Pro-BJP storm in Karnataka, says Modi

Chamarajanagar (Karnataka) May 1 (IANS) A pro-BJP "storm" is sweeping Karnataka Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday launching the party s election campaign in Chamarajanagar district for the upcoming Assembly election.

"We hear in Delhi that there is a BJP wave in Karnataka. But as I see it it s not just a wave but a storm " thundered Modi addressing hundreds in Santhemarahalli village about 170 km south of Bengaluru.

Modi s speech was translated simultaneously into Kannada a first since his visits to the southern state over the past few months.

"(BJP s Chief Ministerial candidate) B.S. Yeddyurappa is the hope for Karnataka and he will soon be chosen as the Chief Minister " said Modi.

Modi will also address rallies on Tuesday in Udupi and Belagavi districts.

--IANS
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