"Shri Narendra Modi concludes campaigning by addressing massive rallies in Uttar Pradesh"
"UPA's policies are such that each and every citizen of India is unhappy. They have looted everything: Shri Modi in Deoria"
"What has been done about the worsening law and order situation in UP: Shri Modi to UP Govt. and incumbent Kushinagar MP"
"Law and order is a part of the Ministry where your MP is a Minister. But what is the reason that the law & order situation is worsening: Shri Modi in Kushinagar"
"Your MP is so close to Madam but you are not bothered about the problems of Kushinagar's farmers: Shri Modi"
"The sugar mill is shut but your MP is a Minister what has he done? You cannot elect someone who is not concerned about your future: Shri Modi in Kushinagar"
"I was supposed to go to Ghosi but we received sad news that our Party leader passed away. I bow to him & condolences to the family: Shri Modi in Uttar Pradesh"
Watch:Shri Modi addressing a Public Meeting in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh
On 10th May, Shri Narendra Modi concluded campaigning for Elections 2014 by addressing massive rallies at Kushinagar, Deoria, Robertsganj and Ballia in Uttar Pradesh. Giving a ray of hope to the people who have witnessed misrule for over a decade, Shri Modi affirmed of the Congress’ wipeout in Elections 2014 and assured the people that he will serve the Nation as a ‘chowkidaar’ of its resources and as a ‘sevak’ in the service of his people.
The State government’s indifference to the saddening condition of farmers and the dying sugar factories were spoken by Shri Modi who said that despite Kushinagar MP and Union Minister Shri RPN Singh’s closeness to the ‘Family’ in Delhi, nothing had been done to address the concern. He said that both, the Central and State governments, did not have a neta, neeyat or neeti to do things.
Shri Modi also spoke of how agriculture had to suffer due to floods in various regions and affirmed that he would realize the dream of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee of linking the rivers, which would ensure that the excess water of flood-hit regions could be used to satiate the drought-hit regions. The Pradhan Mantri Krushi Seechai Yojana, to be initiated by the BJP, would enable farmers to improve their produce, said Shri Modi.
The severe lack of basic amenities like electricity, water or sanitation was also spoken of by Shri Modi, who conveyed his sadness over the dismal state of affairs, and affirmed that the BJP government would ensure provision of this. The death of thousands of kids due to water-borne diseases has deeply painful, said Shri Modi, even as he asserted the BJP’s emphasis on empowering the farmers by standardizing the Minimum Support Price and giving them a decent profit.
Expressing deep concern for the threatening lawlessness in the State, Shri Modi, while referring to Kushinagar MP and Union Minister Shri RPN Singh, said to the people, “Law and order is a part of the Ministry where your MP is a Minister. But what is the reason law & order situation is worsening.” Shri Modi also spoke of the rising incidences of Maoism and Naxalism-led terrorist attacks and urged those who perpetrated these to drop the gun and take on the plough for the progress of the Nation.
Shri Modi also slammed the Congress’ appalling attempts at abusing and defaming him by spreading false lies. He said that the more they do such mud-slinging the more will he affirm his place in the hearts of the people.
Watch : Shri Modi addressing a Public Meeting in Robertsganj, Uttar Pradesh
He also condemned the Congress President’s reference accusing Shri Modi of ‘unch-neech raajneeti’, and stated how it was, in fact, the Congress which endorsed ‘low-level politics’. From the elimination of economists at the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation few years back for praising the Gujarat model to Congress leaders’ demands of taking away Bharat Ratna from Lata Mangeshkar for her praising words for Shri Modi, he drew the people’s attention to various incidents which proved the Congress’ unabashed promotion of ‘unch-neech raajneeti’.
Shri Modi said that if wanting the empowerment of farmers, jobs for youth, safety of people and better lives for them was the Congress’ definition of ‘low-level politics’, then he was keen on pursuing it.
The massive support of the people who turned out in large numbers during each of his rallies across the country, over the past month, would certainly prove the mathematical calculations of political pundits wrong, said Shri Modi. He urged the people to support the BJP government whose only focus was on good governance and development, and assured them of a strong Nation under the BJP rule.
