PM Modi holds massive roadshow in Puducherry
With just a week left for the Puducherry Legislative Assembly polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a large roadshow from Ansari Duraisamy Road to Kamaraj Salai in the Union Territory.
Puducherry Chief Minister Rengasamy, Home Minister Namachivayam, and BJP state President and Raj Bhavan Assembly constituency candidate Mana Ramalingam also participated in the roadshow.
On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with BJP workers in the Union Territory, urging them to intensify grassroots outreach and convert public support into votes.
Addressing party workers, PM Modi reiterated his development vision for Puducherry and highlighted the “BEST” mantra—Business, Education, Spirituality and Tourism—as a roadmap for growth. “When I visited Puducherry, I gave the mantra of BEST for the development of Puducherry… I’m happy that the people of Puducherry, especially our youth, liked it very much,” he said.
Emphasising booth-level mobilisation, the Prime Minister called on workers to adopt the slogan “Mera Booth, Sabse Mazboot” and undertake door-to-door campaigns. “Go door-to-door, meet every single citizen, and clearly tell them that Congress-DMK means Family First, BJP-NDA means Puducherry First, India First,” he said, taking a swipe at the Opposition ahead of the polls.
Targeting the Congress-DMK alliance, PM Modi accused them of prioritising dynastic politics while ignoring governance. He said internal conflicts within the Opposition bloc reflected their lack of commitment to public welfare, even as they continued to seek electoral gains.
The Prime Minister also asked workers to engage women voters with data-driven outreach, highlighting safety and welfare initiatives.
“Please inform them that the women’s crime rate in Puducherry is 25, which is lower than the national average. Additionally, let them know that all reported cases are actively investigated by the police,” he said.