New Delhi, March 30 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the people of Puducherry will not allow the Congress and the DMK to come to power, as the two parties prioritize "family first" over public interest.
Addressing BJP booth-level workers in the Union Territory virtually, he said the NDA, led by the saffron party, represents "Puducherry first, India first," and urged party workers to convey this message to every young person.
He praised the BJP workers for "effectively highlighting" the public's resentment towards the "misdeeds" of both the Congress and the DMK.
"Despite their ongoing conflicts, their behavior remains unchanged. They are well aware that the people of Puducherry will not give them another opportunity," he said during the 'Mera Booth, Sabse Mazboot Samvaad' initiative by the BJP, aimed at directly connecting with party activists in states preparing for elections.
Modi said the Congress and the DMK continue to fight among themselves, hoping that, should a chance arise, they can secure a larger share of the spoils.
"I want to give one task to all party members today. Go door-to-door, meet every citizen, and clearly tell them that the Congress-DMK means family first. The BJP-NDA means Puducherry first, India first. This should be told to every young person," he said.
The prime minister also advised the booth-level workers to rely on data when engaging with female voters.
"Please inform them that the crime rate against women in Puducherry is lower than the national average. Additionally, tell them that all reported cases are actively investigated by the police," he said.
Modi added that during his visit to Puducherry, he had given the mantra of "BEST" for the Union Territory's development, which stands for Business, Education, Spirituality, and Tourism.
"I am happy that the people of Puducherry, especially the youth, liked it very much," he said.
Elections to the 33-member Puducherry Assembly will be held on April 9. While 30 members will be elected by the people through the polls, three are nominated by the central government.
The UT is currently ruled by an NDA government.