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Narendra Modi in Varanasi highlights: Mahamana Express flagged off; train will connect PM's home state to his LS constituency

IndiaFP StaffSep, 22 2017 18:12:42 IST
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Narendra Modi in Varanasi highlights: Mahamana Express flagged off; train will connect PM's home state to his LS constituency

  • 17:58 (IST)

    Modi to visit Tulsi Manas Temple soon

    Modi will visit the historic Tulsi Manas temple in Varanasi and release a postal stamp on Ramayana. He will later visit the Durga Mata temple in the city.

  • 17:39 (IST)

    My dream is to wipe out poverty from India: Modi

    Modi said that his dream is to wipe out poverty from India and all BJP schemes are made keeping in mind the empowerment of the poor. "These infrastructure projects will give a huge financial push to Uttar Pradesh," he added.

  • 17:30 (IST)

    We want the empowerment of every section of society: Modi

  • 17:29 (IST)

    India is moving forward at great speeds: Modi

    Modi said that India is moving forward at great speeds and it is changing rapidly. The government's aim is to change Uttar Pradesh, change India, he added.

    He further said that he is hopeful that the development projects will not just help Uttar Pradesh financially but also socially.

  • 17:26 (IST)

    The solution to every problem lies in development: Modi

  • 17:24 (IST)

    We are trying to change the lives of the poor: Modi

  • 17:23 (IST)

    My government's dream is the same as a poor's dream for his children: Modi

    While addressing the crowd, Modi said that no poor person wants his children to have the same poor life. No one wants their future generations to inherit poverty and therefore, my government's dream is the same as a poor's dream for his children.

    We want the poor to have the strength and courage to stand on their feet and Utkarsh bank is a step in that direction.

  • 17:18 (IST)

    Weavers will get a chance to show their strength: Modi

    While praising the weavers of Gujarat, Modi said that the Deendayal Hastkala Sankul will help them and also boost the tourism sector.

  • 17:16 (IST)

    Modi lauds Uttar Pradesh government for furthering development agenda

    Modi lauded the Uttar Pradesh government for playing a major role in the Central government's agenda of development. He said projects worth over one thousand crore will be launched from one event and one platform.

  • 17:09 (IST)

    Along with Piyush Goyal, Modi flags off Mahamana Express

  • 17:07 (IST)

    Prime Minister inaugurates water ambulance

  • 17:03 (IST)

    Narendra Modi flags off Mahamana Express

  • 17:02 (IST)

    Uttar Pradesh governor Ram Naik also present at the event

  • 16:58 (IST)

    Yogi Adityanath welcomes Prime Minister Modi

    While welcoming Modi, Uttar Pradesh chief minister said that it is an honour to receive the prime minister and his government will continue to work towards the welfare of poor and women.

  • 16:54 (IST)

    Smriti Irani lauds establishment of Deendayal Hastakala Sankul

    Union minister Smriti Irani lauded the establishment of the handicrafts centre, Deendayal Hastakala Sankul, which was completed before its scheduled time. This was inaugurated by Modi along with Irani on Friday.

  • 16:49 (IST)

    In Pictures: Modi at Deendayal Hastkala Sankul

  • 16:47 (IST)

    Keshav Prasad Maurya addresses the gathering, says Modi most powerful world leader

    Uttar Pradesh's deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya addressed the gathering and said that Narendra Modi is the most powerful world leader. "He has worked relentlessly for the poor for past three years," he added.

  • 16:42 (IST)

    A look at Narendra Modi's intinerary for Friday

    Modi will be dedicating Deendayal Hastkala Sankul, a trade facilitation centre for handicrafts, in Bada-Lalpur near Varanasi. The prime minister will also launch other projects including Utkarsh Bank which specialises in micro-finance, 'Jal Ambulance' (water ambulance) service and 'Jal Shav Vahan' (water-based vehicle for carrying bodies) service.

    In the evening, Modi will be visiting the historic Tulsi Manas Temple in Varanasi, where he will also be releasing a postal stamp on Ramayana. He plans to visit the Durga Mata Temple in the city later on Friday.

  • 16:38 (IST)

    PM Modi inaugurates Deendayal Hastkala Sankul

  • 16:38 (IST)

    PM Modi's address at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium in Varanasi to begin shortly

  • 16:35 (IST)

    Modi to release Ramayana-themed postal stamp

    Prime Minister Modi will visit the historic Tulsi Manas Temple in Varanasi today, where he is set to release a postal stamp based on Ramayana. He will later visit the Durga Mata Temple in the city.

  • 16:33 (IST)

  • 16:33 (IST)

    PM Modi reaches Varanasi, will launch several infra projects

    Narendra Modi is in Varanasi today and the prime minister is set to launch several infrastructure projects in his Lok Sabha constituency.Modi would be dedicating Deendayal Hastkala Sankul, a trade facilitation centre for handicrafts, in Bada-Lalpur near Varanasi. 

Prime Minister Narenda Modi will be on a two-day visit to his parliamentary constituency of Varanasi starting Friday. During the visit, the prime minister will inaugurate several projects covering sectors like infrastructure railways, financial inclusion and sanitation.

File image of Narendra Modi. PTI

File image of Narendra Modi. PTI

Modi would be dedicating Deendayal Hastkala Sankul, a trade facilitation centre for handicrafts, in Bada-Lalpur near Varanasi. The prime minister will also launch other projects including Utkarsh Bank which specialises in micro-finance, 'Jal Ambulance' (water ambulance) service and 'Jal Shav Vahan' (water-based vehicle for carrying bodies) service.

In the evening, Modi will be visiting the historic Tulsi Manas Temple in Varanasi, where he will also be releasing a postal stamp on Ramayana. He plans to visit the Durga Mata Temple in the city later on Friday.

The biggest highlight of the day will be the Mahamana Express, which will be flagged off by Modi. The train will connect Varanasi to Vadodara and Surat in Gujarat.

Modi's second day in Varanasi

On Saturday, Modi will not only be inaugurating several development projects but also address several gatherings, where he will speak with farmers and weavers and interact with Muslim women. The prime minister will briefly participate in a sanitation-related activity in a village of Shahanshahpur, where he will be distributing certificates to beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural and Urban) before addressing the gathering.

Modi will inaugurate nearly 17 infrastructure projects including the Ramnagar-Samne Ghat bridge and the Balua Gha bridge, and lay the foundation of nearly six project including Ramna Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), said Bhardwaj.

The prime minister will dedicate to the nation a community kitchen ('Annakshetra') near the famous Kash Vishwanath temple, Varanasi Divisional Commissioner Niti Ramesh Gokarn said. Modi will also inaugurate 'Pashu Arogya Mela' in Shahanshahpur on the outskirts of the city and address a gathering of farmers.

Modi will also distribute loan waiver certificates to some farmers, whose loans have been waived by the BJP-led Utta Pradesh government.

In a major outreach initiative, Modi will also interact with a gathering of nearly 700 Muslim women at the DLW auditorium, Bhardwaj said.The prime minister will also felicitate some madrassa students, he said.

In the evening, Modi is likely to visit the famous Assi Ghat and participate in a 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' programme.


Published Date: Sep 22, 2017 05:14 pm | Updated Date: Sep 22, 2017 06:12 pm


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