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PM Modi`s Karnataka, Maharashtra visit highlights: Key development projects launched
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated two new lines of the Mumbai Metro at an event in the city on Thursday (January 19).
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PM Modi travels in the newly launched Mumbai Metro
PM Narendra Modi travelled in the newly-inaugurated Mumbai Metro on Thursday (Jan 19) and interacted with the youth onboard as well.
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PM Modi attacks previous government for indulging in corruption
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a dig at the previous government in the state over developmental projects and infrastructural growth. Speaking at the BKC rally in Mumbai, he said, "Today, everyone feels that India is doing something essential for rapid development & prosperity. Today, India is full of unprecedented confidence. With inspiration of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, sense of 'swaraj' & 'suraaj' reflects on double-engine govt of today's India."
"We have seen the time when the money for the poor's welfare used to fall prey to corruption. There was no sensitivity regarding tax received from the taxpayers. Crores of citizens had to bear its loss," he further said as quoted by ANI.
PM Modi also launched several other developmental projects in Mumbai
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates two new lines of Mumbai Metro
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Devendra Fadnavis takes dig at Uddhav Thackeray at BKC rally
While speaking at the BKC rally preceding the flagging off of two metro lines in Mumbai by PM Modi, Maharashtra Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis said that with PM Modi's "blessings" a government of "the people's liking" has come into power with Shinde as CM. He also stated that for 2.5 years, Maharashtra was ruled by a government that was "not liked" by the people while referring to Uddhav Thackeray's tenure as CM.
PM Modi receives warm welcome at Mumbai airport
He was received by Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis and Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari.
PM Modi reaches Mumbai, attends BKC rally first
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Mumbai a while ago and the rally at BKC has begun with Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde giving the opening address.
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PM Modi to begin BKC rally soon
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon begin his event in Mumbai's Bandra-Kurla Complex where he will launch Mumbai Metro's first metro network. According to reports, huge cutouts of PM Modi, Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde, and Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis have been put in at BKC.
'Neither is this region, nor Banjara society is new to me': PM Modi in Karnataka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at a programme in Kalaburgi in Karnataka, said, "Neither is this region, nor Banjara society is new to me. Our brothers and sisters from the Banjara family are always contributing towards nation-building in their own ways and I have been lucky to join them on several occasions."
PM Narendra Modi Karnataka visit: Distibutes title deeds to Banjara community
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PM Modi in his address during his Karnataka visit mentioned that previous governments were more focused on vote bank politics rather than development of the state. "Political parties that were previously in govt encouraged vote bank politics rather than working and investing on road, electricity & water infrastructure. They hindered all schemes in votebank politics. Our priority is development and not vote bank politics," said PM Modi.
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While adressing Yadgir, PM Modi laid emphasis on how Yadgir has seen development in every sector. "Be it Health, Education or Connectivity, everything has been strengthened here and Yadgir has thus remained under the Top-10 Aspirational Districts of the country," he said. "Water Security and developments related to Pharma sector have also been ensured in Yadgir," PM Modi futher said.
PM Modi further focused on how there has been a significant decline in malnourished children in Yadgir as it has seen 100 percent vaccination of children.
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While addressing Yadgiri, PM Narendra Modi said that "India can become 'Developed', only when the 'Farms' and the 'Factories' are both prosperous."
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"India will move ahead to become a truly developed country; and this will come true only with the collective march of everyone - right from the farmers to the businessmen - everyone should come forward and give their best," said PM Modi while addressing Yadgiri.
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"The way the development is being carried out in North Karnataka is appreciable. As India has completed 75 years of her independence, now is the time it marches ahead with yet more stronger spirits in the coming times," said PM Narendra Modi in Yadgiri.
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"When Jal Jeevan Mission started 3.5 years ago, out of 18 crore rural households only 3 crore rural households had a tap water connection. Today, about 11 crore rural families in the country are getting tap water" said PM Modi in Yadgiri.
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"We encouraged the aspiration of development in those districts which were declared backward by the previous government. Water security is essential for the development of 21st century India. Double-engine government is working relentlessly towards the development," said PM Modi in his address.
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"We brought development and good governance in those districts that were announced backward by the previous governments," said PM Modi in Yadgiri.
