Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue of the “red diary” allegedly containing incriminating material against the Ashok Gehlot-led government.Assembly Elections 2023 in India Highlights (October 5): Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues with his project-launching spree in poll-bound states with visits to Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur and Rajasthan’s Jodhpur on today’s schedule. Following his event in Jodhpur, the PM headed to Jabalpur, where he inaugurated a slew of developmental projects worth Rs 12,000 crore. Addressing a rally there, he targeted the Congress and asked “why they never gave Adivasis any national recognition”.
Earlier in the day, he inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of a slew of projects worth Rs 5,900 crore in Jodhpur in sectors such as road, rail, housing, gas pipeline, and clean drinking water. He also addressed a public rally and again raised the issue of the “lal diary” allegedly containing incriminating material against the Ashok Gehlot-led government. He also urged people to cast their “one vote” to bring BJP to power and “development to every corner of Rajasthan.”
Meanwhile, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was also in Madhya Pradesh today. And while Modi’s agenda includes unveiling a statue of tribal icon Rani Durgavati, Priyanka will unveil a statue of another tribal icon, Tantya Mama, at Mohankheda, besides addressing a rally along with state Congress chief Kamal Nath. This was Priyanka’s third visit to Madhya Pradesh in recent months, after Jabalpur and Gwalior.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses during an event organised for laying of foundation stone of various developmental projects, in Nizamabad, Telangana, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. (PTI Photo)
"Rajasthan is at no. 1 rank in north India in terms of economic growth rate. The state’s GDP has increased by Rs 6 lakh crore in five years and will soon touch Rs 15 lakh crore by the end of this year and Rs 30 lakh crore by 2030," Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot said during the release of Congress' vision document 'Rajasthan Mission 2030' in Jaipur.
"By using technology, we removed the fake names of 11 crore people from the government offices...These people had made ways to rob treasure from the government offices...These 11 crore fake names were taking the share of poor people," PM Modi said while targeting the Congress.
Appreciating the contributions of scientists in India, PM Modi mentioned the recent 'The Vaccine War' film by director Vivek Agnihotri which depicts the race against time by Indian scientists to roll out an indigenous vaccine, Covaxin, at the height of the Covid pandemic.
"We gave free gas connection of Ujjwala to crores of women belonging to poor families. Earlier to get a gas connection, people had to roam around the houses of MP...On Rakshabandhan we made gas cylinders cheap...Yesterday, we made Ujjwala gas cylinder 100 rupees cheaper," PM Modi said.
PM Modi is addressing a rally in Jabalpur.
PM Modi lay the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple development projects in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
Lakhs were gathered in Jabalpur to greet PM Modi as he arrived in the poll-bound state.
Speaking on the women’s reservation Bill, which seeks to provide 33 per cent reservation to women in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra raised questions regarding the delay in implementation of the legislature.
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra addressed a rally in Madhya Pradesh today. This will be Priyanka’s third visit to Madhya Pradesh in recent months, after Jabalpur and Gwalior.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra kickstarted the Congress campaign for the Madhya Pradesh elections in June in Jabalpur by hitting out at the BJP over issues ranging from scams to promises of jobs.
More than 250 scams took place in 18 years of BJP rule in Madhya Pradesh, says Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at a rally in MP.
Here are some highlights from PM Modi's speech at the Jodhpur rally:
- "Rajasthan govt creates obstacles at the speed with which we want to work on Jal Jeevan Mission."
- "Paper leak mafia has ruined future of lakhs of youth in Rajasthan, they are demanding justice."
- "Ujjwala beneficiaries will get cylinder for Rs 600; 70 lakh families of Rajasthan to benefit from this decision of BJP govt."
Appreciating the contributions of scientists in India, PM Modi mentioned the recent 'The Vaccine War' film by director Vivek Agnihotri which depicts the race against time by Indian scientists to roll out an indigenous vaccine, Covaxin, at the height of the Covid pandemic.
