Latest updates: Modi repeatedly highlighted his government's attention to the region by telling the audience that there are Rs 18,000 worth of development projects going on at the moment.
Speaking in Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a special Express train for Aruanchal Pradesh which will run twice between New Delhi and Naharlagun. Modi ended his speech with the chants of Jai Hind. He will next speak in Tripura, which goes to polls on 18 February.
Modi stressed on developing tourism as well as medical facilities in the state as well as the larger North East.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Arunachal Pradesh and poll-bound Tripura on Thursday, officials said.
File image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PTI
In Arunachal Pradesh, he will participate in three programmes, including the inauguration of the Dorjee Khandu state convention centre in Itanagar.
He will also dedicate the state civil secretariat building and lay the foundation stone of the academic block of the Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Science.
From Arunachal Pradesh, Modi will proceed to Tripura where he will address two election rallies in Shanti Bazaar and Agartala.
On Wednesday, Tripura BJP chief Biplab Deb said the Modi government will act like a "father figure" to help the poor state stand on its feet and fulfil the partys campaign promises, if the party comes to power.
He accused the Left Front of running a "Sarkar's sarkar" — a reference to Chief Minister Manik Sarkar — and not people's sarkar (government), leading to high unemployment rate and lack of development.
Expressing confidence that his party would win the election, Deb told PTI that a BJP government would make the state self-reliant in five years.
Though the BJP has not announced a chief ministerial candidate, the youthful Deb (46) is seen by many as its likely choice for the top post if it gets better of the CPM, which has been in power in the tiny northeastern state for 25 years, in the elections scheduled for 18 February.
Published Date: Feb 15, 2018 12:26 PM | Updated Date: Feb 15, 2018 12:45 PM
Highlights
Earlier in the day, Modi was welcomes by Khandu
Modi laments the neglect of North East
“I can tell you with great pride that ministers and officials from the Centre are visiting the Northeast very regularly. Morarji Desai was the last PM to attend the North East Council meeting, no PM got the time to attend it after that. They became very busy," Modi said while taunting the previous government for neglecting the region.
Modi stress on improving medical facilities in Arunachal Pradesh
"Ayushman Bharat scheme will take the lead in providing quality and affordable healthcare. The health sector needs special attention. Healthcare has to be of good quality and it must be affordable," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Itanagar.
Modi wears traditional headgear in Arunachal Pradesh
Modi to hold two rallies in Tripura
Government has kickstarted projects worth Rs 18,000 crore in Arunachal Pradesh, says Modi
PM Modi ends his speech at Itanagar with chants of Jai Hind
We strengthened Direct Benefit Transfer, says Modi
We began using Aadhaar card for DBT. We had widows whom we used to send money. There were lot of loopholes. With Direct Benefit Transfer, we have stopped all this. This money used to go into the pockets of somebody. This is good governance for me, said Modi.
Modi lauds Khandu in Itanagar
Since Pema Khandu is not a CM of a state near Delhi, he is not given much TV space. But it is Khandu who is making a blue print for developing Arunachal Pradesh by 2027.
New train service for Arunachal Pradesh
My fourth big decision is that there will be a new Express train between New Delhi and Naharlagun. This will run twice a week and it will be called Arunachal Express, said Modi.
PM Modi's push for medical education in India
"We are making sure that there is at least one hospital and a medical college in at least every two to three constituency. A student can study medicine in their own state which will help bring the local touch in the field. We want to bring medical facilities in the interiors of India," said Modi.
We have strengthened DoNER
"I have come for you. I have come to serve you and for the sake of Arunachal Pradesh. We had the North East Development Council meeting in the North East. I have made sure that every Union Minister is in the North East for at least for some time in a week. We have brough transperancy and accountability in the workings of DoNER, " said Modi.
