NEW DELHI: With only hours left for the polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued an open letter to the people of Karnataka.

In a video message, Modi requested everyone to exercise their right to vote on May 10 to make Karnataka the number one state in the country. “You have always showered me with love and affection. It feels like a divine blessing to me. In our ‘Azaadi ka Amrit Kaal’, we Indians have aimed to make our beloved country a developed nation. Karnataka is keen to lead the movement to realise its vision. India is the fifth-largest economy. Our next aim is to reach the top three. This is possible only when Karnataka rapidly grows to become a $1 trillion economy.” he said.

“During the COVID-19 pandemic, Karnataka received over Rs 90,000 crore annually as foreign investment under the BJP government. It was just around ₹ 30,000 crore under the previous government. We want to make Karnataka No.1 in investment, industry and innovation and No.1 in education, employment and entrepreneurship.”, Modi added.

“The BJP government will continue to work to create next-gen urban infrastructure in Karnataka, modernise transport, raise the quality of life in rural and urban areas, and create opportunities for women and youth. The dream of every citizen of Karnataka is my dream,” the PM wrote.