Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that his party Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will alone cross 370 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Speaking at a rally in Madhya Pradesh’s Jhabua, PM Modi said that for him and his party, the tribal community is not a vote bank, they are the pride of the country.

During his recent visit to Madhya Pradesh, PM Modi stressed that he was not there for election campaigning, but to serve the people. He acknowledged the various discussions that were being had about his visit and clarified that he was not starting his fight for Lok Sabha elections from Jhabua. He reiterated that his objective was to serve the citizens and work towards their betterment.

Today, PM Modi dedicated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth Rs. 7,550 crore in the Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh. As part of his visit, the Prime Minister will also distribute monthly instalments to nearly two lakh women beneficiaries of the Aahar Anudan Yojana. This scheme provides Rs. 1,500 per month to women from backward tribes, specifically for nutritious food.

Additionally, PM Modi will hand out 1.75 lakh ‘Adhikar Abhilekh’ or land rights records under the SVAMITVA scheme, providing legal proof of land ownership.

During his visit to Madhya Pradesh, Prime Minister Modi unveiled several projects aimed at strengthening the water supply and providing clean drinking water to the residents. One of the major projects that he inaugurated was the ‘Talavada Project,’ which is a drinking water supply scheme that will benefit over a thousand villages in Dhar and Ratlam.

Additionally, he laid the foundation stones for 14 urban water supply schemes under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0, which will benefit more than 50,000 households across various districts of Madhya Pradesh.

Apart from these, He will also lay the foundation stone for the ‘CM Rise School’ in Jhabua. The school promises to integrate technology to provide facilities such as smart classes and, an e-library, among others to students.

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday flagged off the 57th Statesman Vintage and Classic Car rally from Statesman House in Delhi.

Puri joined in the fun by riding in one of the vintage cars during the flag-off ceremony of the iconic rally.

After being flagged off, the rally followed the route from JP Hospital, Greater Noida via Mahamaya underbridge, then made a U-turn to reach Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium near India Gate at noon.

The prize distribution ceremony is scheduled to take place at 3 pm at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.

The Statesman Vintage & Classic Car rally is an annual event that is held in Delhi and Kolkata. It is one of the oldest continuously running events in India and the sub-continent.

The rally started in Delhi in 1964 and was then taken to Kolkata in 1968.

Iconic vintage and classic cars were featured in the rally, such as the 1936 Rolls Royce, 1926 Studebaker Erskine, 1906 Renault Freres, 1935 Rytecraft, 1938 Mercedes, 1937 Wolseley, 1932 Baby Austin, 1938 Adler,1937 Dodge, 1929 Austin 7 Tourer, 1919 Citroen Torpedo, 1913 Stoewer, 1912 Standard Coventry, and many others.

These cars are categorized as vintage, classic, post-war, and others. The main highlights of the rally were the Marmon (1927) and Oakland (1927), which were both rare that participate in the rally.

The annual rally is a special occasion for Vintage and Classic car owners. They look forward to the opportunity to drive their well-maintained cars on modern roads and share their love for automotive heritage with others. Their commitment to preserving these historic vehicles is a multi-generational effort, ensuring that the stories behind these engines of the past continue to be heard in the future.

The 57th Statesman Vintage and Classic Car rally has recently concluded, leaving behind a plethora of unforgettable memories and a renewed appreciation for the timeless beauty of these classic vehicles.

The presence of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri highlighted the importance of such events in celebrating and safeguarding our rich heritage. The rally not only showcased the evolution of automotive technology but also reminded us of the enduring spirit of human ingenuity and dedication.

Acharya Pramod Krishnam, who was removed from the Congress on Sturday for his anti-party remarks for six years and days after his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said today that there can be no compromise.

A day after his expulsion from Congress, Acharya Pramod tagged Rahul Gandhi on X, and said, there cannot be a compromise over Ram and Rashtra (nation).

Meanwhile, in a statement released by Congress general secretary (organisation) K C Venugopal it was mentioned that Congress president has approved the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee’s proposal to expel Shri Pramod Krishnam for six years with immediate effect, in view of complaints about indiscipline and repeatedly making statement against the party.

Krishnam met with Prime Minister Modi earlier this month, inviting him to the February 19 foundation stone-laying ceremony at Shri Kalki Dham.

In a post on X he expressed his heartfelt gratitude and thanks to the honourable prime minister for accepting this.

The Prime Minister expressed his gratitude for the invitation and said that it was a privilege for him to be a part of this sacred occasion associated with faith and devotion.

Last month, Krishnam called the opposition leaders unfortunate for their decision to skip the January 22nd Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

Not even a Muslim, a priest, or a Christian can turn down Lord Ram’s invitation. India’s soul belongs to Ram. India cannot even be envisaged without Ram, said Acharya Pramod at the time.

Recently, Krishnam has been questioning several of the party leadership’s choices. Earlier last week, he claimed that the opposition INDIA bloc no longer actually existed. According to him, the bloc was placed on a ventilator after it immediately contracted a lot of diseases right after its birth.

He recently made fun of the dates of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, which is being led by Rahul Gandhi, claiming that while other political parties are preparing for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, it appears like Congress is getting ready for the 2029 elections.