Friends, we have seen many elections. Contestants contest with each other, political parties fight in the elections, but it is the first time I am seeing people contesting the election! It seems as if the people have decided and the direction of wind that I can sense is not only limited in Rajasthan but in entire India. Friends, on 8th December, we will contest in Rajasthan and also in India!

Friends, Madam Sonia Ji came to Rajasthan and she said that Congress has worked so much, it has served people so well that Rajasthan has reached newer heights of development! Can you believe this statement? Because it is of no use to get a certificate from outsiders, only what the local people say is final! Do you believe this thing? Can you see any truth in it? Friends, forget about you, the Supreme Court itself scolded the Rajasthan government. The apex court of this country said that if you can’t maintain law and order then give up on it! At the same time Rajasthan High Court said that you do not know how to govern. Not only this, the Governor of Rajasthan is of their party only. Governor Madam said that neither can you build roads, nor can you take care of the tribal issues, if you do not know how to work, hand it over to me, I will do it for you! The Supreme Court doubts, the High Court scolds, your own Governor expresses her rage against you and still the Madam says that everything is fine here! Ok Madam, do not believe the Supreme Court, High Court, or the Governor for that matter, but at least believe on what the Shahzada says!

Friends, in the Congress government, there have been 40 riots in Rajasthan. When a riot broke in Bharatpur district, then the Shahzada, without informing Rajasthan government went to Bharatpur. He reached Bharatpur riding on someone’s motorcycle. Friends, the people of Rajasthan know well that who was driving the bike? Whole Rajasthan knows about his history and geography? Everyone knows his deeds well? He was riding the bike and it was a stolen bike! What a scene it must be! Just think, the Shahzada is ready to ride with a history sheeter, but is not ready to sit along with the Chief Minister of Rajasthan! The Shahzada prefers to ride a stolen bike compared to the car of his party’s Rajasthan government, what kind of distrust is this?

Friends, the government whose work is not appreciated by any constitutional body, how can we trust such government? When our country got freedom, many other countries, including many small nations, got freedom after us, but they surpassed us and our condition kept deteriorating..! Friends, if after ‘Swaraj’, the independence, there would have been focus on ‘Suraaj’, the good governance, then the country would not have been in such situation. The biggest problem in front of our country today is bad governance! Till the time we move towards good governance unshackling from bad governance, we can’t solve the problems of this nation!

Friends, Congress does not believe in good governance. They think that they will remain in power with the politics of manipulations, their pockets will keep getting filled, and some of their coming generations will have fortunes left to them, this is the mentality of Congress party! Friends, bad governance is such a disease that makes our country hollow. It is such a disease that depresses every citizen of India; it creates a sense of mistrust and at times also leads to outrage! The way diabetes makes a healthy, fit and fine body hollow from inside and makes it a host to various diseases, in the same way bad governance is like diabetes for India, which is making our country hollow from inside!

Friends, if Gujarat is reaching new heights of growth, its basic reason is good governance. People should get answers to their questions, their grievances should be redressed, problems should be solved. Friends, government is not of the rich, neither it should be! If well to do person becomes ill, doctors from across the world come to his aid, but if a poor falls ill, he has no other option except a government hospital. If son of a rich man has to study, then the best teachers of the world can be hired, but for a poor kid, there is nothing more than government school in his fate. Friends, government should be for the unprivileged! If they had the slightest of attachment with the poor, then more than one lakh post for teachers in the government schools of Rajasthan would not have been vacant. Friends, you only tell me… is the youth of Rajasthan not capable to become a teacher? Can you become teachers or not? Can you teach kids or not? But, this Rajasthan government has no faith in you! When more than one lakh posts of teachers are vacant, where education of children is not taken care of, then how will they care for the future of Rajasthan?

Friends, to what extent has corruption gone up! Look at the examples of bad governance, it leaves an open ground for the corruption! The farmers of our country from Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, they worked hard day and night and produced wheat to fill the granaries of the country. But look at the bad governance, there is no place to keep the wheat that has been produced by the hard work of farmer of our country. They keep the wheat in open fields, on railway platforms and the wheat gets soaked and rots! When a PIL was filed, then the Supreme Court asked the Government of India to distribute this wheat amongst the poor. Friends, this work should have been done or not? The instructions of Supreme Court should have been followed or not? Did they follow it? No, they did not! Do you know what they did? They did let the wheat rot there and then they sold it to brewers at the rate of 80 paisa! Friends, isn’t it an insult of our farmers? The farmer produces wheat to serve the hungry, and these governments with bad governance, this congress party, it uses this wheat to make liquor! You tell me, the wheat should be used to feed the hungry or to fill the liquor bottles? For the people for whom wine bottles are more important than the starving poor, how can they do any good to the poor? These people can’t do any good for the poor!

