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The people who hurt the confidence of India & who have selfish interests, don’t have any place in governance: PM Modi
For the comfort of the poor, we have built roads, expressways, ran modern trains from village to village: PM Modi on upgrading the infrastructure of UP
These horribly corrupt ‘Pariwarvadis’ are neither concerned about the middle class nor the poor, backward, deprived Dalits, farmers, youth and the daughters of UP: PM Modi
I have an emotional connect with Ballia as the scheme to provide free gas cylinders Ujjwala was launched from here: PM Modi in Ballia
In the last 5 phases, UP has given a message that vehicle of the state is no longer going to get stuck in the streets of caste as it has gained momentum on the highway of development: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed public meetings in Maharajganj and Ballia, Uttar Pradesh. In Maharajganj, PM Modi started his address by highlighting the challenges of the people living in the border areas of the country and how the strength of the country dictates the strength of the people living in border areas.
PM Modi spoke on how India is developing rapidly and how voters have to use their vote responsibly to develop the nation further, PM Modi said, “You are seeing the situation of the world rapidly changing for the last two years. In such a situation, India becoming stronger is the need of the hour. Your vote should be for a capable country and a strong Uttar Pradesh.”
PM Modi called out the opposition’s non-alignment with the nation’s strategy for the pandemic, PM Modi said, “In this pandemic period you have seen how these (opposition) people have tried to hurt India's confidence. These ‘Pariwarvadis’ have tried to provoke you against the Made-in-India corona vaccine. Today, India has given 175 crore vaccine doses. This is the strength of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, the strength of a powerful India”. PM Modi further added that the people who hurt the confidence of India & have selfish interests, don’t have any place in governance.
PM Modi spoke on how certain districts that were left out from the development chain by the previous governments are now being developed at an unprecedented pace, PM Modi said, “We are working hard for the development of the districts which have been pushed back by the ‘Pariwarvadis’”. PM Modi added that border roads are being developed into highways and schemes like the Vibrant Villages Scheme will greatly benefit the development in the border areas.
Talking about the stark contrast between the ‘Pariwarvadi’ government and the double engine sarkar, PM Modi said, “These ‘Pariwarvadis’, when they get power, create immense wealth for themselves. They never understood the problems of the poor.” PM Modi added that the double engine sarkar has given holistic development to the poor, be it the health system through the Ayushman Bharat scheme and building medical colleges or focusing on the education of the children through scholarships and removing language barriers.
PM Modi also spoke on how infrastructure is being upgraded in UP day by day under the Double Engine Sarkar, PM Modi said, “For the comfort of the poor, we have built roads, expressways, ran modern trains from village to village. Every district of UP, every poor household should get maximum electricity, this arrangement has been made by the BJP government.”
PM Modi addressed the fallacies of the opposition, PM Modi said, “These horribly corrupt ‘Pariwarvadis’ are neither concerned about the middle class nor the poor, backward, deprived Dalits, farmers, youth and the daughters of UP…It is our government which is giving free ration to 15 crore poor people for the last two years.”
Addressing his second rally in Ballia, PM Modi stated, “In the five phases of UP polls, people of UP have rejected dynasty politics and have given a message that vehicle of UP is no longer going to get stuck in the streets of caste as it has gained momentum on the highway of development.”
Stating his affection towards the people of Ballia, PM Modi said, “I have an emotional connect with Ballia as the scheme to provide free gas cylinders Ujjwala was launched from here. Today, more than 9 crore women have got free LPG cylinders in the country. Development of UP is my responsibility and priority. Under Yogi Ji’s government, a trader in Ballia is no longer afraid of his money being stolen.”
“After birth of a child, there is a great need of children that they must get the right vaccines at the right time. For this, our government started Mission Indradhanush, also vaccines against diseases like brain fever. Our government has started PM Awas Yojana for the poor to have a pucca house. Under this scheme, more than 34 lakh pucca houses have been given to the poor in UP. Here in Ballia also thousands of poor have been given pucca houses. PM Jan Aushadhi centers have also been set up for the poor to get cheap medicines,” said PM Modi during the rally in Ballia.
Highlighting the central schemes, PM Modi added, “Our government has given a security cover of Rs 2 lakh each to the poor at a premium of only Re 1 per month and another scheme at a premium of about 90 paise per day. Today more than 19 crore poor people of the country have been linked with these insurance schemes. Keeping in mind the needs of small farmers, our government has started PM Kisan Yojana. Our government has so far transferred 700 crore rupees directly to the bank accounts of 5 lakh farmers of Ballia.”
PM Modi appealed to voters to turnout in record numbers and exercise their franchise in the upcoming phase of Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls.
Text of PM Modi's address to the Indian Community in Guyana
November 22, 2024
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The Indian diaspora in Guyana has made an impact across many sectors and contributed to Guyana’s development: PM
You can take an Indian out of India, but you cannot take India out of an Indian: PM
Three things, in particular, connect India and Guyana deeply,Culture, cuisine and cricket: PM
India's journey over the past decade has been one of scale, speed and sustainability: PM
India’s growth has not only been inspirational but also inclusive: PM
I always call our diaspora the Rashtradoots,They are Ambassadors of Indian culture and values: PM
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.
