PM Modi breaks down as he recalls ‘Ramesh of Salem’ at poll rally

Prime Minister Modi addressed a rally in Salem, Tamil Nadu, on Tuesday.

Salem:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday became emotional as he remembered the memory of Bharatiya Janata Party state general secretary “Auditor” V Ramesh, who was allegedly murdered in Salem, Tamil Nadu, in 2013 Hacked to death.

Addressing a public rally in Salem, the Prime Minister said Ramesh was working day and night for the party.

“I was in Salem today and I remember Auditor Ramesh… Ajie Salem That’s not my Ramesh. Ramesh works day and night for the party. He is a dedicated leader of our party. He was a great speaker and a very hardworking man. I salute him,” PM Modi said.

In 2013, 54-year-old BJP state general secretary ‘Auditor’ V Ramesh was hacked to death by an unidentified gang at his home in Maravaneri area of ​​Salem town.

The Prime Minister also remembered former Tamil Nadu BJP chief Lakshmanan and said his role in the anti-Emergency movement was unforgettable.

“Lakshmanan Ji’s role in the anti-Emergency movement and participation in socio-cultural activities will always be remembered. His contribution to the expansion of the BJP in the state is unforgettable. He added that he is still Many schools were founded in the state.”

KN Lakshmanan passed away in June 2020 at his residence in Sevvaipettai, Salem due to age-related issues.

The Prime Minister also said that his government has made efforts to ensure development of Tamil Nadu.

“Our government is leaving no stone unturned to ensure the development and prosperity of Tamil Nadu. From free healthcare to providing piped water connections to households, from free ration facilities to benefiting Tamil Nadu women through MUDRA Yojana, we are ensuring that Tamil Nadu Women of Nadu help. Best, best services,” PM Modi said.

PM Modi also believes Tamil Nadu will restore trust in BJP in Lok Sabha polls

“Now Tamil Nadu has decided that on April 19, all votes will go to the BJP and the National Democratic Alliance. Now Tamil Nadu has decided – this time it will be more than 400 votes,” the Prime Minister said.

Prime Minister Modi was also felicitated at a public meeting in Salem, Tamil Nadu.

During the 2019 general elections, the Dravida Munnetra Kazagam-led Secular Progressive Alliance comprising INC, VCK, MDMK, CPI, CPI(M), IUML, MMK, KMDK, TVK, AIFB achieved a landslide victory, winning 38 seats . 39 seats.

In 2019, the DMK won 23 Lok Sabha seats with 33.2% of the vote, the Congress won 8 seats with 12.9% of the vote, and the Communist Party of India won 2 seats in Tamil Nadu. CPI(M) won one seat, IML won one seat and independents won two seats.

PMK, a party that mainly represents Tamil Nadu’s Vanniya minority, is the second major alliance partner of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, contesting seven alliance seats. The party’s vote share was 5.42%, not even a single seat.

In 2014, PMK’s vote share increased slightly from 4.4% in 8 seats to 5.42% in 7 seats. Anbumani Ramadoss was elected unopposed in 2019 and is currently a member of the House of Representatives.

Tamil Nadu will go to polls on April 19 for all 39 Lok Sabha seats in the first phase. Counting will take place on June 4.

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