PM's Uttarakhand visit: Narendra Modi visits Kedarnath, Badrinath

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his Uttarakhand visit by offering prayers at the famous Kedarnath temple shrine on October 21. He also visited the Adi Guru Shankaracharya's Samadhi Sthal in Kedarnath and offered prayers there.

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NEW DELHI/DEHRADUN: Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his Uttarakhand visit by offering prayers at the famous Kedarnath temple shrine on Friday (October 21).He also visited the Adi Guru Shankaracharya's Samadhi Sthal in Kedarnath and offered prayers there. Then arrived in Badrinath and offered prayers. PM Modi was wearing a traditional dress while offering prayers at the holy shrine. State's CM Pushkar Singh Dhami and Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Gurmeet Singh are accompanying him. The PM later inspected various ongoing development works and also laid the foundation stones for some new projects in the Chamoli district. In view of his visit, security arrangements have been tightened in the area. Both Kedarnath and Badrinath temples have been fully decorated with many quintals of flowers.

The Prime Minister arrived in Kedarnath around 8.30 AM in the morning and then went for a ''darshan'' of Baba Kedar. Later in the evening, the PM will lay the foundation stone of the 9.7 km long Gaurikund-Kedarnath ropeway project. This was all for the live updates of PM Narendra Modi's Uttarkhand visit.

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21 October 2022

19:35 PM

PM Narendra Modi attends 'Saras Mela' in Chamoli’s Mana village 

During his visit to Uttarakhand on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 'Saras Mela' in Mana village of Chamoli district. PM Modi interacted with local artisans and visited the Mela stalls. The Prime Minister laid the groundwork for various connectivity projects in Chamoli district's Mana village.

17:47 PM

PM Narendra Modi on Slave mentality

"Slave mentality grips the minds of some people so strongly that they react even to development as if it is a crime," the PM said. “Such people never get tired of praising the centres of faith in other countries but they look down upon their own country's centres of faith,” he quoted

17:14 PM

PM Narendra Modi pitches for ‘Vocal for Local’

The Prime Minister appealed to people, particularly tourists, to spend more money on purchasing locally made products to boost the ‘Vocal for Local initiative.’ He has appealed for buying and using indigenous products at various times. Buying and using locally made products will boost India’s local economy. 

16:52 PM

‘Pride in our own legacy, efforts for development are foundation of a 21st-century India’ says PM Narendra Modi

"Pride in our own legacy and every possible effort for development are the foundation of a 21st-century India," the prime minister said after laying the foundation stones for two ropeway projects to Kedarnath and Hemkund Sahib in Uttarakhand's Mana village on the India-China border.

16:36 PM

PM Modi accuses previous governments of neglecting centres of faith

Narendra Modi accuses the previous governments of leaving the centres of faith across the country in a state of neglect for years and claims that these places are now being restored to their lost glory.

16:26 PM

Modi on Uttarakhand tourism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the road to be constructed from Mana to Mana Pass will help promote tourism. He further added "I will ensure that no tourists return from here without visiting the border village of Mana."

15:55 PM

PM Modi on Delhi-Dehradun economic corridor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says that “Connectivity is a challenge in mountainous regions. Our govt is working on bringing connectivity to such areas. Four-lane expressways are being built to connect states from Delhi & UP. Delhi-Dehradun economic corridor will encourage businesses in the state.

Uttarakhand | Connectivity is a challenge in mountainous regions. Our govt is working on bringing connectivity to such areas. Four-lane expressways are being built to connect state from Delhi & UP. Delhi-Dehradun economic corridor will encourage businesses in the state: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/yaQ8Ay3rqJ

— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2022

15:24 PM

"Construction labourers working on development projects in mountain region here have a tough job to do. These labourers are doing divine work, no ordinary work. The locals should take care of them so that development works are accomplished on time," says PM Modi.

14:23 PM

"The road which is to be constructed from Mana to Mana Pass will help promote tourism. I will ensure that no tourists return from here without visiting the border village of Mana," PM Modi at Mana village.

14:23 PM

Connectivity is a challenge in mountainous regions, our govt is working on it, says PM Modi.

14:22 PM

Our government is also working towards the use of drones for the delivery of materials in the mountain areas: PM Modi

14:22 PM

Our government is also working towards the use of drones for the delivery of materials in the mountain areas: PM Modi in Chamoli

14:12 PM

"I appeal to all tourists in the country to spend at least 5% of their travel budget on buying local products," says PM Modi at Mana village in Uttarakhand.

14:11 PM

"The construction of ropeway projects (Gaurikund to Kedarnath and Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib) is not just to provide connectivity but it will give a fillip to the economic development in the state," PM Modi at Mana village.

The construction of ropeway projects (Gaurikund to Kedarnath and Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib) is not just to provide connectivity but it will give a fillip to the economic development in the state: PM Modi at Mana village pic.twitter.com/17M1z4SXyq

— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2022

14:09 PM

"Mana village is considered the last village in India. But from now onwards, every village located in the border areas will be considered as the first village of India," PM Modi at Mana village, Uttarakhand.

14:08 PM

I am extremely happy to share that Char Dham Yatra has seen a footfall of around 45 lakh devotees this year and around 4 crore people took part in Kanwar Yatra: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami at Mana village.

14:07 PM

"I express my gratitude towards PM Modi for the connectivity projects here worth more than Rs 3400 crores including two new ropeway projects connecting Gaurikund to Kedarnath and Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib," Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami at Mana village, Chamoli district.

