Prime Minister Narendra Modi has termed ongoing parliamentary elections as a fight between nationalists and dynasty rule.
The Prime Minister while addressing a public rally in Gangavati area of Karnataka’s Koppal district said, if voted back to power he will extend the PM Kisaan Samaan Yojana to all farmers, provide pension to farmers above 60 years of age and open a separate ministry for the development of water resources.
Meanwhile, Congress president Rahul Gandhi has termed Elections as a clash between two conflicting philosophies.
Speaking during an election rally at Salem in Tamil Nadu, he said the Congress stands for cultural diversity whereas the BJP tries to impose unitary culture throughout the nation.
Earlier, campaigning at Krishnagiri, he said demonetization has severely affected the common man. He said that the GST regime that was brought in a hasty manner has crippled the livelihood of thousands as many small scale industries were closed.
As the world’s largest democracy witnesses parliamentary elections on Thursday, a total of 91 parliamentary constituencies in 18 States and two union territories of the country underwent polls. It was the first phase of seven-phased Lok Sabha polls. The last phase of elections will be held on May 19. The counting of votes will be held on May 23.