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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.
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PM signs off with 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' chants.
PM Modi appeals to people to vote for BJP and make a strong government in UP.
Both BSP and SP are same. As for Congress, what can one say - PM.
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.
We wanted to build a ring road but the state (UP) government did not cooperate and kept obstructing that. They did not cooperate - PM.
We creating infrastructure so that people do not need to travel to Lucknow or Delhi for treatment - PM.
UP government rejected to sign MoU with the Centre that would have cut down the power deficit in the state, says PM.
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.
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.
PM Modi talks about his dream of 24x7 electricity in all houses.
We want to develop tourism, everyone will benefit from it - PM.
PM Modi talks about potential of tourism in the area, laments the lack of infrastructure.
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.
PM Modi takes a dig at Akhilesh Yadav and Rahul Gandhi, says they have inherited everything from their family.
Previous government did not even have the data on the number of OROP beneficiaries, says PM.
PM Modi slams Congress over 'one rank, one pension' issue.
"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.
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.
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.
Babus and netas have looted this country, I have to eradicate that, says PM.
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.
Demonetisation united all the corrupt, says PM.
The Cong, SP and BSP have always criticised each other, but they teamed up after the announcement on demonetisation - PM.
Its been so many years since we attained freedom but a small section misused their power and position - PM.
Shouldn't corruption be stopped, PM asks the crowd.
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.
Our mantra is 'sabka saath, sabka vikas', says PM.
'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".
He mocks the Opposition, says they believe in 'kuch ka saath, kuch ka vikas'.
PM Modi slams Opposition for not focussing on development.
Most governments focused on quick-fixes and short term development - PM.
PM Modi quotes Mark Twain.
Varanasi is older than history, tradition themselves, says PM.
This love and affection inspires me to serve people more, says PM.
Your support, courage gives strength to fight, says PM Modi.
Overwhelmed by the response, the crowd has surpassed yesterday's record, says PM.
PM Modi begins his speech with chants of 'har har Mahadev'
PM Modi begins his speech.
PM's roadshow reaches conclusion point of Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith.
He will address rally shortly.
PM Modi's road show reaches Teliyabag amid chants of 'Modi Modi'.
As PM Modi's roadshow proceeds through Varanasi, crowds shout, 'har har Modi, ghar ghar Modi'.
Currently BJP holds 3 out of 5 Assembly seats in Varanasi, 2 held by SP.
Crowd at Pandeypur chauraha shouts 'Modi Modi' and 'Vande Matram'.
The roadshow started from Pandeypur chauraha.
Earlier, the PM had landed at police lines helipad in Varanasi.
PM Modi begins Varanasi roadshow.
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.