During the five phases of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a total of 100 speeches, extensively covering various issues and themes that dominated the election landscape. These speeches were marked by fiery rhetoric and direct confrontations with the Opposition on topics ranging from Kashmir to constitutional matters, reflecting the intensity of the political discourse during this period.
Here's a breakdown of the key topics that featured prominently in PM Modi's poll speeches:
1. **MODI:** The Prime Minister prominently featured his own name throughout the campaign, with consistent mentions across all phases, particularly peaking in Phase 3.
2. **MUSLIMS:** Mentions of Muslims varied across phases, with a significant increase in Phase 3 and Phase 5, indicating heightened discourse around this demographic group during these periods.
3. **CONGRESS:** The Opposition party received significant attention in PM Modi's speeches across all phases, with a peak in Phase 3.
4. **INDI ALLIANCE:** References to the INDI Alliance were made, particularly in Phase 5, signaling its relevance in the political narrative.
5. **RAM:** The mention of Ram featured prominently in most of PM Modi's speeches, with fluctuations in frequency across phases.
6. **CONSTITUTION:** Discussions around the Constitution were prominent in Phase 1 but tapered off in subsequent phases.
7. **CORRUPTION:** Corruption was consistently addressed in PM Modi's rallies, with a notable peak in Phase 3.
8. **ADANI-AMBANI:** The Adani-Ambani issue was addressed by PM Modi in Phase 4, responding to allegations made by the Opposition.
9. **SCAMS:** References to scams saw a notable increase in Phase 5, indicating a focus on addressing this issue.
10. **JAMMU KASHMIR AND ARTICLE 370:** These topics were discussed in Phase 1, Phase 3, and Phase 5, reflecting ongoing debates around these issues.
11. **PAKISTAN:** Mentions of Pakistan were limited, occurring only twice during the campaign.
12. **CAA:** The Citizenship Amendment Act found mention in Phase 3.
13. **CASTE (DALIT/OBC):** Both Dalit and OBC issues were addressed by PM Modi across phases, with varying frequencies.
14. **RESERVATION:** The topic of reservation was discussed in all phases except Phase 1.
15. **DEVELOPMENT:** Development was a recurring theme in PM Modi's speeches, with significant emphasis in Phase 3.
16. **SCHEMES:** Mentions of government schemes declined after the initial phases.
17. **POOR:** PM Modi consistently addressed poverty-related issues across all phases.
18. **FARMER:** The concerns of farmers were highlighted, especially in Phase 2.
19. **WOMEN:** Women's issues were mentioned in three phases, particularly in Phase 2.
20. **BENGAL:** The political landscape of West Bengal was frequently referenced in PM Modi's speeches, except in Phase 2, with notable mentions in Phases 3 and 4.
