PM Modi in Varanasi: ‘By 2022, every poor in urban and rural area will get a home’

Addressing a gathering of farmers in Varanasi, PM Narendra Modi said cleanliness is a way to serve the poor of India. I was also happy to see that a lot of toilets have already been constructed in rural areas. Swachhata is a Puja for me."

Updated: September 23, 2017 13:51 IST

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PM Narendra Modi lays the foundation for a toilet under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, in Shahanshahpur village in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. (Source: PIB)

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In his speech to farmers in Varanasi, PM Modi said, "A clean India also means a healthier India. I had the opportunity to help in toilet construction at a village nearby. The people of the village have decided to make the village open defecation free." (Source: PIB)

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A survey reveals that the construction of toilets in homes helps people keep away from diseases, each one of us has to come forward for cleanliness in the country, said PM Modi. (Source: PIB)

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Thanking Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for organising health treatment for cattle programme, Modi said cattle were brought here from different places and specialist doctors are here to treat them. (Source: PIB)

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PM Modi distributes certificates to Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) beneficiaries in Shahanshahpur, UP.

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Addressing a public meeting after inaugurating a 'Pashu Arogya Mela' (cattle health fair) here on the second day of his two-day visit to his Lok Sabha constituency of Varanasi, he also promised to double farm income and provide homes to the homeless by 2022. (Source: PIB)

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Praising villagers, where he went for laying foundation of a toilet for naming it as "Izzatghar", Modi said, "I liked this word so much. Where there is Izzatghar, there is honour of our mothers and sisters. I also congratulate the state government for recognising it as Izzatghar. In the days to come those who are concerned about their honour, will construct Izzatghar." (Source: PIB)

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For us, governance is not about politics or winning elections. But for us country is more important than the party, says PM Modi in UP.

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PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Pashudhan Arogya Mela. (Source: PIB)

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Referring to the mega animal fair being organised for the first time on 1800 acres of land here, he said "these animals don't go to cast their ballot. They are not anyone's voters." (Source: PIB)

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PM Modi also said focus on animal health is commendable, a healthy animal will greatly benefit the farmers. (Source: PIB)

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Speaking about the Pashudhan mela, PM Modi said it will benefit the farmers across the state. (Source: PIB)

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