"Karnataka Assembly Elections 2013- Shri Narendra Modi addresses massive rally in Belgaum"
"Large number of people from various age groups, sections of society attend Shri Modi's rally in Belgaum"
"Shri Modi congratulates BJP Government on improving infrastructure in Karnataka"
"Under whose regime was India in the dark? For 2 days North India was in darkness. Operations in hospitals stopped, trains stopped: Shri Modi questions Prime Minister Dr. Singh"
"Congress is not bothered by well being of nation. They misuse CBI. They use Government agencies to target opponents: Shri Modi"
"Is the nation secure with such a Government? Were the fishermen of Kerala safe, were the people of Ladakh safe? Was Sarabjit safe? Shri Modi"
"BJP Government has given great respect to Belgaum: Shri Modi"
"Political untouchability has become the Congress’ nature: Shri Modi"
"Sonia ji came to Belgaum and said all kinds of things. Is price rise an issue or not? Yet she did not say anything about it: Shri Modi"

Shri Modi campaigns in Belgaum. On May 2nd, 2013, Shri Modi addressed a grand rally in Belgaum before the Assembly elections in Karnataka this week. At the outset, Shri Modi recalled Belgaum greats like Rani Chinamma and Sangoli Rayann. Shri Modi recalled his earlier visits to Belgaum and the poor quality of infrastructure at that time. He praised the BJP government for improving the infrastructure in Karnataka.

Below are quotes from Shri Modi’s speech:

Shri Modi congratulates BJP Government on improving infrastructure in Karnataka.

Neither Bangalore nor Belgaum are new for me. 1991-1992, I was part of Yatra led by Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi. At that time, because the condition of roads was poor, where we had to reach at 8 PM we reached at 2 AM.

Today I congratulate BJP Government for the great work in road infrastructure. I congratulate leadership of Jagdish ji.

Last time I came to Belgaum, people talked about water problems. Some tehsils were such that many tankers were needed. BJP Government, in a scientific manner, has taken steps to end the water crisis.

There is water and farmers are also being explained about drip irrigation. Earlier, it was believed where sugar cane cultivation happens, micro irrigation cannot happen. Gujarat proved it otherwise. And I am proud that here in Belgaum too farmers associated with sugar cane are using micro irrigation

Under whose regime was India in the dark? For 2 days North India was in darkness. Operations in hospitals stopped, trains stopped: Shri Modi questions Prime Minister Dr. Singh

PM came to Karnataka. You are fortunate that at least he spoke. In Delhi he does not speak. PM cannot even speak in Delhi. So it is very good in Karnataka at least he said something. And he has to speak what is written.

But how did he talk about power situation? Due to whom was the nation reeling under electricity crisis? It is the current Central Government.

[PM’s] priority was to build big airports, serve big people. These were his priorities that’s why he never thought about electricity! Under who was India in the dark? For 2 days North India was in darkness. Operations in hospitals stopped, trains stopped.

Who was responsible for this? You have not been able to give answer. That time's power minister, the person responsible for the crisis was promoted. He who failed in power you gave him the gun! What thought process is this?

What is the reason you are not bringing black money back to the nation. Today the reason for the power crisis is that the UPA government doesn’t have a policy. The Centre brought out a Solar Policy after Gujarat, the central government’s policy was more liberal and yet BJP ruled states provide 90% Solar energy production. I congratulate Jagdish ji. He did not leave Karnataka at the mercy of Delhi. He created solar energy network in Karnataka.

Congress is not bothered by well being of nation. They misuse CBI. They use Government agencies to target opponents. They have time to attack BJP. But has no time to take on Pak or China

 

Congress is not bothered on well being of nation. They misuse CBI. They use Government agencies to target opponents.

Congress has destroyed the nation from within for their political ambitions. No institution is left which Congress has not misused. The Government shows efficiency when it comes to misusing CBI and other constitutional bodies. Such are the ditches that you have created that you will get trapped and fall in them one day.

Support is taken at threat of CBI and if someone withdraws like DMK did, there were CBI raids in hours in Chennai. A few days back they were caught in SC. Now it is question of who will resign

Mr. Golden Spoon, let me remind you of what your own father said...that to at a time when from the Parliament to the Panchayat the Congress dominated the nation's politics. He said out of every rupee, only 15p reaches the people. Which was the hand that took the 85p?

Is the nation secure with such a Government? Were the fishermen of Kerala safe, were the people of Ladakh safe? Was Sarabjit safe?

Is the nation secure with such a Government? Were the fishermen of Kerala safe, were the people of Ladakh safe? Was Sarabjit safe?

What Pakistan did was extra judicial killing. They have killed him. Once Government of India came to know Sarabjit’s life is in danger, world consensus on issue should have been created, pressure on Pakistan should have been put.After making Sarabjit family reach Pakistan you thought your work is over.

