Prime Minister Modi addresses public meeting in Haridwar, Uttarakhand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed a huge public meeting in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Shri Modi expressed his gratitude to people for attending the rally in large numbers.

Shri Modi said that Uttarakhand was the Dev Bhoomi and did not deserve a tainted and corrupt government. “The corruption of the Government in Uttarakhand is very well known and even then the leadership is not bothered”, Shri Modi added further.

Prime Minister Modi said that questions before the people of Uttarakhand were not merely about a poll or a candidate but about creating a state all were proud of. “When a child turns sixteen or seventeen, he or she enters a very crucial phase of his or her life. The coming years are also crucial. The same way, Uttarakhand, which was born in 2000, is entering a very critical phase and the coming five years will be crucial for the state.”

Shri Modi recalled former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s contribution in formation of Uttarakhand. He opined, “Atal ji created Uttarakhand with great hope and promise. It was the Centre’s duty to look after the state. But the successive governments did not do so. They did not fulfill Atal ji’s dreams.”

Shri Modi also said that Centre wanted Uttarakhand to prosper and hence had allotted Rs. 12, 000 crores for connecting Char Dham with better roads. “Uttarakhand needs two engines, the state government under BJP and the Central government which will take the state to new heights”, the PM added.

Shri Modi added that development of Uttarakhand was a priority for the BJP. He said that BJP was dedicated to open up new avenues for youth and ensure welfare of farmers. Shri Modi also highlighted how Centre acted promptly when there was an earthquake recently. “When the earthquake came a few days ago, the PMO was closely monitoring the situation. Teams were immediately dispatched to the state. When there was a tragedy in Kedarnath and other parts of Uttarakhand, a Congress leader was overseas. He was not even here”, he added further.

Shri Modi opined that Uttarakhand was the land of the courageous. “The Congress does not respect the valour of the armed forces. They were in power but did not solve the matter of OROP for forty long years. When we came to power, we made it a point, listened to the troubles of the ex-servicemen and implemented the OROP.”

“Our armed forces conducted surgical strike across the LoC. They displayed their might. But some people are not even accepting it. They are asking for proofs! Is this their respect for our armed forces?” Shri Modi questioned.

Several BJP karyakartas and leaders attended the event.

I consider these blessings from the people as very special: PM @narendramodi in Haridwar, Uttarakhand

— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 10, 2017

There is something very spiritual and pure about Uttarakhand. This is a Dev Bhoomi. But, does this land deserve a corrupt & tainted Govt: PM

— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 10, 2017

Questions before the people of Uttarakhand are not merely about a poll or a candidate. Its about creating a state we should be proud of: PM

— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 10, 2017

The corruption of the Government in Uttarakhand is very well known and even then the leadership is not bothered: PM @narendramodi

— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 10, 2017

When a child turns 16-17, he or she enters a very crucial phase of his or her life. The coming years are also crucial: PM @narendramodi

— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 10, 2017

The same way, Uttarakhand, which was born in 2000 is entering a very critical phase & the coming years will be crucial for the state: PM

— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 10, 2017

The coming five years cannot be wasted, they are very important for Uttarakhand: PM @narendramodi

— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 10, 2017

Atal Ji created Uttarakhand with great hope and promise. The government after his did not do much but we will fulfil Atal Ji's dreams: PM

— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 10, 2017

वाजपेयी जी ने 3 राज्य बनाये, उत्तराखंड के भाग्य को बदलने के लिए अटल जी ने काम किया और उनके सपनों और वादों को मैं पूरा करना चाहता हूँ: PM

— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 10, 2017

केंद्र ने 12 हज़ार करोड़ रुपये लगाकर चार धाम को आधुनिक रास्ते से जोड़ने का काम शुरू किया ताकि देवभूमि पूरे विश्व के आकर्षण का केंद्र बने: PM

— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 10, 2017

Uttarakhand needs two engines, the state government under BJP and the Central government which will take the state to new heights: PM

— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 10, 2017

उत्तराखंड वीरों की भूमि है, त्याग और बलिदान की भूमि है: PM @narendramodi

— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 10, 2017

Uttarakhand had a Congress Union Minister but he was more interested in power politics in the state. He did nothing for OROP: PM

— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 10, 2017

The Prime Minister addressing the rally in Uttarakhand. pic.twitter.com/TmZ7eDnOJz

— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 10, 2017

The Congress does not respect the valour of the armed forces: PM @narendramodi

— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 10, 2017

Lot of support for the BJP in Uttarakhand. Here is a picture from the Haridwar rally. pic.twitter.com/WAQOIDQkkM

— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 10, 2017

Our armed forces showed what they are capable of during surgical strikes. Yet, some people do not accept that & want to play politics: PM

— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 10, 2017

When the earthquake came a few days ago, the PMO was closely monitoring the situation. Teams were immediately dispatched to the state: PM

— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 10, 2017

When there was a tragedy in Kedarnath and other parts of Uttarakhand, a Congress leader was overseas. He was not even here: PM @narendramodi

— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 10, 2017

उत्तराखंड का विकास हमारी प्राथमिकता है। हम विकास के रास्ते पर चलना चाहते हैं और इसमें हमें आपका साथ चाहिए: PM @narendramodi

— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 10, 2017

मुझे गरीबों के लिए घर बनाना है, नौजवानों को रोजगार देना है, किसानों के खेत तक पानी पहुँचाना है, मैं देशहित के लिए निर्णय लेता रहा हूँ: PM

— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 10, 2017

मैंने गरीबी देखी है और इसलिए हमारी सरकार गरीबों के कल्याण के लिए समर्पित है: PM @narendramodi

— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 10, 2017

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