National security and international relations made it to the Uttar Pradesh elections as Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to Operation Ganga in his election speeches on Sunday.
“We are bringing hundreds of Indians from Ukraine. We are working day and night to ensure the safe return of our sons and daughters,” Mr Modi said while addressing public meetings in Basti, Deoria, and Varanasi. He said this was the time to strengthen India by dedicating oneself to the country.
“However, those dynasts who live on the commission made from defence deals can’t be expected to make India self-reliant,” he added.