Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday targeted Congress saying it has “decided to lock up Bajrangbali” after the grand old party released its manifesto for Karnataka Assembly Elections.
"At a time when I have come to pay my respects in Lord Hanuman's land, the Congress in its manifesto has decided to lock up Bajrangbali," said Modi while addressing a public meeting in Karnataka's Hospet, reported NDTV.
"I pray for the accomplishment of this vow by bowing my head at the feet of Lord Hanuman. We will never let anyone damage the honour and culture of Karnataka," the report quoted Modi as having said.
“Congress in its manifesto for the May 10 elections, equated banned outfit Popular Front of India (PFI) with Bajrang Dal, the youth wing of the Sangh-affiliated Vishwa Hindu Parishad, saying it will ban such organisations that promote ‘enmity or hatred, whether among majority or minority communities’,” it mentioned.
"The Congress Party is committed to take firm and decisive action against individuals and organisations spreading hatred amongst communities on grounds of caste or religion. We believe that law and Constitution is sacrosanct and can not be violated by individuals and organisations like Bajrang Dal, PFI or others promoting enmity or hatred, whether among majority or minority communities," the manifesto read.
Modi as per report also said that BJP's election manifesto has a roadmap to make Karnataka number one State in the country.
The report mentioned implementation of the Uniform Civil Code, 10 lakh jobs in the manufacturing sector are among the top promises made by the BJP in its manifesto for the state polls.
BJP, which faces a tough electoral battle in the state this time, has said that its promises touch every section of the society, it said.
BJP has said that the Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in the state "based on the recommendations given by a high-level committee which is to be constituted for the purpose".
The party has also promised introduction of the National Register of Citizens and "speedy deportation of all illegal migrants", it stated.