Friends, call it their bad governance or their corruption, I will tell you an interesting thing about it. The borders of Gujarat and Rajasthan are adjacent to each other and there are four check posts between them. The vehicle that passes from that road, it has to cross both the state check posts. The Rajasthan check post is at a distance of 1 KM from that of Gujarat. The vehicle that comes to the check post of Gujarat, the same vehicle goes to the check post of Rajasthan, the toll that he pays at Gujarat check post, he pays the same toll at Rajasthan check post as well. Friends, look at the interesting thing that how do they operate. Even though there are same rates at all these check posts and same vehicles passing from them, the income of Rajasthan check post is Rs. 532 crore, while from the same check post the income of Gujarat is Rs. 1300 crore. What is the reason behind it? Where did this money go? What kind of governance you are in?

Friends, when I became the Chief Minister of Gujarat for the first time, since then the great wise men of Congress sitting in Delhi, they keep talking ill about Gujarat in press conferences. All you top guns of Delhi, listen carefully that this election is of Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi, Gujarat elections have already happened last December. You have spilled all the venom possible in the world about Gujarat, but the people of Gujarat did not accept your words and they made us win the election with 2/3 majority. Whether we have worked or not, that is better known to the people of Gujarat, you stop spreading lies from Delhi!

Friends, when I became the Chief Minister of Gujarat for the first time, people used to come to me and say that everything else is alright, but you are new as Chief Minister, do one thing if nothing else, at least ensure power supply at the dinner time! In 2001-2002, people did not have the electricity supply at the time of dinner, but today in Gujarat, every house gets 24 hours electricity, all seven days of the week and all 365 days of the year! Where there are Congress governments, the news there is not that power goes out, but power supply comes, that is the news! When people meet in markets, trains or busses, they discuss whether there was power supply at their place or not? In these states, getting power supply is news!

Friends, the power of democracy lies in respecting and honouring the opposite views as well, democracy can’t function without this! No matter how many voices have been raised against me, I take it head on, have been taking it for last 12 years, have I ever lost my tongue? This is the beauty of democracy, the strength of democracy. The more we will be criticized, the better we will perform!

Friends, see how they govern in this country. At one side people are facing power crisis, and on the other hand, power generation units with capacity of 20,000 megawatt production are closed. Youngsters are unemployed, there are factories which if started 20,000 megawatt electricity can be transmitted. But look at this amazing nation and government that the power houses are locked and people are made to live in darkness. What is the reason behind it? Friends, the reason is that the Delhi government has got paralyzed, there is policy paralysis and thus the country is left in darkness! Friends, is there anyone amongst you in whose family coal is kept in locks? Coal is always kept outside the house. If some poor person or even a beggar passes by, will he steal coal? But this Delhi government devoured all the coal! Now when the Supreme Court showed the stick, they said that the files are missing! Friends, not only files, but the entire Delhi government is missing. You have just lost the files, but because of you, Indians have lost their lives!

Friends, you can’t run the country depending on these people. Did Congress party promise everyone to control inflation in 100 days? Did inflation get controlled? Did inflation rise more? Did Congress break its promise? Friends, in our country, if a couple of things are not done, people do not mind it and give people benefit of doubt that no issues, might be it was left! But if someone cheats, can this country ever forgive? Does this country forgive fraud? Their saying to you that inflation would be controlled in 100 days and the inflation keeps shooting higher and higher, then will you forgive them?

Friends, this is a serious matter to be understood. If we do not like something, we immediately say that this is not right, this is not good! If I would have come here late, I would have apologized that I am sorry, please forgive me! Is it or not? Friends, look at this Congress party. Madam Sonia Ji, the Shahzada and the Prime Minister, all the three prominent leaders of their party came here. Their CM of their party here also keeps roaming, although he is worried these days, but still on the go! Friends, just now Shambhu Nath Ji was telling me that they are so scared of losing that at 11 in the night, in presence of the police, Shambhu Nath Ji was attacked and tried to create problems for him. Mr. Ashok Ji, people keep losing, you better go to Rajya Sabha and become a minister in Delhi government, there are still 200 days left!

