Number games: BJP targets 272 Lok Sabha seats on its own
19 Aug 2013 5:47 AM IST
Unperturbed by alliance partners leaving it, the BJP on Sunday unveiled its plan for the 2014 general elections and said that their target is 272 seats and above. Labelled as ‘Mission 272+’ , BJP’s top leadership asked its state units to strengthen the organisation from the booth-level and reach out to prospective voters from all segments and age-groups.
In a meeting of the Central leadership with the state unit president and organisation general secretaries, BJP Election Campaign Committee chief Narendra Modi emphasised that the time has come to take along all sections of society. Modi reportedly told the party leaders that Muslims in Gujarat voted for the BJP not only in the assembly elections but also in the local body polls and if efforts are made, the model can be replicated in the general election too.
In the meeting, party president Rajnath Singh said the mood in the country was strongly against the Congress and the main opposition is the only viable alternative. ‘Rajnath Singh gave a call to make ‘Mission 272+’ for Lok Sabha elections a success.
He criticised the Congress for failing to check price rise, falling Rupee and increasing unemployment. He said the government is now going for capital control which is a regressive step and shows a 1980s mindset,’ said party spokesperson Prakash Javadekar.
‘Modi spoke on how the BJP campaign in the run-up to the elections should be conducted. He emphasised on how it is important to bring the voter to the polling booth and said the party workers should meet this challenge,’ said Javadekar. The Gujarat chief minister has also stressed on focussing on young people who are about 18-21 years old and are first time voters.
‘Modi asked the committees to do in depth and comprehensive planning,’ said Javadekar. Modi also said the party needs to implement its plans effectively in the coming 200 days, reaching out to as many people in the constituency
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