BJP to send a strong message to Pakistan at its national meet; PM to address a rally today
KOZHIKODE: The Uri terror attack loomed large at the 3-day BJP National Conclave which began at Kozhikode in Kerala Friday. Demands were made for tough action against Pakistan. Anti-terrorism tone is likely to dominate the meet today also.
The party also sought to focus on the Antyodaya programme as part of its pro-poor agenda. Party President Amit Shah asked its BJP ruled states to execute the schemes aimed at the welfare of the poor in the centenary birth anniversary year of its ideologue Deen Dayal Upadhyay.
Briefing media Friday evening BJP General Secretary Ram Madhav said, it is an occasion for the party to rededicate itself to Upadhyay’s ideals. He also made it clear that the Uri terror attack in which 18 soldiers were martyred will be deliberated in the Council.
The Prime Minisater Narendra Modi will reach Kozhikode on a two-day visit today. He will fly down to Karipur in the afternoon where he will address a public rally at 5 in the evening on the Kozhikode beach. He will participate in the National Council meet.
According to reports that the entire government machinery, including Prime Minister’s Office will function from Kozhikode for two days since many of the Central Ministers are participating in the National Council of BJP.
