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PM Modi's address at a public gathering in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu

Published By : Admin | February 28, 2024 | 12:03 IST
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed an enthusiastic crowd in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. The PM thanked each and every one for their presence, love, respect and affection. The PM also expressed his happiness from the core to be surrounded by so many people.

The PM initiated his address by noting that the people of Tamil Nadu are looking at BJP with great hopes and said, “People are seeing how BJP has taken forward the positive politics of sensitivity and social justice in the country. This immense love and trust of Tamil Nadu is a big responsibility for us.”

The PM further assured to the people of Tirunelveli, “BJP will leave no stone unturned in fulfilling this responsibility and living up to your trust. This is Modi Ki guarantee - Idu Modiyin Guarantee”. Underlining the vision of the state, the PM praised, “The people of Tamil Nadu are people who are in step with the future. Tamil Nadu is identified by technology and new thinking. This is what brings Tamil Nadu closer to BJP.”

PM Modi mentioned that there is a significant change which today even the ones staying out of the country are witnessing and that the change is - India's increasing stature in the world, India's increasing respect. Adding on, the PM went on to say, when the people of the Tamil community spread all over the world see that they are being looked at with respect because they are Indians, their belief is strengthened and that the central government is doing the right thing. This change has come from the country's stable, developing and strong BJP government. That is why today Tamil Nadu is joining BJP so fast.

“For the first time under the BJP government, the distance from Delhi to Tamil Nadu has reduced so much. Today, the benefits of every scheme related to the poor, farmers, women and youth are reaching the southern corner of India. Today, Tamil Nadu itself is a witness to how the BJP government works,” PM Modi remarked with confidence.

PM Modi positively asserted that if new AIIMS campuses have been opened in other parts of the country in 10 years then AIIMS Madurai will soon be opened and further added, “Today, if every poor person in the country is getting guaranteed free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh, then more than Fifty Lakhs of the beneficiaries are our brothers and sisters of Tamil Nadu. And we are doing this service when there is a government in the state which does not cooperate with us even for the welfare of Tamil Nadu.”

In an attempt to make the people aware and cautious, the PM remarked, “The anti-development political parties and the state government that is opposed to the development of Tamil Nadu have looted you a lot in the name of development of Tamil Nadu.” The PM then reassured that “Modi will not let this happen. And this is also Modi Ki Guarantee - Idu Modiin Guarantee.”

“It is very important for Tamil Nadu to develop for a Viksit Bharat. That is why the Government of India is trying its best to bring maximum investment and industry here. Both travel and business has become easier here due to Tirunelveli-Chennai Vande Bharat Express,” PM Modi said in a hopeful statement.

Reminiscing the divine spiritual and religious history of Tamil Nadu, the PM mentioned that Tamil Nadu has a profound link with Shri Ram and that the PM also visited Dhanushkodi and numerous temples ahead of the grand Ayodhya event. The PM expressed his discontent towards the opposition by claiming that “India celebrated the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. A few days ago, a resolution was laid in the Parliament regarding the same. All the members of DMK left the house. This behaviour shows how much the DMK leaders despise your faith. DMK and Congress are hell-bent on dividing the nation. Whereas, BJP considers every person as a family member..."


The PM positively maintained, “At BJP's core is the nation's priority. We ensure the safe return of Indians globally, as seen in Abhinandan's return from Pakistan and fishermen rescues. We even brought back Indians facing death sentences in Qatar. Under Congress or coalition governments, such swift action for Indian safety wouldn't be possible. They failed to ensure even an Indian's safety in Pakistan for years.”

Drawing attention to a ridiculous turn of event, the PM expressed his dissatisfaction towards DMK’s sheer misconduct and said, “DMK is a party which does not work but remains ahead to take false credit. Who doesn't know that these people stick their stickers on our schemes. Now they have crossed the limit. They have pasted the sticker of China to take credit for ISRO launchpad in Tamil Nadu. This is an insult to our country, an insult to our patriotic space scientists. The people of Tamil Nadu are going to punish DMK severely for such drama.”

The PM underlined his visionary outlook towards making Bharat a Viksit Bharat and positively affirmed that “Modi also has a track record of 10 years and a vision for the next 5 years. We have transformed India from 11th position to the fifth largest economy in the world. Our vision is that in the third term we will make India the third largest economy in the world. In the next 5 years we are going to expand our industries for a developed India. Today we have given options to our youth of Tamil Nadu to study subjects like medicine and engineering in our Tamil language.”