Jodhpur, Rajasthan | "The BJP Government at the Centre is making every effort on its part for the development of Rajasthan. But it is painful to see the condition here...Congress has brought Rajasthan to the top of the country in terms of corruption and riots. It has made Rajasthan the number 1 in terms of atrocities against women and Dalits. Congress has given a free hand to the drugs business...," PM Modi at rally.
'For the red diary mystery to be solved, it is important for BJP to come to power in Rajasthan,' said PM Modi addressing the gathering at a public meeting in Jodhpur.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue of the “red diary” allegedly containing incriminating material against the Ashok Gehlot-led government.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched multiple projects worth Rs 5,000 crore in poll-bound Rajasthan, and asserted that they will lead to further development of the state.
Taking a dig at Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot who was not present at the event where PM Modi inuagurating development projects, the latter said the CM was missing because he is aware that "when Modi arrives, everything will be fine."
Speaking about the scope for improving tourism in the state, PM Modi mentioned the projects unveiled by him towards improvement of rail, road and air infrastructure projects.
"Who can make Rajasthan number 1 in tourism?" asked PM Modi to the large crowds gathered in Jodhpur at a public meeting.
"It is not Modi who can make Rajasthan number 1 in tourism. It is your vote," he said addressing the gathering.
Under PMUY, cooking gas connections are issued to women members of poor households, and the connection, stove, and the first cylinder are given free of charge. The per-cylinder subsidy of Rs 200, which beneficiaries get as a bank transfer from the OMCs, is also borne by the government as the OMCs are reimbursed for it.
Ahead of festivals like Navratri, Dusshera and Diwali, PM Modi announced the BJP-led central government's decision to reduce the cost of cylinders under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) to Rs 600.
The earlier price cut and expansion of PMUY, came ahead of Assembly elections in five states later this year and the Lok Sabha elections next year, was described by the government as its gift to the people on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan and Onam.
Earlier in the day Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated multiple development projects worth about Rs 5,000 crore at Jodhpur, Rajasthan. PM Modi also flagged off two new train services in Rajasthan. These included a new train - Runicha Express - connecting Jaisalmer to Delhi and a new heritage train connecting Marwar Junction - Khambli Ghat.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched various development projects worth Rs 5,000 crore in poll-bound Rajasthan.
Among other projects, he laid the foundation stone of multiple road development projects to be built at a cumulative cost of about Rs 1,475 crore and also flagged off two new train services in the state. PTI
Amid chants of "Swagat hai bhai Swagat hai" and "Jai Shree Ram", PM Modi waves at the crowd during his road show ahead of a public meeting in Jodhpur.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of multiple development projects worth Rs 5,900 crore in Rajasthan's Jodhpur today.
"In addition to Rajasthan's Kota making it an education hub, I hope that the state develops from the perspective of medical and engineering scope," PM Modi said after inaugurating a slew of development projects for the state in Jodhpur.
PM Modi flagged off two new train services in Rajasthan. These include a new train - Runicha Express - connecting Jaisalmer to Delhi and a new heritage train connecting Marwar Jn. - Khambli Ghat.
Further, the projects include doubling the 145 km long 'Degana-Rai Ka Bagh' rail line and the 58 km long 'Degana-Kuchaman City' rail line.
After unveiling a slew of development projects, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the gathering in Rajasthan's Jodhpur.
These include a new train - Runicha Express - connecting Jaisalmer to Delhi and a new heritage train connecting Marwar Jn. - Khambli Ghat. Runicha Express will pass through Jodhpur, Degana, Kuchaman City, Phulera, Ringas, Shrimadhopur, Neem Ka Thana, Narnaul, Ateli, Rewari, improving connectivity of all towns with the national capital.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of multiple development projects worth Rs 5,900 crore in Rajasthan's Jodhpur today, including healthcare-related projects and several road projects. Later, he will inaugurate development projects worth Rs 12,000 crore in MP's Jabalpur around 3 pm. Assembly elections in both states are due by this year-end.
