LIVE: Narendra Modi concludes his 2014 Lok Sabha election campaign with a rally in Ballia (UP)

Ballia (UP): Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi today concluded his 2014 Lok Sabha election campaign with a rally in Ballia of UP.It was his last election rally and he thanked the people of the country for coming out in large numbers to hear him out. Modi reminded the people that in this election campaign, he interacted directly with voters from 5,800 places through meetings and TV interactions and that he travelled for more than 3 lakh kilometers across the country.“I interacted directly with voters from 5,800 places through meetings and TV interactions. I have travelled for more than 3 lakh kilometers in this election campaign,” said Modi.“I answered questions from people from more than 4,000 places during ‘Chai Pe Charcha' programmes. I'm not ashamed of having sold tea in the past. We have used 3 D technology to interact with people. No other country has ever used this technology for political purpose. I have visited almost 450 places in these elections. I did this because I wanted to bow to the people directly,” added Modi. Modi told the audience that they should not consider SP, BSP and Congress as separate entities as they are all guided by one person- Sonia Gandhi.“There will not be a single state this time where Congress party will be able to open its account. There is only one owner of SP, BSP and Congress- Sonia Gandhi. They are all one although they keep hoodwinking you. SP,BSP and Congress fight in Lucknow but eat in the same plate in Delhi,” said Modi.Here we are giving you live updates of Modi's rallies:Modi's last rally of 2014 election campaign:4:54pm – Narendra Modi concludes the last rally of his 2014 Lok Sabha campaign4:50pm- Modi: Give me a strong govt, I'll give you a strong India. I had to go to Ghosi today but had to postpone it in view of the death of our young leader Sushil ji. I promise to people of Ghosi that I'll visit Ghosi sometime after our govt is formed in Delhi.4:45pm- Modi: What kind of government do you want? Do you want a weak govt? Do you want a strong govt? If yes then send lotus from all seats in UP. Even 8yr old does not like to go to school if the teacher does not have 'dum' so imagine, 125 crore Indians, they want strong leader.4:43pm- Modi: Remember one thing; this SP, BSP and Congress are all one. Don't consider them as different. 4:42pm- Modi: The mother-son govt had promised to give jobs to 10 crore people. Did they offer you any jobs? Didn't they cheat you? If yes, then should not break all relations with them?4:40pm- Modi: All of them- from father,son, uncle, nephew to daughter-in-law, keep talking about stopping Modi. Why are they so afraid of Modi? They all know what will be their place after 16th of May . 4:35pm- Modi: The mother-son duo did not speak on corruption in this election campaign. More than 2 lakh farmers have committed suicide but they did not say anything on this topic. 4:30pm- Modi: Tell me one thing. Should Delhi govt answer for what they did during their last 10 years of rule or not? But the arrogance of Congress and UPA is at its peak as they did not offer any answer on what they did during their rule. They had promised to curb inflation. Did the prices go up or down? 4:30pm- Modi: There will not be a single state this time where Congress party will be able to open its account. There is only one owner of SP, BSP and Congress- Sonia Gandhi. They are all one although they keep hoodwinking you. SP,BSP and Congress fight in Lucknow but eat in the same plate in Delhi.4:25pm- Modi: I fielded questions from people from more than 4,000 places during ‘Chai Pe Charcha' programmes. I'm not ashamed of having sold tea in the past. We have used 3 D technology to interact with people. No other country has ever used this technology for political purpose. I have visited almost 450 places in these elections. I did this because I wanted to bow to the people directly. 4:21pm- Modi: I interacted directly with voters from 5,800 places through meetings and TV interactions. I have travelled for more than 3 lakh kilometers in this election campaign. 4:19pm- Modi: Election campaign is unique in its own way. This meeting is meant for all the voters of the country. This is the last rally of our campaign,I salute the people for coming out in large numbers to vote. Democracy has become stronger.Long live democracy. 4:15pm- Narendra Modi begins speech at Ballia (UP). Earlier, Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP's PM candidate Narendra Modi blasted Congress president Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul Gandhi for always abusing him and made it clear to them that the more they try to abuse them, the more his party will grow.Addressing an impressive gathering at Kushinagar in UP, Modi said, “Listen Sonia Ji, the more muck you and your son throw at me, the more the lotus will blossom.”Modi was at his acerbic best in targeting both SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav and the local MP R P N Singh for not doing anything for the sugar mills lying shut down in the area.