Shri Modi also expressed sorrow at the sad demise of BJP Karyakarta Shri Sushil Rai and conveyed deep condolences to his family.
Photos : Shri Modi addressing a Public Meeting in Robertsganj
Your Excellency President Irfan Ali, Prime Minister Mark Philips, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, Former President Donald Ramotar, Members of the Guyanese Cabinet, Members of the Indo-Guyanese Community,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Namaskar!
Seetaram !
I am delighted to be with all of you today.First of all, I want to thank President Irfan Ali for joining us.I am deeply touched by the love and affection given to me since my arrival.I thank President Ali for opening the doors of his home to me.
I thank his family for their warmth and kindness. The spirit of hospitality is at the heart of our culture. I could feel that, over the last two days. With President Ali and his grandmother, we also planted a tree. It is part of our initiative, "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam", that is, "a tree for mother”. It was an emotional moment that I will always remember.
Friends,
I was deeply honoured to receive the ‘Order of Excellence’, the highest national award of Guyana. I thank the people of Guyana for this gesture. This is an honour of 1.4 billion Indians. It is the recognition of the 3 lakh strong Indo-Guyanese community and their contributions to the development of Guyana.
Friends,
I have great memories of visiting your wonderful country over two decades ago. At that time, I held no official position. I came to Guyana as a traveller, full of curiosity. Now, I have returned to this land of many rivers as the Prime Minister of India. A lot of things have changed between then and now. But the love and affection of my Guyanese brothers and sisters remains the same! My experience has reaffirmed - you can take an Indian out of India, but you cannot take India out of an Indian.
Friends,
Today, I visited the India Arrival Monument. It brings to life, the long and difficult journey of your ancestors nearly two centuries ago. They came from different parts of India. They brought with them different cultures, languages and traditions. Over time, they made this new land their home. Today, these languages, stories and traditions are part of the rich culture of Guyana.
I salute the spirit of the Indo-Guyanese community. You fought for freedom and democracy. You have worked to make Guyana one of the fastest growing economies. From humble beginnings you have risen to the top. Shri Cheddi Jagan used to say: "It matters not what a person is born, but who they choose to be.”He also lived these words. The son of a family of labourers, he went on to become a leader of global stature.
President Irfan Ali, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, former President Donald Ramotar, they are all Ambassadors of the Indo Guyanese community. Joseph Ruhomon, one of the earliest Indo-Guyanese intellectuals, Ramcharitar Lalla, one of the first Indo-Guyanese poets, Shana Yardan, the renowned woman poet, Many such Indo-Guyanese made an impact on academics and arts, music and medicine.
Friends,
Our commonalities provide a strong foundation to our friendship. Three things, in particular, connect India and Guyana deeply. Culture, cuisine and cricket! Just a couple of weeks ago, I am sure you all celebrated Diwali. And in a few months, when India celebrates Holi, Guyana will celebrate Phagwa.
This year, the Diwali was special as Ram Lalla returned to Ayodhya after 500 years. People in India remember that the holy water and shilas from Guyana were also sent to build the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Despite being oceans apart, your cultural connection with Mother India is strong.
I could feel this when I visited the Arya Samaj Monument and Saraswati Vidya Niketan School earlier today. Both India and Guyana are proud of our rich and diverse culture. We see diversity as something to be celebrated, not just accommodated. Our countries are showing how cultural diversity is our strength.
Friends,
Wherever people of India go, they take one important thing along with them. The food! The Indo-Guyanese community also has a unique food tradition which has both Indian and Guyanese elements. I am aware that Dhal Puri is popular here! The seven-curry meal that I had at President Ali’s home was delicious. It will remain a fond memory for me.
Friends,
The love for cricket also binds our nations strongly. It is not just a sport. It is a way of life, deeply embedded in our national identity. The Providence National Cricket Stadium in Guyana stands as a symbol of our friendship.
Kanhai, Kalicharan, Chanderpaul are all well-known names in India. Clive Lloyd and his team have been a favourite of many generations. Young players from this region also have a huge fan base in India. Some of these great cricketers are here with us today. Many of our cricket fans enjoyed the T-20 World Cup that you hosted this year.
