LIVE: Modi lashes out at Sonia, Jayalalithaa in Kannyakumari rally

Kannyakumari (TN): BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi today lashed out at "Madam" and "Amma" saying that both Sonia Gandhi and Jayalalithaa are blaming each other for fishermen's woes at the hands of Sri Lankan navy. Addressing a big election rally for his state party president Pon Radhakrishnan, contesting from Kannyakumari, Modi said: "Madam is blaming Amma, and Amma is blaming Madam, and the fishermen are dying in this crossfire".Modi called for electing a strong government in Delhi which can protest Tamil Nadu fishermen from Sri Lankan navy. "Sri Lankan Navy is killing our fishermen, and throwing them in jails, and our government in Delhi is sleeping. We are naturally angry. Tamil Nadu govt is blaming the Centre, and the Centre is blaming TN government, but the fishermen's woes are yet to end."Modi targeted his appeal to the youths of Tamil Nadu saying that they should not waste their votes, otherwise another five years of their lives would go waste."For the last several decades, the DMK and AIADMK had been working against one another. If DMK comes to power, it works against AIADMK, and vice versa. Because of this, the voice of Tamil Nadu is not being heard in Delhi."I appeal to the youths to give the new "viable alternative" in Tamil Nadu led by Dr S Ramadoss, Capt Vijay Kanth, Vaiko and Pon Radhakrishnan a chance", Modi said. Here are the live updates of Modi's rally: 4:32 pm: Modi ends speech4:30 pm: Modi: You send BJP and other allies' MPs to Delhi, I will make the Delhi govt work for you. We weill also make a new Tamil Nadu under the leadership of Vaiko, Capt Vijaykanth, Dr Ramadoss and Pon Radhakrishnan.4:28 pm: Modi: Give us a chance to change your future. You have elected rulers for 60 years, at least elect a sevak (servant) this time. You have given them 60 years in Delhi, give me 60 months. I will change your future.4:27 pm: Modi: BJP has decided to think specifically for helping fishermen. Ornamental fish is a big trade across the world. We will give training to fishermen.4:25 pm: Modi: Fishermen will be protected only when we have a strong govt in Delhi. Soniaji is saying, TN govt is doing nothing. TN govt is saying, Centre is doing nothing. Amma is blaming Madam, Madam is blaming Amma, and the fishermen are dying because of this. 4:24 pm: We feel angry when we find the govt in Delhi does nothing for our fishermen.4:23 pm: Modi: Sri Lanka is killing our fishermen, throwing our fishermen in jails, and our govt in Delhi is sleeping.4:21 pm: Modi: I therefore appeal to you to vote for a strong govt in Delhi.4:20 pm: Modi: If another incompetent govt comes to power in Delhi, another of your five years will go waste. 4:16 pm: Modi: I want to tell the youths between 18 and 28 years here - PLus 2 exam is very important in a youth's life. If 5 years are spent waste in the life of older men, it does not matter, but if 5 months go waste in the life of young men between 18 and 28 years, his entire life will be spoilt. 4:14 pm: Modi: We want a strong govt in Delhi and the people of Tamil Nadu can play a significant role. I want to tell something from the depth of my heart to the youths of Kanyakumari. Swami Vivekananda had dreamt of India becoming a Vishwa Guru, while meditating here in Kanyakumari.4:12 pm: Modi: NDA has presented a viable alternative consisting of Vaiko, Captain Vijaykanth, Dr Ramadoss and Pon Radhakrishnan in Tamil Nadu. I appeal to my brothers in Tamil Nadu to think of the state's development, and vote for a BJP-led NDA at the Centre. 4:10 pm: Modi: The people of Tamil Nadu must get rid itself of the 2 regional parties - DMK and AIADMK. Whenever DMK comes to power, it tried to root out AIADMK, when AIADMK comes to power, it tries to root out DMK. Because of this, Tamil Nadu's voice is not being heard in Delhi. Those who waste their time in fighting among themselves, will they spare time to uplift you? To change the future of Tamil Nadu, to give employment to Tamil youths, to give drinking water and electricity to people in Tamil Nadu, the state needs a viable alternative. 4:09 pm: Modi: Neither Tamil Nadu govt nor the govt in Delhi is concerned about developing Kannyakumari. 4:06 pm: Modi: Tourism industry has a big potential of 3 trillion dollars across the world. 4:05 pm: Modi: Kanyakunmari can attract tourists from all over the world because of its significance. But the govt at the Centre, which spends so much money on tourism, must first lay down double railway line from Chennai to Kannyakumari to boost tourism first. 4:04 pm: Modi: Kanyakumari is famous for Swami Vivekananda, Thuiruvalluvar, Mahatma Gandhi memorial.4:03 pm: Modi: Kanyakumari is famous for its artisans who carve wood, gold and other articles. This district has a big potential for progress.

LIVE: Modi lashes out at Sonia, Jayalalithaa in Kannyakumari rally

Kannyakumari (TN): BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi today lashed out at "Madam" and "Amma" saying that both Sonia Gandhi and Jayalalithaa are blaming each other for fishermen's woes at the hands of Sri Lankan

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