Describing those who ruled the state in the past as 'bahubalis', an apparent reference to the family of former Chief Minister O P Chautala, he said, "There is a need to get Haryana rid of bahubalis so that common man gets good governance, old persons are given respect and women are provided security."
Addressing election rallies on his second leg of campaigning for the October 15 Assembly polls, Modi said a government with absolute majority will be able to get Haryana rid of bahubalis.
"They (Hooda government) know that after the elections, the son-in-law (Vadra) will not get any clearances for illegal deals. So, in between the election process, they have dared to take such a decision," Modi said at an election rally here.
"I think Hooda was pressurised from the top (Congress leadership) to take such a decision," he said.
The Election Commission, the Prime Minister hoped, would take "serious note" of the state government's decision.