As Gujarat Elections 2017 campaign ends, PM Modi issues emotion-laden statement

After an exciting final day of campaigning in Gujarat that saw him doing a to-and-fro in a quite marvellous seaplane, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a series of emotional tweets, with the full statement reading as follows:

Campaigning for the Gujarat Assembly Elections 2017 ends. After three and a half years, I got the honour to travel across the length and breadth of Gujarat to seek the blessings of the people.

During my travels across Gujarat, the level of affection I have received from the people is unparalleled in my 40 years of public life. This affection gives me strength and motivates me to devote all my time for India’s development.

I urge my sisters and brothers of Gujarat to vote in record numbers on the 14th. I call upon the people of Gujarat to not only give the BJP an overwhelming majority but also ensure that BJP wins in every polling booth across the state.

The lies that our worthy opponents have spread, about Gujarat, Gujarat’s growth and about me personally is something I had never imagined. It is natural for every Gujarati to feel hurt. People of Gujarat will give a fitting reply to the negativity and lies of the opposition.

With the Government of India and Government of Gujarat working together, the strength rises manifold. This 1+ 1 is not 2 but 11 and together we will take Gujarat to new heights.

No Gujarati will let go off a golden opportunity of development of our youth and coming generations. Victory of BJP is a guarantee for a bright future.

I am devoting my life for the betterment of crores of people of Gujarat and India. Have been fortunate to always get your blessings. I am sure you will continue to bless us in these elections too by voting for BJP.

Here are the tweets:
 

In the short duration between the PM's flight to the Dharoi Dam and his return, Congress President Rahul Gandhi held a bizarre news briefing during which he required outside help to answer questions on three occasions and also tried to call time on the Q&A twice by getting off his chair before succeeding on the third attempt.