“The sugar mills are closed down in this part. What is Neta ji doing? You are very close to Sonia Gandhi family. Should such people be forgiven? You cannot elect someone who is not concerned about your future,” said Modi.“Your MP (R P N Singh) is so close to Madam but he is not bothered about the problems of Kushinagar's farmers,” added Modi.Modi also reminded the people that the Nirbhaya rape case took place in Delhi when their local MP R P N Singh was the home minister.“Your MP is the home minister at centre. Delhi's law and order directly comes under his ministry. Still Delhi keeps witnessing rapes on a daily basis. After the ghastly Nirbhaya incident ,they created a Nirbhaya fund but failed to utilize even a single penny earmarked under this fund,” said Modi. Modi promised to the voters of Kushinagar that connecting land to water will be his priority after forming the govt at centre.“I want to fulfill the dreams of Atal ji, give me your blessings. The way Atal ji connected villages with roads; I have to connect lands with water. The BJP will implement ‘Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana' on the pattern of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana', said Modi. Coming down heavily on Sonia Gandhi for talking about politics of ‘oonch' and ‘neech', Modi reminded her how she dismissed the three economists of Rajiv Gandhi foundation who had produced a report that put Gujarat at number 1 on development parameters. “Sonia Ji has initiated politics of ‘oonch' and ‘neech'. The report of Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, chaired by Sonia ji, said that Gujarat govt is at number one in development. You punished the three economists associated with Rajiv Gandhi foundation who produced that report. Is it not an example of ‘neech' politics?Modi's Kushinagar rally:01:36pm- Modi concludes his speech01:35pm- Modi: What king of government do you want in Delhi? Do you want a weak govt in Delhi? Do you want a strong govt in Delhi? If you want to make a strong govt at centre then send lotus from all seats in UP including from Kushinagar.01:34pm- Modi: There will not be a single state in this country where the Congress party will touch double digit in these elections. Neither the mother will be able to save the son nor will the son be able to save the mother.01:32pm- Modi: Your MP is the home minister at centre. Delhi's law and order directly comes under his ministry. Still Delhi keeps witnessing rapes on a daily basis. After the ghastly Nirbhaya incident ,they created a Nirbhaya fund but failed to utilize even a single penny earmarked under this fund. 01:30pm- Modi: I'm the 4 time elected CM of Gujarat. In last 10 years of mother-son govt, there was not a single day when they did not try to create problems for me. But they could don't inflict any harm to me because I was always on the right path. And you accuse me of ‘neech'politics?01:28pm- Modi: Lata mangeshkar in a programme in Pune said that it will be better for the country if Modi becomes PM. A Congress leader demanded the withdrawal of Bharat Ratna conferred on her saying that Lata Mangeshkar has appreciated Modi.01:26pm- Modi: Sonia Ji has initiated politics of ‘oonch' and ‘neech'. The report of Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, chaired by Sonia ji, said that Gujarat govt is at number one in development. You punished the three economists associated with Rajiv Gandhi foundation who produced that report. Is it not an example of neech politics?01:24pm- Modi: Listen Sonia Ji, the more muck you and your son throw at me, the more the lotus will bloom.01:22pm- Modi: Madam Sonia ji had come to this place. I believe in paying back everything back. Sonia Ji, you abused me here. There is a dirty trick department of Congress that keeps mulling over what kind of invectives should be used for Modi. be given t01:19pm- Modi: UP accounts for 50 percent increase in incidents of goondaism and murder all across the country under this father-son govt. Let Netaji answer this. He has increased his weight in last 5 years but he has destroyed you. 01:16pm- Modi: I want to fulfill the dreams of Atal ji, give me your blessings. The way Atal ji connected villages with roads; I have to connect lands with water. The BJP will implement ‘Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana' on the pattern of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana'. 01:13pm- Modi: Your MP (R P N Singh) is so close to Madam but he is not bothered about the problems of Kushinagar's farmers.01:10pm- Modi: The sugar mills are closed down in this part. What is Neta ji doing? You are very close to Sonia Gandhi family. Should such people be forgiven? You cannot elect someone who is not concerned about your future.01:05pm- Modi: I was supposed to go to Ghosi but we received sad news that our Party leader Sushil jee passed away. I offer my condolences to the family. I promise to the people of Ghoshi that I will visit you after forming the govt at centre.01pm- Modi begins his speech in Kushinagar (UP)