Gujarat model best in India: Modi

Madikeri, May 6 (UNI) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today attacked those who looked down at the 'Gujarat model' which he said was the best way of governance seen in the country.

Speaking at election rallies in Kushalnagar and Virajpet in Kodagu district, he said the party was committed to build Karnataka under Gujarat model once its wins the ensuing elections.

"People who oppose when I say this but they are deliberately ignoring the prosperity that had been brought by BJP in Gujarat.

Agriculture income was quadrupled, while all villages got best quality power," he said.

He said Cotton farmers got the best prices in Gujarat as the state excelled in exporting cotton. "Foreign buyers are actually buying cotton from the fields in our state. If some unwise say that Karnataka should not become Gujarat, they are against development," Mr Modi said.

Hitting hard at the centre Mr Modi stated that the UPA government cannot match Gujarat in the race for development.

He said Kodagu, the land of warriors had many problems, coffee had no proper market, previous governments have ignored the holy land. However BJP had fully recognize the problems of this hilly district. "I have come from the land of Narmada to seek vote for the son of Cauvery, please vote BJP," he appealed.

Candidate from Madikeri, Ranjan Appachu welcomed the gathering at Kushalnagar and candidate K.G.Bopaiah welcomed the gathering at Virajpet. Former MP, Dhanajaya Kumar was present.

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