United Gujarat prospered, 'divisive' Congress failed: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday focused on unity to underscore the 'divisive' politics of the Opposition Congress as his campaign moved west from South Gujarat ahead of the first round of balloting for the state assembly.

He held four public rallies across Palitana, Anjar, Jamnagar and Rajkot in Saurashtra. At Palitana, Modi said the development of Gujarat has its unity at the roots, while Congress's original ideology is to 'divide and rule.'

The Prime Minister alleged that Congress used to instigate friction between Gujarat and Maharashtra, or Kathiawad and the rest of Gujarat. Stating that the people of Gujarat are politically aware, Modi said they chose unity and thus stayed united through a period of strife and violence.


Gujarat got united and the divisive forces couldn't expand their footprint in the state and hence Congress had to lose power, Modi said. Congress has to give up the divide and rule ideology, communalism and vote- bank politics to win the trust of the Gujarati people.

Speaking at Anjar later, Modi alleged that Congress is a staunch enemy of Kutch. While water has been the priority of Kutch, Congress was friends with those that conspired to Kutch remained parched.

Later, speaking at Jamnagar, Modi listed various development projects that have taken place over the years in Gujarat and alleged that Congress is seeking an opportunity in Gujarat. The forces that can disturb peace in the state shouldn't be allowed to raise their heads, Modi said.

Later, he addressed a rally at Rajkot.