Taking a jibe at the opposition, PM Modi remarked, “In the 2024 elections, on one side is BJP which talks about development and vision, while on the other side are parties like DMK and Congress. They want to join the government so that they can take their family forward and fill their family's pockets.”

The PM emphasized on the need for Tamil Nadu to have a strong leadership and said that Tamil Nadu, known for leading societal progress, deserves leaders who prioritize its development. The PM gave a way forward to this and said this can be achieved by engaging citizens in open dialogue about the state's future, focusing on collaborative solutions, and uniting towards shared goals.

In gratification, PM Modi said that this time Tamil Nadu will bless that BJP which is concerned about the future of the state’s children. “Certainly, people have unprecedented confidence in BJP so much so that, even the opposition leaders have also started saying that BJP and NDA are going to break the record of the last elections this time,” PM said.

Being all optimistic and in full vigor, the PM concluded, “We have a lot of work to do to turn this confidence into a big win. We have to take the vision of our third term to every house and every booth.”

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi participated in Veer Baal Diwas today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Addressing the gathering on the occasion of the 3rd Veer Baal Diwas, he said their Government had started the Veer Baal diwas in memory of the unparalleled bravery and sacrifice of the Sahibzades. He added that this day had now become a festival of national inspiration for crores of Indians. He further added this day had worked to inspire many children and youth with indomitable courage. Shri Modi lauded the 17 children who were conferred with Veer Baal awards in the fields of bravery, innovation, science and technology, sports and arts today. He added that today’s awardees symbolised the capability of the children and youth of India to excel in various fields. The Prime Minister paid his tributes to the Gurus and the brave Sahibzades on the occasion and also congratulated the awardees and their families.

Recalling the sacrifice of the brave Sahibzades, Shri Modi said it was imperative for today’s youth to know about their saga of bravery and therefore, it was important to recall those events too. He added that it was over three centuries ago on this day the courageous Sahibzades had sacrificed their lives at tender ages. The Prime Minister noted that despite the tender ages of Sahib Zorawar Singh and Sahib Fateh Singh, their courage knew no bounds. He added that the Sahibzades rejected all the temptations of the Mughal Sultanate, endured all the atrocities and chose to embrace the death sentence ordered by Wazir Khan with utmost bravery. Shri Modi remarked that the Sahibzadas reminded him of the valor of Guru Arjan Dev, Guru Tegh Bahadur, and Guru Gobind Singh and this bravery was the spiritual strength of our faith. He added that the Sahibzadas chose to sacrifice their lives but never wavered from the path of faith. The Prime Minister emphasized that Veer Bal Diwas teaches us that no matter how difficult the circumstances, nothing is greater than the nation and national interest. He said “Every act done for the country is an act of bravery and every child and youth living for the country is a Veer Balak”.

“This year's Veer Bal Diwas is even more special as it marks the 75th year of the establishment of the Indian Republic and our Constitution”, said the Prime Minister. He emphasized that in this 75th year of Indian Constitution, every citizen of the country is drawing inspiration from the brave Sahibzadas to work for the unity and integrity of the nation. Shri Modi highlighted that the strong democracy of India was proud that this day was built on the bravery and sacrifice of the Sahibzadas. He underscored that our democracy inspires us towards the upliftment of the last person in society. “The Constitution teaches us that no one is small or big in the country”, said Shri Modi. He added that this principle aligns with the teachings of our Gurus, who advocated for the welfare of all. The Prime Minister stressed that the life of the Sahibzadas teaches us not to compromise on the integrity and ideals of the nation and similarly, the Constitution upholds the principle of India's sovereignty and integrity. He added that the magnitude of our democracy embodies the teachings of the Gurus, the sacrifice of the Sahibzadas, and the mantra of national unity.