Friends, these people have cheated you. Not only this, such giant leaders of their party are giving speeches here, they are cursing BJP, are blaming BJP for every problem, but they ever uttered a single word on inflation? Tell me, have they ever talked of inflation in their speeches? Did they ever give answers on inflation? Friends, if there was some issue, which I did not answer on, then there would have been debate on television for at least a week, that BJP does not answer! The arrogance of Congress is on the seventh sky, they consider the people to be in their pockets and do not consider them worth answering. This is not democracy! Friends, answering on inflation was Congress’s duty, because they made a promise. The youngsters who are sitting here, answer me, what does the youth want today? Does any youngster want to stand as a beggar? Does any youngster want to live on charity? Is any youngster ashamed to work hard? I am proud of the youth of this nation! They are ready to work hard, they are ready to leave their parents, villages and go to work wherever there are opportunities! But Friends, the Delhi and Rajasthan governments are not worried about your future. This is the youngest nation of the world and more than 65% of the population is under the age of 35. It is a young nation that has laborious arms, sharp mind, aspirations; all they need is the opportunity!

Friends, if you will not focus on the developmental issues, if you will not take India to new heights of development, then where will the unemployed youth of the nation go.? How will he lead his life? But Congress government is least bothered about that. All the ladies present here, now the government of Delhi is ready to snatch from you, your Mangalsutra. What kind of language do they use for poverty and inflation! Our Finance Minister said that there is financial crisis, because people buy gold! Now you tell me, does this point make sense to you? Now the Finance Minister of the country gave a statement that Modi Ji is not giving right information about the value of rupee! Shri Chidambaram Ji, I am not as wise as you are, I have reached here selling tea, I was born in a poor family… but Mr. Chidambaram, at least you tell the truth to the people of the country!

Friends, when Atal Ji left the government, at that time Pokhran nuclear test was conducted, and the entire world imposed sanctions on us, the world stopped all forms of trade with us. Even in that crisis period, the rupee used to be valued at around 40-45. Chidambaram Ji, the rupee today has fallen, it is seriously ailed, you took one dollar to 65 rupees. It is your government and your actions which have devalued the strength of rupee. I am again putting this blame on you, and if you have the courage, please do answer me, that has the money not fallen from where Atal Ji left it at? Is the rupee ailing or not? For how many days will you avoid the truth with nonsense statements..? And they say that the culprit is gold!

Friends, do you know why inflation has shot high? There is a very wise minister in Delhi, you will not find a wiser man than him in the history of India, and the probabilities of having such a wise man in future is very less, he is so intelligent! He said that the poor used to have dry breads earlier but today he eats two veggies a time, and that is why inflation has increased! Friends, the government, which has such ministers who say that inflation is increasing because the poor is feeding himself, such government should not be allowed to be in power for even a minute! You only tell me that is the poor not rightful of having veggies, is it a crime if the poor eats veggies, is the inflation shooting because of this? What is he saying!

Our Prime Minister is a great economist, he is a very knowledgeable person and he is the Chairman of the Planning Commission, and he said that if you are able to spend 26 rupees a day then you are rich! Listen to this Friends, the Prime Minister of our country says that if you spend more than 26 rupees a day then you are rich, you do not fall in the definition of the poor! You tell me that the person who spends 26 rupees a day, is he rich? Do you even get two cups of tea in 26 rupees..? Mr. Prime Minister, you can’t get even 300 grams of onion in 26 rupees and your government says that the person who is able to spend 26 rupees can’t be poor! Those who have this mentality, can’t do any good for the nation!

Friends, the Reserve Bank of India has scolded the Rajasthan government, because since they have bought expensive electricity, the debt of the Rajasthan Electricity Board alone has become Rs. 60,000 crore! RBI has said that within an year you will put Rajasthan in darkness, you have created such a plight!

Friends, the Congress people are experts in the politics of division, they are master in divide and rule policy, while our party is working on the principle of unite and develop. Friends, Congress party is infamous for inducing communal riots across the nation. Congress indulges in the politics of vote bank, it takes away the legal rights of people. I want to say for Bharatiya Janata Party that there is just one religion of the government - India first, nation first, there is just one scripture of the government - Constitution of India, there is just one devotion of the government - patriotism, there is just one work culture of the government – ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’, development of everyone together, and there is just one strength of the government - 125 crore Indians!

Friends, BJP has come to you to realize the mantra to make 21st century, the century of India with everyone. Today Rajasthan is the testing ground, tomorrow it will be the whole India. Rajasthan will show the path and thus today from this Suryanagari, the land of sun, Jodhpur I appeal to all the voters of Rajasthan that come vote for development, vote to change the destiny of Rajasthan!

