Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Amethi in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday to launch a Kalashnikov rifles manufacturing facility in the parliamentary constituency of Congress president Rahul Gandhi.
Ahead of his visit, Modi said he was "looking forward to being among my sisters and brothers of Amethi today."
At Kauhar in Amethi, PM will dedicate the Indo-Russia Rifles Pvt Limited to the nation.
The Indo-Russia Rifles Pvt Ltd is a joint venture between India’s Ordinance factory and a Russian firm. Termed a milestone in Indo-Russian cooperation, the Korwa Ordinance Factory will manufacture the latest series of the iconic Kalashnikov rifles.
A government statement said the Prime Minister will unveil several development projects in power generation, education, health and manufacturing sectors. These projects will directly benefit the Amethi region, the statement said.
"A shining example of Make in India, the joint venture will bolster the armed forces in the country and will strengthen the national security. The factory will also generate employment opportunities in Amethi and nearby areas. The Joint venture will give a tremendous boost to the UP Defence Corridor project," it said.
Modi will also address a public gathering at Kauhar.
Modi-Yogi hoarding claims Priyanka Gandhi will 'fizzle out' in UP
A hoarding stating that Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi will "fizzle out" in Uttar Pradesh has come up in neighbouring Raebareli.
Congress leaders and workers have demanded that the poster be immediately removed and action be initiated against those behind it.
While Raebareli is the parliamentary constituency of Priyanka's mother and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Congress president and brother Rahul Gandhi represents Amethi in the Lok Sabha.
"Toot jaega danka, fuss (fizzle out) ho jaengi Priyanka," stated the hoarding at Canal Road in Raebareli.
It was allegedly put up by Arun Singh, who claims to be a supporter of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Singh has also mentioned his mobile number on the hoarding.
Priyanka Gandhi, Congress's general secretary for Uttar Pradesh (East) and Sonia Gandhi's daughter, entered active politics recently.
(With PTI inputs)