Panaji: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday urged people in Goa to unite against the BJP in the upcoming Assembly polls, claiming that a defeat for the ruling party in the coastal state would “break” Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrogance.
Addressing AAP volunteers in Margao, Kejriwal alleged that Modi “does not listen to anyone” and only understands the “language of votes”.
“Modi ji does not listen to anyone… He thinks, ‘I will win anyway. People will vote for me no matter what I do,'” Kejriwal said.
Referring to a conversation he claimed to have had with a person in Goa, Kejriwal said the state’s voters could “make Modi sweat” by defeating the BJP.
“If this time Modi ji thinks that the BJP will win Goa, and if the people of Goa come together and defeat the BJP, then Modi ji’s arrogance will be shattered,” he said.
Kejriwal also referred to protests at Jantar Mantar and alleged that the Centre was compelled to act because it felt that public support was turning against it.
“When it comes to votes, only then does Modi ji understand. He understands the language of votes, and he does not understand any other language,” he said.
Kejriwal further claimed that if the BJP is defeated in Goa, the Centre would withdraw the E20 petrol-blending policy by March 15.
“This time, if the people of Goa come together and defeat the BJP, the results will come on March 10. And you can quote me on this: by March 15, Modi ji will withdraw E20,” he said.
Appealing to voters concerned about the impact of E20 fuel on vehicles, Kejriwal said, “The key is in your hands. If you want to save your vehicle, your motorcycle, your car, your scooter, then break Modi ji’s arrogance once. This time, defeat Modi ji in Goa.”
Kejriwal’s remarks came as the AAP stepped up its political activities in Goa ahead of the next Assembly elections.
The AAP leader also urged party volunteers to work towards mobilising voters against the BJP in the state.