I want to take names of my respected colleagues present on the dais again! Smt. Kamsa Ji Meghwal, Shri Arjun Ji Garg, Honourable Suryakanta Ji, Shri Kailash Ji, Sri Jogaram Ji, Sri Shambhu Singh Ji! Friends, please make all our contestants win so that Rajasthan starts on the path of progress, and I invite you all. Once again I thank all the people of Rajasthan, you have shown unparalleled love for me, and I can’t believe that I have got so much love from Rajasthan. The youth of Rajasthan, we are ready to offer our lives to fulfill your dreams and BJP is committed to fulfill your aspirations!

Speak with me once again,

Bharat Mata ki Jai!  Bharat Mata ki Jai!

Speak with full strength and with closed fists,

Bharat Mata ki Jai!  Bharat Mata ki Jai!

Pahle Matdaan, Phir Jalpaan!

Vote First, Eat Later!

Bharat Mata ki Jai! 

Vande Mataram!

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Viksit Haryana for Viksit Bharat, this is our resolve: PM Modi in Yamuna Nagar, Haryana
April 14, 2025
QuoteViksit Haryana for Viksit Bharat, this is our resolve: PM
QuoteOur effort is to increase the production of electricity in the country, lack of electricity should not become an obstacle in nation building: PM
QuotePM Suryagarh Muft Bijli Yojana started by us can reduce electricity bill to zero by installation of solar panels : PM
QuoteOur effort is to increase the potential of the farmers of Haryana: PM

The popular Chief Minister of Haryana Shri Nayab Singh Saini ji, my colleagues in the Union Cabinet Manohar Lal ji, Rao Inderjit Singh ji and Krishan Pal ji, ministers of the Haryana Government, Members of Parliament and the Legislative Assembly, and my dear brothers and sisters. Greetings from Modi to my brothers and sisters of Haryana.

Friends,

Today, I bow to the land where Mother Saraswati originated, where Goddess Mantra resides, where the five-faced Lord Hanuman is present, where the blessings of Kapalmochan Sahib are received, and where the confluence of culture, faith, and devotion flows. Today is also the 135th birth anniversary of Babasaheb Ambedkar ji. I extend my heartfelt wishes to all the citizens of the country on Ambedkar Jayanti. Babasaheb’s vision and inspiration continue to guide us on the journey of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India).

Friends,

Yamunanagar is not just a city—it is also an important part of Bharat’s industrial map. From plywood to brass and steel, this entire region strengthens the economy of Bharat. In fact, it boasts the Kapal Mochan fair, the land of penance of Rishi Ved Vyas, and, in a way, the land of arms of Guru Gobind Singh ji.

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Friends,

This in itself is a matter of great pride. And as Manohar Lal ji and Saini ji were just saying, I have many old memories connected with Yamunanagar. When I was in charge of Haryana, I frequently travelled between Panchkula and here. I had the opportunity to work with many dedicated old-time party workers here. That tradition of hardworking workers continues even today.

Friends,

For the third time in a row, Haryana is witnessing the double speed of development under the double-engine government. And now, as Saini ji said, it's like a triple government. A ‘Viksit Haryana’ (Developed Haryana) for a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India) —that is our resolve. We are working at greater speed and on a much larger scale to fulfil this resolution, to serve the people of Haryana, and to realize the dreams of its youth. The development projects launched here today are a living example of this. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the people of Haryana for these development initiatives.

Friends,

I am proud that our government is moving forward by carrying the thoughts of Babasaheb. Babasaheb Ambedkar viewed industrial development as a path to social justice. Babasaheb recognized the issue of small landholdings in Bharat. Babasaheb said that Dalits do not have enough land for farming, so industries would benefit them the most. Babasaheb’s vision was that industries would create more employment for Dalits and improve their standard of living. Babasaheb worked alongside the country’s first Industry Minister, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, in the direction of industrialization in Bharat.

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Friends,

The harmony between industrialization and manufacturing was also considered by Deenbandhu Chaudhary Chhotu Ram ji as the foundation of rural prosperity. He used to say that true prosperity will come to villages when farmers increase their income not only through agriculture but also through small-scale industries. The vision of Chaudhary Charan Singh ji, who dedicated his life to the welfare of villages and farmers, was no different. Chaudhary Saheb said that industrial development should complement agriculture—both are pillars of our economy.

