PM Modi Engages with Party Workers in Puducherry Ahead of Assembly Elections

In a significant move ahead of the assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with grassroots party workers in Puducherry on Monday as part of the 'My Booth, Strongest Dialogue' initiative. He commended the dedication of the workers and emphasized their crucial role in enhancing the party's presence at the local level. While addressing the workers, PM Modi expressed eagerness to learn from their on-ground experiences and efforts in preparation for the elections. He criticized the opposition, stating that both Congress and DMK are aware that the people of Puducherry will not grant them another chance, yet they continue to bicker among themselves. He contrasted the two parties' perspectives, asserting, "The Congress-DMK alliance prioritizes their family, while the BJP prioritizes Puducherry."

During his address, PM Modi shed light on the advantages of a two-engine government, stating that such governance accelerates the completion of projects, particularly in the tourism sector. He encouraged party workers to connect with individuals in the tourism and hospitality industries, noting that the number of tourists in India has doubled over the past five years. He also mentioned that Puducherry stands to benefit from India's free visa or visa-on-arrival policies for several countries, attributing these developments to improved connectivity under a two-engine government. Additionally, he referenced the Swadesh Darshan scheme initiated by the tourism ministry in 2014-15, aimed at developing theme-based and sustainable tourism infrastructure across India. According to him, this initiative has significantly contributed to the enhancement of facilities at tourist destinations.

PM Modi's address comes just before the Puducherry assembly elections, where voting for the 30-member assembly is scheduled for April 9 in a single phase, with the counting of votes set to take place on May 4, as per the Election Commission of India.