Modi calls KCR face of appeasement politics

Mahbubnagar: In a blistering attack against Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called him the "face" of dynastic and appeasement politics.

Modi, who was here to address a public meeting, took a swipe at KCR for preponing Assembly elections and for the delay in forming the cabinet after securing massive win last year. Modi said that the elections were preponed on the advice of astrologers.

Expressed his disappointment over the TRS government's reluctance to allow people of Telangana to benefit from the various social security schemes launched by the BJP government at the Centre, Modi asked the people of Telangana to vote for a "new Bharat" where the people of the state will also benefit.

He said the citizens in the country were moving forward sans any fear as the 'chowkidar' has been 'alert'.

In his first rally in Telangana as part of the campaign for Lok Sabha elections, Modi said despite abuses and attacks against him, he has steadfastly moved ahead with his development agenda due to the 'blessings' of the people.

"Your blessings allowed me to tolerate all kinds of pressures.

"That's why I could run a decision-making government," he said. He asserted that the NDA government during the last five years has left no stone unturned to ensure women's safety and farmers' security, among other things.

The Prime Minister said he was working hard in areas ranging from civic amenities to space, an obvious reference to the country successfully experimenting 'Mission Shakti,' after an 'Anti-Sat' (A-Sat) missile had shot down a low earth orbit satellite, putting the country into an elite club.

"On April 11, you are not just going to select an MP or vote for a Prime Minister, but will be voting for a new India, which will be reflective of the aspirations of Telangana," Modi added.