“From past till present, the energy of the youth has played a significant role in India's progress”, said Shri Modi. He highlighted that from the fight for independence to the 21st-century movements, Indian youth have contributed to every revolution. The Prime Minister stressed that the world looks at India with hope and expectations because of the power of the youth. He remarked that today, from start-ups to science, sports to entrepreneurship, youth power is driving new revolutions. Hence, he added, the government's biggest focus in policy is empowering the youth. He stressed that all policies, whether for the start-up ecosystem, the future of the space economy, the sports and fitness sector, the fintech and manufacturing industry, or skill development and internship schemes, are youth-centric and aimed at benefiting young people. He further underscored that in every sector related to the country's development, young people are getting new opportunities while their talent and self-confidence was receiving support from the Government. The Prime Minister remarked that in today's rapidly changing world, new needs, expectations, and future directions were emerging. He stressed on the importance of making our youth futuristic, given the shift from traditional software to AI and the rise of machine learning. Shri Modi highlighted that the country started preparing for this long ago with the new National Education Policy, which modernized education and provided an open sky for learning. He emphasized that over 10,000 Atal Tinkering Labs have been set up to foster innovation among young children. Shri Modi stated that the 'Mera Yuva Bharat' campaign aims to provide practical opportunities along with education, increase the sense of duty towards society among youth.

Stressing on the importance of staying fit, noting that a healthy youth will lead to a capable nation, Shri Modi said that the 'Fit India' and 'Khelo India' movements aimed to increase fitness awareness among the younger generation. The Prime Minister announced the launch of the 'Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan', which will promote a healthy competition among village panchayats to eliminate malnutrition and form the basis of a developed India.

“Veer Bal Diwas fills us with inspiration and motivates us for new resolutions”, remarked the Prime Minister. He emphasized that our standard should now be the best. He urged the youth to work towards making their respective sectors the best. Shri Modi said “If we work on infrastructure, our roads, rail network, and airport infrastructure should be the best in the world. If we work on manufacturing, our semiconductors, electronics, and auto vehicles should be the best globally. If we work in tourism, our destinations, travel amenities, and hospitality should be the best. If we work in the space sector, our satellites, navigation technology, and astronomy research should be the best”. The Prime Minister remarked that the inspiration for setting such high goals comes from the bravery of the Sahibzadas. He stressed that big goals are now our resolutions. Shri Modi remarked that the country had complete confidence in the capabilities of its youth and underscored that the youth of India, who can lead the world's largest companies, innovate to guide the modern world, and prove their mettle in every major country and field, can achieve anything for their nation when given new opportunities. Therefore, he said, that the goal of a developed India was assured and the success of Atmanirbhar Bharat was certain.

Remarking that every era gave the youth of a country the opportunity to change its destiny, Shri Modi highlighted that during the freedom struggle, Indian youth broke the arrogance of foreign rule and achieved their goals while today, the youth have the goal of a developed India. He stressed that in this decade, we must lay the foundation for rapid development over the next 25 years. The Prime Minister urged the youth to make the most of this time, advance in every sector, and propel the nation forward. He emphasized his vision of bringing one lakh youth into politics, whose families have never been involved in active politics. He added that this initiative was crucial for the next 25 years and encouraged the youth to be part of this campaign to bring a new generation into politics. Shri Modi announced that the 'Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue' would be held at the beginning of next year on Swami Vivekananda's birth anniversary. He added that millions of youth from villages, towns, and cities across the country will participate, discussing the vision and roadmap for a developed India.

The Prime Minister emphasized that the in the upcoming decade, especially the next five years, would be crucial for fulfilling the resolutions of Amrit Kaal's 25 years. He highlighted the need to harness the entire youth power of the country. The Prime Minister expressed confidence that the support, cooperation, and energy of the youth will take India to great heights. He concluded by paying homage to the Gurus, the brave Sahibzadas, and Mata Gujri ji.

The Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt Annapurna Devi was present among other dignitaries at the event.

Background

Veer Baal Diwas is a nationwide celebration honouring children as the foundation of India’s future. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the event and launched ‘Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan’. The programme aims at improving the nutritional outcomes and well-being by strengthening implementation of nutrition related services and by ensuring active community participation.

Various initiatives will also be run across the nation to engage young minds, promote awareness about the significance of the day, and foster a culture of courage and dedication to the nation. A series of online competitions, including interactive quizzes, will be organized through the MyGov and MyBharat Portals. Interesting activities like storytelling, creative writing, poster-making among others will be undertaken in schools, Child Care Institutions and Anganwadi centres.

Awardees of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) were also present during the programme