Your cheers for the ‘Team in Blue’ at their match in Guyana could be heard even back home in India!
Friends,
This morning, I had the honour of addressing the Guyanese Parliament. Coming from the Mother of Democracy, I felt the spiritual connect with one of the most vibrant democracies in the Caribbean region. We have a shared history that binds us together. Common struggle against colonial rule, love for democratic values, And, respect for diversity.
We have a shared future that we want to create. Aspirations for growth and development, Commitment towards economy and ecology, And, belief in a just and inclusive world order.
Friends,
I know the people of Guyana are well-wishers of India. You would be closely watching the progress being made in India. India’s journey over the past decade has been one of scale, speed and sustainability.
In just 10 years, India has grown from the tenth largest economy to the fifth largest. And, soon, we will become the third-largest. Our youth have made us the third largest start-up ecosystem in the world. India is a global hub for e-commerce, AI, fintech, agriculture, technology and more.
We have reached Mars and the Moon. From highways to i-ways, airways to railways, we are building state of art infrastructure. We have a strong service sector. Now, we are also becoming stronger in manufacturing. India has become the second largest mobile manufacturer in the world.
Friends,
India’s growth has not only been inspirational but also inclusive. Our digital public infrastructure is empowering the poor. We opened over 500 million bank accounts for the people. We connected these bank accounts with digital identity and mobiles. Due to this, people receive assistance directly in their bank accounts. Ayushman Bharat is the world’s largest free health insurance scheme. It is benefiting over 500 million people.
We have built over 30 million homes for those in need. In just one decade, we have lifted 250 million people out of poverty. Even among the poor, our initiatives have benefited women the most. Millions of women are becoming grassroots entrepreneurs, generating jobs and opportunities.
Friends,
While all this massive growth was happening, we also focused on sustainability. In just a decade, our solar energy capacity grew 30-fold ! Can you imagine ?We have moved towards green mobility, with 20 percent ethanol blending in petrol.
At the international level too, we have played a central role in many initiatives to combat climate change. The International Solar Alliance, The Global Biofuels Alliance, The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, Many of these initiatives have a special focus on empowering the Global South.
We have also championed the International Big Cat Alliance. Guyana, with its majestic Jaguars, also stands to benefit from this.
Friends,
Last year, we had hosted President Irfaan Ali as the Chief Guest of the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas. We also received Prime Minister Mark Phillips and Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo in India. Together, we have worked to strengthen bilateral cooperation in many areas.
Today, we have agreed to widen the scope of our collaboration -from energy to enterprise,Ayurveda to agriculture, infrastructure to innovation, healthcare to human resources, anddata to development. Our partnership also holds significant value for the wider region. The second India-CARICOM summit held yesterday is testament to the same.
As members of the United Nations, we both believe in reformed multilateralism. As developing countries, we understand the power of the Global South. We seek strategic autonomy and support inclusive development. We prioritize sustainable development and climate justice. And, we continue to call for dialogue and diplomacy to address global crises.
Friends,
I always call our diaspora the Rashtradoots. An Ambassador is a Rajdoot, but for me you are all Rashtradoots. They are Ambassadors of Indian culture and values. It is said that no worldly pleasure can compare to the comfort of a mother’s lap.
You, the Indo-Guyanese community, are doubly blessed. You have Guyana as your motherland and Bharat Mata as your ancestral land. Today, when India is a land of opportunities, each one of you can play a bigger role in connecting our two countries.
Friends,
Bharat Ko Janiye Quiz has been launched. I call upon you to participate. Also encourage your friends from Guyana. It will be a good opportunity to understand India, its values, culture and diversity.
Friends,
Next year, from 13 January to 26 February, Maha Kumbh will be held at Prayagraj. I invite you to attend this gathering with families and friends. You can travel to Basti or Gonda, from where many of you came. You can also visit the Ram Temple at Ayodhya. There is another invite.
It is for the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas that will be held in Bhubaneshwar in January. If you come, you can also take the blessings of Mahaprabhu Jagannath in Puri. Now with so many events and invitations, I hope to see many of you in India soon. Once again, thank you all for the love and affection you have shown me.
Thank you. Thank you very much.
And special thanks to my friend Ali. Thanks a lot.