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"Elated to be in Yadgiri. Projects pertaining to water security, farmer welfare and connectivity are being launched, which will significantly benefit the region," said PM Narendra Modi in his address.
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'I am here to launch new projects related to drinking water in various districts of Karnataka and this will benefit lakhs of farmers. The multi-village drinking scheme will make sure that every family receives clean drinking water," said PM Narendra Modi in his address.
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PM Narendra Modi lays foundation stone of development of 6 lane access controlled greenfield highway from Badadal to Maradagi S Andola.
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PM Narendra Modi lays foundation stone of multi-village drinking water supply scheme.
LIVE: PM Narendra Modi reaches Karnataka
PM Narendra Modi reaches Karnataka to inaugurate various developmental projects. Governor of Karnataka also present at the event.
PM Narendra Modi Mumbai visit LIVE: Traffic Police issues advisory, check road diversions HERE
In view of the Prime Minister's visit, a few roads in the area will be closed for vehicles, while traffic will be diverted on some other routes. Entry of heavy vehicles on all roads in the area, including the Western Express Highway, shall be banned between 12:00 and 21:00 hours. However, ambulances, school buses and other buses have been exempted from this restriction.
There shall be no entry to vehicles coming from the Western Express Highway (WEH), Dharavi and Bandra-Worli Sea Link via BKC family court towards Kurla and also no entry to vehicles coming from Saint Dnyaneshwar Road towards Kurla.
There shall be 'No Parking' on any road in BKC premises. Vehicles from WEH, Bandra-Worli Sea Link going via BKC premises towards Kurla shall take a road to MMRDA junction and proceed via Dharavi T Junction towards Kurla and Eastern Express Highway, the traffic police said.
The traffic police have put in place alternative route arrangements. Vehicles proceeding from Saint Dnyaneshwar Nagar through BKC premises Income Tax junction shall proceed along Guru Nanak Hospital-Jagat Vidya Mandir Junction-Kala Nagar Junction and through Dharavi T junction towards Kurla.
Shiva Sena mocks PM Narendra Modi's visit to Mumbai
Mocking Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his visit to Mumbai, Shiv Sena (UBT) in its mouthpiece 'Saamana' said that his coming to the city was just another "campaign for his party," not for any welfare of the state.
PM Narendra Modi in Mumbai
In the evening around 5 PM, PM Narendra Modi will visit Mumbai and inaugurate, dedicate and lay the foundation stone of multiple development initiatives.
At around 6:30 PM, he will inaugurate two lines of the Mumbai Metro and also undertake a metro ride.
PM Narendra Modi in Karnataka
In Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the districts Yadgiri and Kalaburagi. At around 12 noon, in Kodekal, Yadgiri District, he will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate various developmental projects related to irrigation, drinking water and a National Highway development project.
Around 2:15 PM, Prime Minister Modi will reach Malkhed, Kalaburagi District, where he will distribute title deeds (hakku patra) to the eligible beneficiaries of newly declared revenue villages and also lay the foundation stone for a National Highway project.
PM Modi to lay foundation stone and inaugurate projects worth more than Rs 10,800 crores in Karnataka and Rs 38,800 crores in Maharashtra today.
PM Narendra Modi Karnataka, Mumbai visit LIVE Updates: To enhance India's infrastructure and to give it a new identity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Karnataka and Maharashtra to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various development projects worth Rs 49,600 crore. PM Modi first visited Yadgiri and Kalaburagi districts of Karnataka and laid the foundation stone and inaugurate various developmental projects related to irrigation, drinking water and a National Highway development project at Kodeka in the Yadgiri district. Further, to provide clean drinking water to households, PM Modi laid foundation stone of the Yadgir multi-village drinking water supply scheme under Jal Jeevan Mission would be laid at Kodekal, Yadgiri district.
These projects will give a major boost to country's infrastructure and will benefit over three lakh farmers in 560 villages of Kalaburgi, Yadagir and Vijaypur districts. Prime Minister will also inaugurate Narayanpur Left Bank Canal - Extension Renovation and Modernisation Project (NLBC-ERM). The project, with canal carrying capacity of 10,000 cusecs, can irrigate 4.5 lakh hectares of command area.
Later in the day, PM Modi reached Mumbai around 5 pm to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of projects worth around Rs 38,800 crores. He also flagged off two lines of the Mumbai Metro and will undertake a ride.