Shah said under Modi's leadership, India was globally respected and he also praised the Centre for carrying out surgical strikes against Pakistan, saying after America and Israel, India was the only country to take revenge through such a step.

The BJP leader also said, "Some were pointing fingers at us but in the last four years not a single instance of corruption could be proved against us...The Uttar Pradesh government had delivered a transparent and corruption free governance."

He said during the last elections the party had expected a winning figure of 65 seats but the people gave a mandate of 73 seats.

"Now, in the next year's elections volunteers must ensure that we add one more seat and win 74 seats," Shah said.