Maharashtra elections: Congress propagating Aurangzeb’s ideas, says PM Modi

PM Modi holds rallies in Maharashtra, emphasizing development, infrastructure, and employment opportunities for the state's progress.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, is holding three rallies in Maharashtra, starting from Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar in the afternoon, followed by a public rally in Panvel city of Raigad district and in Mumbai later in the evening.

Addressing a mega rally at Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Mr. Modi asked the people whether they will vote for those who respect and follow Sambhaji or those propagating Aurangzeb’s ideas.

“All of Maharashtra is aware that it was Balasaheb Thackeray who raised the name of changing Aurangabad to Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar for the first time. But when the new government was formed [Uddhav Thackeray’s undivided Shiv Sena], they did not have the guts to change the name because they were under the pressure of Congress. Immediately after the Mahayuti government came to power, we made sure to give the city its identity,” Mr. Modi said.

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“The Aghadi is so uncomfortable with the change of name that they even moved the courts,” PM Modi continued. “They [Maha Vikas Aghadi] are against the values and principles of Maharashtrian culture,” he said.

The BJP-led-Mahayuti has only one vision - to lead the State towards the development - and to modify Maharashtra with modern infrastructures and amenities, he added.

“Today the Samruddhi Mahamarg route passes through Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar and directly connects Marathwada, Vidarbha, and Mumbai. The highway connectivity projects for Jalgaon, Dhule, and Solapur are progressing at full speed. We are modernising the railways in this region. It is only after Mahayuti came to power, Maharashtra has seen the greatest number of investments. Maharashtra is the only State to receive foreign direct investments in India,” Mr. Modi said.