PM Modi's roadshow in Varanasi Day 2: As it happened

PM Narendra Modi on Sunday held roadshow for the second consecutive day in Varanasi.

Pic courtesy: @BJP4UP

Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said development of Poorvanchal (eastern Uttar Pradesh) has been his "dream", and hit out at successive state governments for not doing anything to develop the region.

Addressing a rally after the conclusion of his roadshow here, Modi said despite Poorvanchal having everything essential for development, it still lagged behind.

"There is fertile land and hard working people but there is no good government," he said.

11 March 2017

19:33 IST

20:53 IST

PM signs off with 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' chants.

20:51 IST

PM Modi appeals to people to vote for BJP and make a strong government in UP. 

20:50 IST

Both BSP and SP are same. As for Congress, what can one say - PM.

20:49 IST

Only development will elevate people from poverty and give jobs to youth - PM.

I have a clear vision, irrigation for farmers, education for students, jobs for youth and medicines for elders, reiterates PM.

20:48 IST

We wanted to build a ring road but the state (UP) government did not cooperate and kept obstructing that. They did not cooperate - PM. 

20:47 IST

We creating infrastructure so that people do not need to travel to Lucknow or Delhi for treatment - PM.

20:46 IST

UP government rejected to sign MoU with the Centre that would have cut down the power deficit in the state, says PM.

20:45 IST

30 lakh families in UP need houses, Centre asked state for their list but they're sleeping, they couldn't make a list how'll they make houses - PM.

20:43 IST

Every Indian should have his or her own home by 2022. It is sad that so many years after independence also people do not have homes - PM.

55 lakh LPG connections have been provided to the poor in UP so far - PM.

20:41 IST

PM Modi talks about his dream of 24x7 electricity in all houses.

20:38 IST

We want to develop tourism, everyone will benefit from it - PM.

20:36 IST

PM Modi talks about potential of tourism in the area, laments the lack of infrastructure.

20:35 IST

I have inherited nothing. Whatever I have got is from the people of Kashi. That is why I have the guts to take decisions, says PM. 

20:34 IST

PM Modi takes a dig at Akhilesh Yadav and Rahul Gandhi, says they have inherited everything from their family.

20:32 IST

Previous government did not even have the data on the number of OROP beneficiaries, says PM.

20:30 IST

PM Modi slams Congress over 'one rank, one pension' issue.

20:30 IST

"We delivered a massive blow at the enemies but sadly Opposition asked proof of surgical strikes," says PM.

They were asking if we did not lose any soldier, says PM. 

20:26 IST

PM talks about surgical strikes carried out by the Indian Army at terrorist launch pads across LoC.

PM Modi says we taught our enemies a lesson. 

20:25 IST

Earlier the question being asked would be 'what money was lost (in the scams)', now the question is, 'Modi ji what has come back - PM.

20:21 IST

Babus and netas have looted this country, I have to eradicate that, says PM.

20:20 IST

People of Varanasi should be proud that there is not even one stain on your MP - PM.

PM Modi says that time has come when honest will be respected in India.

20:19 IST

Demonetisation united all the corrupt, says PM.

20:16 IST

The Cong, SP and BSP have always criticised each other, but they teamed up after the announcement on demonetisation - PM.

20:15 IST

Its been so many years since we attained freedom but a small section misused their power and position - PM.

20:15 IST

Shouldn't corruption be stopped, PM asks the crowd.

20:11 IST

The eastern part of India has to scale new heights of development, says PM.

PM adds, the area has all it takes to become developed. Poorvancahal has everything but not the correct government, he adds.

20:10 IST

Our mantra is 'sabka saath, sabka vikas', says PM.

20:09 IST

'The state government should have been happy that the PM was funding the underground cabling work, but they created impediments'.

"They were afraid that Modi would get credit, so the roads were not repaired after underground cabling was done". 

20:09 IST

He mocks the Opposition, says they believe in 'kuch ka saath, kuch ka vikas'.

20:06 IST

PM Modi slams Opposition for not focussing on development.

20:05 IST

Most governments focused on quick-fixes and short term development - PM. 

20:04 IST

PM Modi quotes Mark Twain.

20:04 IST

Varanasi is older than history, tradition themselves, says PM.

20:03 IST

This love and affection inspires me to serve people more, says PM.

20:03 IST

Your support, courage gives strength to fight, says PM Modi.

19:58 IST

Overwhelmed by the response, the crowd has surpassed yesterday's record, says PM.

19:56 IST

PM Modi begins his speech with chants of 'har har Mahadev'

19:41 IST

PM Modi begins his speech.

19:33 IST

प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi कुछ देर में वाराणसी में जनसभा को संबोधित करेंगे। लाइव देखें https://t.co/jtwD1yPhm4 पर। #भगवामय_पूर्वांचल pic.twitter.com/f2o1oQmtqd

— BJP (@BJP4India) March 5, 2017

19:21 IST

PM's roadshow reaches conclusion point of Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith.

He will address rally shortly.

18:59 IST

Sea of people at PM Shri @narendramodi's road show in Varanasi. Watch LIVE at https://t.co/yVo3Zj2LIR #भगवामय_पूर्वांचल pic.twitter.com/DKaJBWleyW

— BJP LIVE (@BJPLive) March 5, 2017

18:57 IST

मोदीजी के संग गंगा मैया,
अबकी डूबेगी झूठों को नैया... #भगवामय_पूर्वांचल pic.twitter.com/bQddadOTHx

— BJP Uttar Pradesh (@BJP4UP) March 5, 2017

17:59 IST

PM Modi's road show reaches Teliyabag amid chants of 'Modi Modi'.

17:58 IST

अद्भुत संगम: काशी में मोदीजी के रोड शो के दौरान चप्पा चप्पा दिख रहा केसरिया... #भगवामय_पूर्वांचल pic.twitter.com/bLciagXA3J

— BJP Uttar Pradesh (@BJP4UP) March 5, 2017

17:27 IST

As PM Modi's roadshow proceeds through Varanasi, crowds shout, 'har har Modi, ghar ghar Modi'.

17:19 IST

Crowds flood the streets at PM @narendramodi's roadshow in Varanasi. People chants 'Modi-Modi' slogan. Watch LIVE at https://t.co/aNqO3plh7P pic.twitter.com/asbMXLJohc

— BJP LIVE (@BJPLive) March 5, 2017

17:18 IST

In Pictures: PM @narendramodi's road show in Varanasi. Watch LIVE athttps://t.co/aNqO3plh7P #भगवामय_पूर्वांचल pic.twitter.com/nWXqgQYwwG

— BJP LIVE (@BJPLive) March 5, 2017

17:08 IST

Currently BJP holds 3 out of 5 Assembly seats in Varanasi, 2 held by SP.

17:00 IST

वाराणसी में पीएम @narendramodi के रोड शो में उमड़ा जनसैलाब। #भगवामय_पूर्वांचल pic.twitter.com/mxp9r524Uz

— BJP Uttar Pradesh (@BJP4UP) March 5, 2017

16:59 IST

Crowd at Pandeypur chauraha shouts 'Modi Modi' and 'Vande Matram'.

16:59 IST

The roadshow started from Pandeypur chauraha.

16:58 IST

Earlier, the PM had landed at police lines helipad in Varanasi.

16:57 IST

PM Modi begins Varanasi roadshow.