New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asserted that his government's core philosophy, 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas', has eliminated vote-bank politics in favour of universal development.

Speaking at the 'Seva Jyoti' event, the Prime Minister emphasised that public welfare measures must cover every section of society without bias.

He noted that every problem which arises in the country affects every community, so the solutions must also be meant for everyone.

"Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas has been the foundation of good governance for me. Our country has faced a major tragedy: society was divided along vote-bank lines for the sake of politics. If water does not reach the fields, who suffers? Are farmers of only one cas...