Modi also referred to the 'Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyami Yojana', launched by him over a month ago, under which Rs 10,000 each has been transferred into accounts of over a crore women.

"This would never have been possible under the 'jungle raj' wallahs. Because, in the words of the father of the 'naamdaar of Congress, the then Prime Minister, out of every rupee sanctioned by the government, only 15 paise reached the people. " said Modi, referring to Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and his father late Rajiv Gandhi.

"You all know the blood-stained hand that was responsible for the loot," he added.

Modi also referred to the Punaura Dham project in Sitamarhi, the birthplace of Goddess Sita, as an example of the NDA's regard for "heritage."

He also reiterated his criticism of Rahul Gandhi, claiming that he "insulted"the faith of mothers and sisters by calling Chhath festival a drama.

"Is it not an insult to our sentiments? Should they not be punished? In a democracy, the best way to punish is through the power of your vote. These people have been contemptuous of Maha Kumbh and the Ram temple at Ayodhya," alleged Modi.

Rahul Gandhi has criticised Modi for reportedly building a seperate pool near the polluted Yamuna river in Delhi, to take a dip during the Chhath Puja.

"Because of their vote bank politics, the RJD-Congress has boycotted not just the Ram temple, but even shrines of Mata Shabri, Maharshi Valmiki and Nishad Raj in Ayodhya. Those who are guided by the politics of vote bank can never do good for the state. Their vote bank politics has led them to even protect infiltrators," Modi claimed.

(With inputs from PTI)