Friends,

This very sentiment, this very idea, this very inspiration lies at the heart of 'Make in India' and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' (Self-Reliant India). That is why our government is placing such strong emphasis on manufacturing in Bharat. In this year’s Budget, we announced the Mission Manufacturing. Its aim is to provide maximum employment to the youth from Dalit, backward, oppressed, and deprived communities; to provide youth with the necessary training; to reduce business costs; to strengthen the MSME sector; to ensure industries benefit from technology; and to make our products the best in the world. To achieve all these goals, it is very important that the country does not face any shortage of electricity. We must also become self-reliant in energy. That’s why today’s event is very significant. Today, work has started on the third unit of the Deenbandhu Chaudhary Chhotu Ram Thermal Power Plant. This will benefit Yamunanagar and its industries. Nearly half of the plywood production in Bharat happens here in Yamunanagar. Large-scale manufacturing of aluminium, copper, and brass utensils takes place here. Equipment for petrochemical plants made here is exported to many countries around the world. With increased electricity production, all of these sectors will benefit, and it will give a boost to Mission Manufacturing here.

Friends,

Electricity is going to play a major role in building a ‘Viksit Bharat’. Our government is working on all fronts to increase electricity availability. Be it the One Nation-One Grid initiative, new coal power plants, solar energy, or the expansion of the nuclear sector—our effort is to boost electricity production so that the lack of power does not become an obstacle in nation-building.

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But friends,

We must not forget the days of Congress rule. Before 2014, when Congress was in power, we saw days when there were blackouts across the country—entire regions would be without electricity. If the Congress government had continued, the country would still be facing such blackouts today. Factories wouldn’t run, trains wouldn’t operate, and water wouldn’t reach the fields. In other words, if Congress were still in power, such crises would have continued, and the country would remain divided and stuck. But after years of effort, the situation is changing today. In the past decade, Bharat has nearly doubled its electricity generation capacity. Today, not only does Bharat meet its own needs, but it also exports electricity to neighbouring countries. This focus on power generation by the BJP government has also benefited Haryana. Today, Haryana produces 16,000 megawatts of electricity. We are working with the goal of increasing this capacity to 24,000 megawatts in the near future.

Friends,

On one hand, we are investing in thermal power plants, and on the other, we are turning the people of the country into power generators themselves. We have launched the PM Suryaghar Muft Bijli Yojana. By installing solar panels on their rooftops, people can reduce their electricity bills to zero. Not only that, any extra electricity generated can be sold for additional income. So far, over 1.25 crore people across the country have registered under this scheme. I’m happy to share that lakhs of people from Haryana have also applied to join this initiative. And as this scheme continues to expand, the service ecosystem around it is also growing. New skills are being developed in the solar sector. New opportunities are opening up for MSMEs, and numerous possibilities are being created for the youth.

Friends,

Along with ensuring that small industries in our small towns have adequate electricity, the government is also focusing on ensuring they have enough financial resources. During the COVID period, the government provided financial assistance worth lakhs of crores of rupees to save MSMEs. We also changed the definition of MSMEs so that small businesses could expand without fear. Now small industries are not worried that as soon as they grow, they will lose government support. Now, the government is introducing special credit cards for small industries. Credit guarantee coverage is also being expanded. Just a few days ago, the MUDRA Yojana completed 10 years. You’ll be happy—and perhaps pleasantly surprised—to know that over the past 10 years, 33 lakh crore rupees has been disbursed as loans without any collateral under this scheme to ordinary citizens stepping into business and industry for the first time. Imagine that—33 lakh crore rupees without a guarantee! More than 50% of the beneficiaries of this scheme belong to SC/ST/OBC communities. The goal is to empower these small enterprises to fulfil the big dreams of our youth.

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Friends,

The hard work of our farmer brothers and sisters from Haryana is visible in every Indian’s plate. The BJP’s double-engine government is the biggest companion in both the joys and sorrows of our farmers. Our effort is to enhance the strength and capacity of Haryana’s farmers. Today, the BJP government in Haryana procures 24 crops at Minimum Support Price (MSP). Lakhs of farmers in Haryana have also benefited from the PM Fasal Bima Yojana. Under this scheme, claims worth over 9,000 crore rupees have been paid out. Similarly, 6,500 crore rupees has gone directly into the pockets of Haryana’s farmers through the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi.

Friends,

The Haryana government has also abolished the Aabiyana (canal water tax), a practice that had been continuing since British times. Now, you won’t have to pay tax on canal water, and outstanding dues of over 130 crore rupees under Aabiyana have also been waived.

