Votebank politics eating into nation like termites: PM Modi at Bhopal rally

Inclusive development has to replace “votebank politics”, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a BJP rally in Bhopal, launching a fierce attack on Opposition parties ahead of elections in Madhya Pradesh later this year. “Sabka sath sabka vikas is not just a promise. It’s a well-thought of plan for millions of Indians. Anyone who is left behind because of any reason has to be brought ahead,” he said, referring to his government’s slogan of development for all. “Votebank politics has eaten into the nation like termite. It’s the BJP’s duty to end this kind of politics,” he said, blaming the Congress party for MP being called a BIMARU (laggard) state.