Telangana was the first state where Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the BJP will run for office because the people there demanded change.
“You have been supporting the BJP (at the Centre) for the last four years in a big way. Now people want change (in the state). Change for a transparent, corruption-free government that will not make false promises and an administration that delivers at the ground level,” Modi told a large rally in Mahabubnagar. The assembly polls are due this year-end. Earlier, the PM announced and opened a number of Telangana development projects worth more than £1.35 billion. He announced the establishment of the Central Tribal University and the National Turmeric Board, two politically critical measures made before the assembly elections.
Modi started his speech in Telugu by referring to the audience as his family (Naa Kutumba Sabhyulara), and he did so for the entirety of it. We don't have a government in Telangana, Modi continued, underscoring the BJP's dedication to the state. Nevertheless, we made every effort to assist the farmers. The Ramagundam fertiliser facility was reopened after being shut down for several years.