Friends,

Thanks to the efforts of the double-engine government, new sources of income are being created for farmers and livestock owners. The GOBARdhan Yojana is helping farmers manage waste while also creating income opportunities. Biogas is being produced from cow dung, crop residues, and other organic waste. A plan was announced to establish 500 GOBARdhan plants across the country in this year’s Budget. Today, a new GOBARdhan plant has also been inaugurated in Yamunanagar. This will save the municipal corporation about 3 crore rupees every year. The GOBARdhan Yojana is also contributing to the Swachh Bharat Mission.

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Friends,

Haryana is now speeding along the path of development. Before coming here, I had the opportunity to meet people in Hisar. A direct air service to Ayodhya Dham has now started from there. Today, the people of Rewari have also received the gift of a new bypass. This will free them from traffic jams at markets, intersections, and railway crossings. This four-lane bypass will allow vehicles to smoothly bypass the city. Travel time from Delhi to Narnaul will be reduced by one hour. I congratulate you all on this development.

Friends,

For us, politics is not about enjoying power, but a medium of service—service to the people and service to the nation. That is why the BJP does boldly what it says. After forming the government for the third time in Haryana, we have consistently been fulfilling the promises we made to you. But what’s happening in Congress-ruled states? Complete betrayal of public trust. Just look at our neighbouring state, Himachal—people are suffering immensely. All development and welfare work has come to a standstill. In Karnataka, from electricity to milk, from bus fares to seeds—everything is becoming more expensive. I saw on social media how the Congress government in Karnataka has imposed a variety of taxes and increased prices across the board. People in social media have creatively exposed this through an A to Z list—literally every letter of the alphabet paired with a different kind of tax hike, revealing the reality of the Congress government's actions. Even those close to the Chief Minister admit that Congress has made Karnataka number one in corruption.

Friends,

The Congress government in Telangana has also forgotten the promises it made to the people. There, Congress is busy bulldozing forests. Damaging nature, endangering wildlife—this is the working style of Congress! While we are working hard here to turn waste into wealth through the GOBARdhan scheme, they are destroying already-existing forests. This presents two clear models of governance before you. On one side is the Congress model—completely proven false—focused solely on power and positions. On the other side is the BJP model, which is grounded in truth, guided by the path shown by Babasaheb Ambedkar, and fully respectful of the Constitution. Our vision is to build a ‘Viksit Bharat’, and here in Yamunanagar today, we see that effort moving forward.

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Friends,

I want to talk to you about another important topic. Yesterday, the nation celebrated the festival of Baisakhi. Yesterday also marked 106 years since the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The memories of those who lost their lives in that massacre still live on with us today. Apart from the cruelty of the British and the sacrifice of the patriots who were martyred in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, there is another aspect that was kept in the dark for a long time. This aspect reflects the spirit of standing with humanity and with the nation. And the name associated with this spirit is Sankaran Nair. Many of you may not have heard this name, but nowadays, he is being talked about a lot. Sankaran Nair ji was a renowned lawyer, and about 100 years ago, he held a high position in the British government. He could have lived a comfortable, luxurious life by staying close to power. But deeply moved by the cruelty of foreign rule and the incident at Jallianwala Bagh, he stepped forward to raise his voice against the British. He boldly resigned from his prestigious position and chose to stand with the country. Though he was from Kerala and the incident occurred in Punjab, he decided to personally take up the case of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. He fought it on his own, shaking the very foundation of the British Empire. The British empire on which 'the sun never set'—Sankaran Nair ji brought them to court over the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and held them accountable.

Friends,

This was not just a matter of standing with humanity. It was also a shining example of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ (One India, Great India). How a man from far-off Kerala stood up against British rule for a massacre that happened in Punjab — this is the true spirit that inspired our freedom struggle. Even today, that same spirit is a great strength in our journey towards a ‘Viksit Bharat’. We must learn about the contribution of Kerala’s Sankaran Nair ji, and every child in Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal should know about him.

Friends,

To empower the four key pillars — the poor, farmers, youth, and women — the double-engine government is constantly working. With the efforts of all of us, Haryana will definitely develop. I can see it with my own eyes — Haryana will flourish, prosper, and bring glory to the nation. Many, many congratulations to all of you for these numerous development projects. Raise both hands and say with full energy along with me:

Bharat Mata Ki Jai!

Bharat Mata Ki Jai!

Bharat Mata Ki Jai!

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