Want to develop tourism in Arunachal Pradesh, says Modi
"We want to improve tourism in Arunachal. I will tell people to come to Arunachal Pradesh for their meetings and conferences. Lot of people do it in Delhi and Mumbai. I will tell them to explore the land of Arunachal Pradesh," said Modi.
We need to work together for better India, says Modi
"Government cannot work in different direction, All have to work together for the country. If there is good co-ordination then work goes on well. Decision-making process as well as delivery system will be easier. The new secretariat will help the people of Arunachal Pradesh," Modi said.
We have brought new culture in India, says Modi
"We have started a new culture in India that you should not wait for a leader for any infrastructure project. If it has been completed, please start using it. We will come someday to inaugurate it," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
12:36 (IST)
Earlier in the day, Modi was welcomes by Khandu
12:33 (IST)
Modi laments the neglect of North East
“I can tell you with great pride that ministers and officials from the Centre are visiting the Northeast very regularly. Morarji Desai was the last PM to attend the North East Council meeting, no PM got the time to attend it after that. They became very busy," Modi said while taunting the previous government for neglecting the region.
12:31 (IST)
Modi stress on improving medical facilities in Arunachal Pradesh
"Ayushman Bharat scheme will take the lead in providing quality and affordable healthcare. The health sector needs special attention. Healthcare has to be of good quality and it must be affordable," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Itanagar.
12:25 (IST)
Modi wears traditional headgear in Arunachal Pradesh
12:16 (IST)
Modi to hold two rallies in Tripura
12:14 (IST)
Brought down prices of stents: Modi
Stents were exorbitantly priced. We brought the prices down so that the poor and middle class families benefit, said Modi at his Itanagar rally.
12:09 (IST)
Government has kickstarted projects worth Rs 18,000 crore in Arunachal Pradesh, says Modi
12:08 (IST)
PM Modi ends his speech at Itanagar with chants of Jai Hind
12:06 (IST)
We strengthened Direct Benefit Transfer, says Modi
We began using Aadhaar card for DBT. We had widows whom we used to send money. There were lot of loopholes. With Direct Benefit Transfer, we have stopped all this. This money used to go into the pockets of somebody. This is good governance for me, said Modi.
12:03 (IST)
Modi lauds Khandu in Itanagar
Since Pema Khandu is not a CM of a state near Delhi, he is not given much TV space. But it is Khandu who is making a blue print for developing Arunachal Pradesh by 2027.
12:02 (IST)
New train service for Arunachal Pradesh
My fourth big decision is that there will be a new Express train between New Delhi and Naharlagun. This will run twice a week and it will be called Arunachal Express, said Modi.
11:52 (IST)
PM Modi's push for medical education in India
"We are making sure that there is at least one hospital and a medical college in at least every two to three constituency. A student can study medicine in their own state which will help bring the local touch in the field. We want to bring medical facilities in the interiors of India," said Modi.
11:49 (IST)
We have strengthened DoNER
"I have come for you. I have come to serve you and for the sake of Arunachal Pradesh. We had the North East Development Council meeting in the North East. I have made sure that every Union Minister is in the North East for at least for some time in a week. We have brough transperancy and accountability in the workings of DoNER, " said Modi.
11:46 (IST)
Want to develop tourism in Arunachal Pradesh, says Modi
"We want to improve tourism in Arunachal. I will tell people to come to Arunachal Pradesh for their meetings and conferences. Lot of people do it in Delhi and Mumbai. I will tell them to explore the land of Arunachal Pradesh," said Modi.
11:45 (IST)
We need to work together for better India, says Modi
"Government cannot work in different direction, All have to work together for the country. If there is good co-ordination then work goes on well. Decision-making process as well as delivery system will be easier. The new secretariat will help the people of Arunachal Pradesh," Modi said.
11:42 (IST)
We have brought new culture in India, says Modi
"We have started a new culture in India that you should not wait for a leader for any infrastructure project. If it has been completed, please start using it. We will come someday to inaugurate it," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi.