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PM Narendra Modi clears doubts on OROP, says even those who took VRS are eligible
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Badarpur to Escorts Mujesar (Faridabad) line.
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PM Modi concludes his address with 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan' and 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'.
The government has taken a big decision and this is inspired by a feeling of patriotism, respect towards veterans. Many people are trying to do politics. Those who didn't do anything for 40 years have no right to speak & speak on behalf of Jawans: PM Modi
Some people are misleading the people and the Jawans of the nation on the issue of VRS. We assure you that OROP will cover those who were forced to take voluntary retirement from the Army: PM Modi
When we analysed, we found that this OROP scheme cannot be implemented with just Rs 500 crore. It will require around Rs 8,000 to 10,000 crore. Our government decided to implemented. In our forces most of the soldiers who are on lower posts. Some people feel that those who left the Army will not get OROP, I assure that you too will get benefited by this: PM Modi
During election campaign in Haryana, I had talked about OROP scheme. This scheme was hanging fire for the past 42 years. There is nothing important than respecting the soldiers of this country. It wasn't an easy task, but we are working on it: PM Modi.
Haryana is today known for 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padao'. Moreover, Faridabad is mentioned in the list of smart city: PM Modi
Economic analysts have claimed that during this economic slowdown worldwide, one nation that has stood stable is 'Hindustan': PM Modi
Yesterday we celebrated Janmashtmi and whenever we celebrate this festival it's not Dwarka that we remember, but Haryana too. Kurkshetra is remembered for Lord Krishna: PM Modi.
I've seen Faridabad developing. It has become a mini Hindustan: PM Modi
Metro from here will not stop here, we'll take it further to Ballabhgarh: PM Modi.
The way ahead lies in taking everyone together, centre and states working together. Infrastructure is essential for progress: PM Modi
Every poor must get his own house. It's a difficult task, but we have to achieve it. Venkaiah Naidu has proposed a scheme through which poor people will be provided with homes with all the basic amenities: PM Modi.
If some work is incomplete, it is the duty of this government to complete it. Solution does not lie only in criticising: PM Modi
If there will be development there will be employment, farmers will get benefits, children will get education and poverty-stricken will get homes. Hence, we are working on one agenda which is 'development': PM Modi
Haryana is my second home. After leaving Gujarat, I'd spent most of my time in Haryana only. I can never forget the love of the people of this state. Whatever love i've got here, I'll make sure I repay that with development here: PM Modi.
PM Modi begins his address with slogans 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan'.
PM Modi has reached Sports Complex (Faridabad) to address a huge gathering.
PM Narendra Modi reaches Bata Chowk Metro Station along with Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu and Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar.
PM Narendra Modi interacted with passengers in Metro and also took selfies with them.
Several dignitaries including many Haryana Cabinet ministers have reached the venue from where PM Modi will address the gathering.
PM Modi traveled through metro train to inaugurate Badarpur-Faridabad line.
PM Modi took to Twitter and wrote, "will visit Faridabad, where I will inaugurate the Badarpur-Mujesar Metro Line and address a public meeting."
There are nine stations in this section - Sarai, NHPC Chowk, Mewala Maharajpur, Sector 28, Badkal Mor, Old Faridabad, Neelam Chowk Ajronda, Bata Chowk and Escorts Mujesar - which is an extension of the Metro`s Violet Line, currently running from ITO to Badarpur.
All these stations are elevated and located on either side of the Delhi-Mathura Road (NH-2).
The project has been completed within the sanctioned cost of Rs. 2,494 crore. The metro line is 13.875 km long.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the Badarpur to Escorts Mujesar (Faridabad) line.
The extension of Delhi Metro till Faridabad, an industrial hub in Haryana, will ease commuting between both cities. Nearly 200,000 people travel between both cities daily, clogging the connecting roads, a Haryana government spokesman said.