Ahead of inaugurating and laying the foundation stones of multiple development projects in Rajasthan's Jodhpur today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is welcomed by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
PHOTO | PM Modi to lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects in sectors like road, rail, aviation, health and higher education in Jodhpur shortly. pic.twitter.com/EaUuneYFfx— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 5, 2023
Union Minister of Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekawat delivers the welcome address."In a step towards realising the Prime Minister's vision of providing safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections, the foundation stone of multiple Jal Jeevan Mission projects in Mandla, Jabalpur and Dindori districts worth over Rs 2,350 crores will be laid," an official statement from the PMO said.
Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone and dedicate multiple development projects worth about Rs 5,000 crore at Jodhpur, Rajasthan, in sectors like road, rail, aviation, health and higher education.
Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of important projects for strengthening the Health infrastructure in Rajasthan.
The projects include:
- 350 bedded ‘Trauma Centre and Critical Care Hospital Block at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur’,
- Seven Critical Care Blocks under Pradhan Mantri – Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) across Rajasthan.
- The integrated centre for ‘Trauma, Emergency and Critical Care’ at AIIMS Jodhpur will be developed at a cost of more than Rs 350 crore.
- The seven Critical Care Blocks across Rajasthan will augment district level critical care infrastructure benefiting people of the state.
Income Tax officials are conducting searches at properties related to BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath. This comes two days after PM Modi visited Hyderabad and brought Congress and the BRS under fire over dynasty politics and corruption.
Opening new front in the battle for Telangana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed on Tuesday that Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) chief and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao had sought to join the NDA after the BJP's impressive performance in the December 2020 Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) elections.
At a public meeting in Nizamabad, after inaugurating several projects for the poll-bound state, Modi said he had declined KCR’s request as he did not want the NDA or the BJP to be associated with the BRS's “deeds”.
BRS leaders, including senior minister T Harish Rao, dismissed the claim. “Modi can say anything at any place. There is no truth in this,’’ Rao said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh on Thursday and inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various projects worth Rs 12,600 crore, including rail and road works and a memorial dedicated to Rani Durgavati.
The ‘Veerangana Rani Durgavati Smarak aur Udyaan', to be built at a cost of about Rs 100 crore in Jabalpur, will be spread over nearly 21 acres. It will showcase an impressive 52-foot-tall bronze statue of the Gond queen, the official said. PTI
In Rajasthan, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of important projects for strengthening the Health infrastructure of the state, a statement from the PMO said.
"At around 11:15 AM, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone and dedicate multiple development projects worth about Rs 5,000 crore at Jodhpur, Rajasthan, in sectors like road, rail, aviation, health and higher education," said an official statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) as per ANI.
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will address a public rally in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh on Thursday, her third visit to the state in recent months, a party functionary said on Wednesday. The Congress leader will address the public rally at Mohankheda of Dhar district.
All India Congress Committee (AICC) spokesman Surendra Rajput told reporters in Bhopal that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and MP Congress president Kamal Nath will address the gathering at Mohankheda after visiting the Jain shrine there.
She will participate in various events, including a welcome programme by the trustees of the Jain temple. Before addressing the rally around 12.20 pm, the Congress general secretary will also unveil the statue of tribal icon Tantya Mama, he said. This is her third visit to the BJP-governed MP in recent months. (PTI)
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge reaches Chhattisgarh to attend the "Bharosa Ka Sammelan" in Raigarh
Congress public rally in Raigarh.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday will launch a host of development projects worth Rs 12,600 crore in Madhya Pradesh and Rs 5,000 crore in Rajasthan during his visit to the states. In Jodhpur in Rajasthan, Modi will lay the foundation stone and inaugurate development projects in sectors like road, rail, aviation, health and higher education, the PMO said.
In Madhya Pradeshs Jabalpur, he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of projects in sectors such as road, rail, , housing, gas pipeline, and clean drinking water.
As political parties buckle up for the upcoming Assembly elections, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel are set to address the “Bharose ki Yatra (yatra of faith)” at Kodatrai in the state’s Raigarh district. Baghel is expected to announce development projects and provide assistance to 3,088 beneficiaries of various schemes.