I express my gratitude towards PM Modi for the connectivity projects here worth more than Rs 3400 crores including two new ropeway projects connecting Gaurikund to Kedarnath and Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami at Mana village, Chamoli district pic.twitter.com/PwGrbOVi3M

— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2022

11:50 AM

PM Narendra Modi at in Badrinath along with CM Pushkar Singh Dhami & Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Gurmeet Singh.

Uttarakhand | PM Narendra Modi arrives in Badrinath along with CM Pushkar Singh Dhami & Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Gurmeet Singh pic.twitter.com/sNpUdattIt

— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2022

10:58 AM

PM Modi had a free-wheeling interaction with 'Shramjeevis' working on development projects. He asked them about their native states, benefits of government welfare schemes and also enquired about their Covid vaccination status.

#WATCH | Kedarnath, Uttarakhand: PM Modi had a free-wheeling interaction with shramjeevis working on development projects. He asked them about their native states, benefits of govt welfare schemes & also enquired about their Covid vaccination status pic.twitter.com/ZIahwdfsDJ

— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2022

10:47 AM

PM Narendra Modi attends 'Saras Mela' in Mana village of Chamoli district during his visit to Uttarakhand today.

#WATCH | PM Modi attends 'Saras Mela' in Mana village of Chamoli district during his visit to Uttarakhand today.

(Source: DD) pic.twitter.com/xtB54tTbnd

— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2022

PM Modi interacts with 'Shramjeevis' working on various development projects in Kedarnath.

10:46 AM

If work happens on the ropeway project it'll be very good. This will make it convenient for senior citizens to reach the Dham, says a pilgrim in Kedarnath after PM Modi's visit

10:01 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Adi Guru Shankaracharya Samadhi Sthal in Kedarnath and offers prayers.

Uttarakhand | Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the Adi Guru Shankaracharya Samadhi Sthal in Kedarnath pic.twitter.com/NnkRNLBUJk

— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2022

09:10 AM

Here are some visuals of PM Narendra Modi performing prayers at the Kedarnath Temple.

#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi performs 'puja' at the Kedarnath Dham

(Source: DD) pic.twitter.com/9i9UkQ5jgr

— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2022

08:56 AM

PM Modi offers prayers at Kedarnath temple.

PM Shri @narendramodi performs Darshan & Pooja at Shri Kedarnath Temple in Uttarakhand. #ModiInDevBhumi https://t.co/lGU7l9WMhK

— BJP (@BJP4India) October 21, 2022

08:24 AM

PM Modi is seen wearing a handmade dress made by the women of Chamba, Himachal Pradesh. The dress is popularly called Chola Dora. This dress was gifted to PM during his recent visit to the state.

PM Modi is wearing a handmade dress made by the women of Chamba, Himachal Pradesh. The dress is popularly called Chola Dora. This dress was gifted to PM during his recent visit to the state. pic.twitter.com/71FLZUdJv1

— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2022

07:51 AM

PM Modi arrives at the Jolly Grant airport in Dehradun. He is being received by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami and Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Gurmeet Singh.

Uttarakhand | PM Modi arrives at Jolly Grant airport in Dehradun and is received by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami & Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Gurmeet Singh

PM Modi will lay the foundation stone of various projects in addition to visiting Kedarnath and Badrinath, today pic.twitter.com/wRGseBWDq8

— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2022

07:49 AM

PM Modi leaves for Kedarnath Dham to offer prayers and launch several development projects there, reports ANI.

07:49 AM

The ropeway in Kedarnath will be around 9.7 km long and will connect Gaurikund to Kedarnath, reducing the travel time between the two places from six-seven hours at present to only about 30 minutes.

07:49 AM

He will also review the progress of development work of the river front, followed by laying the foundation stone of road and ropeway projects at Mana village. Thereafter, at around 2 PM, he will review the progress of development work of arrival plaza and lakes, the statement said.

07:48 AM

Thereafter, Prime Minister Modi will reach Badrinath where, at around 11:30 AM, he will perform 'darshan' and 'puja' at Badrinath temple, the PMO said.

07:46 AM

He will visit the Adi Guru Shankaracharya Samadhi Sthal and also review the progress of development works along Mandakini Asthapath and Saraswati Asthapath.

07:46 AM

The PM will perform darshan and pooja at Kedarnath Temple. At around 9 am, Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of the Kedarnath Ropeway Project.

Uttarakhand | PM Narendra Modi to visit Kedarnath Dham today

PM will reach here at around 8:30 am. He will perform darshan and pooja at Kedarnath Temple. At around 9 am, Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of the Kedarnath Ropeway Project. pic.twitter.com/2a7V3e6eFd

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) October 21, 2022

07:45 AM

PM Modi will arrive at the Kedarnath Dham today PM will reach here at around 8:30 am. 

07:43 AM

PM Narendra Modi will visit Kedarnath and Badrinath in Uttarakhand today. He will lay the foundation stone of connectivity projects worth more than Rs 3400 crores including two new ropeway projects connecting Gaurikund to Kedarnath and Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib.

PM Narendra Modi to visit Kedarnath and Badrinath in Uttarakhand today.

He will lay foundation stone of connectivity projects worth more than Rs 3400 crores including two new ropeway projects connecting Gaurikund to Kedarnath and Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib.

(file pics) pic.twitter.com/jDNbtNXOtd

— ANI (@ANI) October 21, 2022