Rajnath Singh Wishes To See Narendra Modi As Prime Minister For Fourth Consecutive Term

Baripada, Feb 22: Senior BJP leader and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday expressed his desire to see Narendra Modi elected as Prime Minister of India for a fourth consecutive term.

Singh said this here in Odisha this afternoon while addressing a BJP workers’ meeting encompassing four Lok Sabha constituencies Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Balasore, and Bhadrak.

“I can say with confidence that Modi will return as prime minister for the third time. I sincerely hope that with the blessings of Lord Jagannath, Modi will return as PM for the fourth time,” Singh said.

The Union Minister also expressed confidence that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will secure over 400 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Singh also pointed out India’s economic progress, citing its ascent to the fifth position globally and emphasising the government’s initiatives to alleviate poverty.

The Defence Minister praised PM Modi’s initiatives aimed at empowering women, such as the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, which provides 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and legislative assemblies.

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Singh also wooed tribal voters by acknowledging the tribal-dominated nature of Mayurbhanj and highlighting the fact that it is the home of President Droupadi Murmu.

The Minister also mentioned the inauguration of the Ram Temple, noting that the Opposition had often criticsed the BJP over this issue but were silenced when Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the temple on January 22.

Singh also appealed to the people to support the BJP’s efforts in forming a “double-engine” government in Odisha, signaling the party’s ambitions for electoral success in the state.