'Triumph of truth over jhooth ki goonj': PM Modi hails BJP win in Raj civic polls
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the BJP's success in Rajasthan's municipal elections, framing the results as a victory of development policies over opposition rhetoric. The BJP secured majorities in several key municipal corporations, outperforming the Congress party.
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Local election results in India often serve as a bellwether for regional political sentiment and party influence.
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday thanked the people of Rajasthan after the BJP emerged as the largest party in the state’s municipal elections, winning more wards than the Congress and securing majorities in four of the 10 municipal corporations.In a post on X, PM Modi said the results reflected support for the BJP’s policies of development and good governance under the “double-engine government”.“Heartfelt thanks to the people of Rajasthan for delivering a resounding victory to the BJP in the municipal elections,” PM Modi wrote.“This is a testament to the triumph of truth over the jhooth ki goonj (echo of lies),” he added.PM Modi also congratulated the winning candidates and BJP workers, saying the mandate would strengthen the party’s resolve to work towards development and prosperity in the state.BJP ahead of Congress in urban pollsAccording to figures from the Rajasthan State Election Commission, results for 10,235 of the…
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