked the people to defeat the Congress which has looted the country. Modi spoke local issues and national issues to attack the Congress. Modi blasted Congress president Sonia Gandhi and questioned her claims on MNREGA.
In Koppal he said, "Madam Soniaji says we have eradicated poverty from villages. How did it happenIJ. (She says) We have brought NREGA (National Rural Employment Guarantee Act)...Congress kaa jeb bharata hain uska naam hain Narega (It fills the pockets of Congress and its name is NREGA)."
BJP leader in his elections rallies blasted Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi on their claims. He ridiculed Rahul Gandhi who talks about RTI. Modi said, "Has RTI given you something for your stomach to eatIJ The black money which has been stashed away, has it come backIJ In the 2G scam, where have crores of rupees been gobbled up - has that booty come backIJ.
Addressing rallies in Karnataka, Modi tore into the claims of UPA. He said, "Corruption and loot seems to be in the DNA of Congress. Generations may change, leader will change but Congress intention is unchanged".