A Kerala Minister came to meet me. His fault was he said Namaste to me. A Minister from an Indian state meets a CM from another state and the Congress CM sought answer from him. But the same Congress Government serves Pakistan's PM Chicken Biryani. And that too after Pakistan beheads two of our soldiers.

What did not happen for 40 years, the BJP Government has done in 5 years. BJP Government has given great respect to Belgaum.

They have such a big Government in Delhi but is Delhi safe? Are women safe there? Is it free from corruption? There are so many sins in Delhi, can you allow them to enter Karnataka? Bring Congress here and the same thing that is happening to Delhi and the Nation will happen in Karnataka.

Does anyone burn a house irrespective of what the problem may be at home? Then do not let Karnataka get ruined. We have the courage to go among the people that whatever mistake we made, we are willing to rectify it.

Can any Congressman say even this much? Instead, the thief is pointing at the police! Their arrogance is sky high. What did not happen for 40 years, the BJP Government has done in 5 years. BJP Government has given great respect to Belgaum. Jagdish ji got Assembly session here to Belgaum.

Political untouchability has become the Congress’ nature.

Their writ does not run with Pakistan, Maldives, Italy, China but they train guns on BJP Governments. All those who came for Vibrant Gujarat Summit, the Congress Government sent IT notices to them. Political untouchability is their nature.

Where the Lotus blooms that is where Lakshmi ji resides

We have spent 5 years washing sins of previous Congress Governments. We have to move towards Samrudha and Sukhi Karnataka. I urge you to make BJP victorious

Till Congress is there, the nation can never be one: On 5th vote for the Lotus and remove the dark clouds that may hover around Karnataka. Where the Lotus blooms, that is where Lakshmi ji resides.

Sonia ji came to Belgaum and said all kinds of things. Is price rise an issue or not? Yet she did not say anything about it.

Sonia ji came to Belgaum and said all kinds of things. Is price rise an issue or not? Yet she did not say anything about it.

Soniaji said that in 100 days we will bring down prices. Today country is asking for answers. We do not need RTI its open that prices are rising! Did Sonia ji talk about the fact that poor are not able to light stove, that the poor are happy did she apologize?

Soniaji, you, yourself a Mother. Poor are being troubled but you are not moved. At least you could have said few words.

Biggest contribution to Gujarat's development is by the people of Gujarat.

Biggest contribution to Gujarat's development is by the people of Gujarat. Credit goes to people. They did one thing- kept Congress away for 20 years.

A large number of people from all sections attended the rally in huge numbers. State BJP President Shri Prahlad Joshi and other Karnataka BJP leaders were present during the rally. Shri Modi greeted the crowd in Kannada and Marathi which thrilled the audience.

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At the invitation of the President of France, H.E. Mr. Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will be undertaking an official visit to France from 13 - 14 June 2026 (Nice), and 16 – 19 June, 2026 (Evian and Paris), as also to Slovakia from 14 – 16 June, 2026. In the first leg of the visit, Prime Minister will visit Nice for a bilateral meeting with President Macron on 14 June. Both leaders will review the full spectrum of the India-France bilateral relationship, which was elevated to the level of a Special Global Strategic Partnership earlier this year. In Nice, both leaders will also jointly inaugurate the 'Bharat Innovates' event, which will bring together top innovation startups and Venture Capital funds from India, France, and other countries. Being held during the India-France Year of Innovation, this signature event reinforces the vibrant innovation partnership that exists between the two countries.

On the second leg of his visit, at the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic, H.E. Mr. Robert Fico, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will pay a State Visit to the Slovak Republic from 14 – 16 June 2026. This will be the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Slovakia since its independence in 1993. The visit follows Hon’ble Rashtrapatiji’s State Visit to Slovakia in April 2025 and Slovak President H.E. Mr. Peter Pellegrini’s visit to India for the AI Impact Summit in February 2026. Prime Minister will hold talks with Prime Minister Fico, and explore new avenues of cooperation. Prime Minister will also meet President Pellegrini. The visit will reaffirm India's commitment towards strengthening its bilateral relationship with Slovakia in various sectors, including trade, investment, and automobile and railway manufacturing.

On the third leg of the visit, Prime Minister will participate in the G7 Summit in Evian, France, on 16 - 17 June 2026. During the Summit, he will exchange views with G7 leaders, and those from invited partner countries and International Organizations, participating in the summit sessions on - Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity; Reviving Balanced, Shared and Sustainable Economic Growth for all; and Ensuring a Safe, Rapid and Efficient Rollout of AI. On the sidelines of the summit, Prime Minister will also hold bilateral meetings with several world leaders.

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