PM Modi in Jammu Highlights: PM Modi had earlier visited Jammu, Srinagar and Leh on May 19, 2018, to lay the foundation stones of various infrastructure projects in the state. (Source: Twitter/PIB)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Srinagar on Sunday said that India has shown to the world its new policies (on terrorism) with the surgical strike and added that every terrorist will be tackled in a befitting way. Earlier in the day, he inaugurated and laid foundation stones for schemes and projects worth Rs 3000 crore in Jammu, Srinagar and Leh. He launched the University of Ladakh, the first-ever varsity in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, an AIIMS and an IIMC in Jammu among a host of other development projects.
Internet services on mobiles were snapped as part of efforts to ensure that the Prime Minister’s visit passes off smoothly, officials said. Separatists groups have called for a complete shutdown in the valley to protest against Modi’s visit.
PM Modi said that India has shown to the world its new policies (on terrorism) with the surgical strike. "We will fight every terrorist in a befitting way," he added.
PM Modi attacked Congress for its opposition to the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill and said that the party did not pay attention to the pain of our brothers and sisters when it was in power. "There are many children of Maa Bharti who have faced persecution in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh...We will stand with those who were part of India at one time, but got separated from us (due to the Partition in 1947)," he added.
The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)in Jammu, saying that setting up of an AIIMS would transform health care facilities and would provide new opportunities to the youth. he also said that Rs 750 crore has been granted to the state for setting up five new medical colleges. Foundation stone for a northern regional centre campus of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication(IIMC), which would be set up at a cost of Rs 16 crore, were also laid today.
PM Modi laid the foundation stone for a Leh-Kargil transmission line worth Rs 2000 crore which would reduce the power problems in the area. "The projects which have been inaugurated or whose foundation stones have been laid will improve not only the power situation but also connectivity of Leh region with other cities of the country, tourism, employment and education for the youth of the country," he said.
Attacking the Opposition for criticising his government's farmers' income plan announced in the Interim Budget, PM Modi said people living in air-conditioned rooms do not know the importance of Rs 6000 for a poor farmer living in distant and difficult areas.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the University if Ladakh, the first ever university in Ladakh region. He also opened new trekking and tourist routes in Ladakh. In addition to this, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for a modular, energy efficient and self-sustaining terminal building of the Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (KBR) in Leh by unveiling the plaque.
The Prime Minister raised the issue of Kashmiri Pandits and said the government is committed to the protect their rights, dignity and pride. "The country will never forget the violent times in which they were forced out of their homes," he further said.
Bringing up the issue of Kartarpur corridor, the PM said, "The previous govts had the tendency to ignore the necessities & sentiments of the country, you are well aware of that. Take Kartarrpur corridor for instance. Had they paid attention, then the land of Guru Nanak Dev would have been a part of India."
"The government has made the provision for a development package of Rs 40,000 crore to improve connectivity in the region," said PM Modi.
The prime minister is addressing a public rally at Vijaynagar in Jammu after inaugurating a slew of projects.
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Following his visit to Leh, the prime minister reached Jammu where he will be laying the foundation stone of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication.
Internet services on mobile devices were snapped as a precautionary measure Sunday as the Prime Minister visited Jammu and Kashmir. This was done as part of efforts to ensure that the Prime Minister's visit passes off smoothly, officials said. They said security personnel have been deployed across the valley in large numbers for maintaining law and order. Separatists groups have called for a complete shutdown in the valley to protest against Modi's visit.
The Prime Minister went on to address the issue of Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Act. "Some changes have been made to the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Act and the council has been given more rights concerning the expenditures. Now the Autonomous Council releases the money sent for the region’s development."
Talking about the recently announced farmer welfare scheme, Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, the prime minister said that the benefits of the scheme will also reach the farmers in Ladakh. In the Interim Budget 2019-2020, Goyal set aside Rs 75,000 crore towards the Pradhan Mantri – Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN), under which farmers holding upto 2 hectares will get Rs 6,000 as assured income support every year.
Addressing the people, the prime minister said, "The difficult conditions you live in and counter all the difficulties, it is a great inspiration for me to work for you dedicatedly. The affection you extend towards me, I will repay that through development."
PM Modi begins his address to the people at the inaugural event of various projects in Leh.
PM Modi Sunday inaugurated various development projects in Leh. The prime minister could be seen clad in the regional attire of Ladakh.
PM Modi inaugurates projects in Leh. (Source: Twitter/BJP)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Leh Sunday morning to inaugurate the Univerity of Leh. It will be the first-ever university in the Ladakh region of the state. It will be a cluster university comprising degree colleges of Leh, Kargil, Nubra, Zanskar, Drass and Khaltsi. The university will have administrative offices in Leh and Kargil.