The political atmosphere in Karnataka ahead of the 10th May Assembly election has heated up, with top leaders from BJP, Congress, AAP and JD(S) organizing roadshows, rallies, public conventions, and public meetings. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a public meeting today at Kolar Ramanagara district on the second day today of his first-leg visit to the poll-bound State. Addressing the gathering, the prime minister said his party BJP has to save the people of Karnataka from the corrupt government of Congress and JD(S). Alleging that the Congress has once again brought out its false guarantees, Mr. Modi said the party could never work for the State's progress. Attacking the party, he said Congress had runied the country till 2014. <br />''<br />''Even in this assembly election, the party will be clean-bowled. Mr. Modi will address two more public gatherings to boost the spirits of BJP candidates at Channapatna and Belur and hold another road show in Mysuru before leaving the State this evening. Yesterday, the prime minister held a 5.6-kilometre road show in north Bengaluru and addressed three public meetings at different places.<br />''<br />''Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi, who is campaigning in Karnataka for upcoming assembly elections, today conducted a public rally in Khanapur in Belagav. She explained five poll promises to the people that her party has made. She is expected to campaign for the party candidate in Jamkhandi in Bagalkot and a road show at Kudachi in Belagavi districts later today. In addition, Congress National President Mallikarjuna Kharge in Shivamogga and party leader Rahul Gandhi in Chamrajnagar held campaigns to woo voters in their favour.<br />''<br />''Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, who campaigned for the Aam Aadmi Party candidate in Chitradurga this morning, expressed confidence that the party will put up a good show in the Karnataka poll. He will be a part of a road show in Bengaluru this evening. Former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) leader H D Deve Gowda and his son H D Kumaraswamy have been campaigning for their party candidates and holding public meetings and roadshows at different places in the State.<br />''<br />''Meanwhile, the Election Commission has directed the state chief electoral officer in poll-going Karnataka to ensure constant monitoring of the ground situation and strengthen vigil over various social media platforms for prompt action against attempts to bribe or intimidate candidates and voters.<br />