Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a massive public meeting in the city of Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu today.
PM Modi began by reminiscing about the ancient roots of the Tamil people, their language, culture and its heritage in India. He further acknowledged and applauded the great political leaders of Tamil Nadu, former CM Smt. Jayalalithaa and Sh. MGR, whose statue was also inaugurated on this occasion by Prime Minister Modi. PM Modi then added, “MGR is one of the most respected icons of India. He worked exclusively for the downtrodden and his social welfare schemes gave the strength to fight poverty. So, I am happy to tell two things: One, that our government has decided to rename the Chennai Central Station after the great son of this land, MGR and secondly, we are also seriously thinking about ensuring that flights to and from Tamil Nadu have in-flight announcements in the Tamil language.”
PM Modi further described several major decisions and schemes at the national level which are showing tremendous potential to bring about positive impact in the lives of millions of Indians and said that it is a matter of pride for all Tamil people that India has committed to construct fourteen thousand houses for Indian-origin Tamils in Sri Lanka. Similarly, almost nineteen hundred fishermen from Sri Lanka have returned home to Tamil Nadu due to the consistent efforts of the government. A few of them were also facing the death sentence but, the government ensured with the cooperation of the Government of Sri Lanka that they returned to India. PM Modi also talked about the record improvements in India’s tourism sector, which will significantly benefit the economy of Tamil Nadu as well as the major defence corridor which will boost the local economy in the state as well as enhance the country’s defence capabilities.
Taking on the Opposition parties for their years of mis-governance and dynastic politics, PM Modi said, “The careless conduct of the Opposition on national security is very well known. Guided by politics and selfish interests, they neither want a strong India nor strong armed forces. Congress and their allies can never fulfil regional aspirations because their decisions are guided by the culture of command and Family First. Supporting Congress and their allies means decisions will be taken sitting in air-conditioned rooms in Delhi, not in the villages of Tamil Nadu. Congress also insults strong regional leaders. The people of Tamil Nadu will never forget how one family insulted K. Kamaraj. On the other hand, our decisions are not taken by a High Command in Delhi. The people of India are our high command. Our track record shows that the NDA is best placed to fulfil regional aspirations.”
Concluding his wide-ranging address to the large number of supporters, PM Modi said that the country witnessed rapid development during the last five years after several years of corrupt governance prevalent during Congress rule. He further described his government’s approach over various issues saying, “Our priorities are India First. Our policies put People First. In the last four and half years, a lot has been done and with the people’s blessings, we want to do a lot more.”
I salute this land of Kancheepuram.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) March 6, 2019
The wise Kalidas called this land Nagareshu Kanchi - the best among cities.
Today, the Member of Parliament from Kashi has come to Kanchi: PM @narendramodi
I salute this land of Kancheepuram.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) March 6, 2019
The wise Kalidas called this land Nagareshu Kanchi - the best among cities.
Today, the Member of Parliament from Kashi has come to Kanchi: PM @narendramodi
The Central Government is making continuous efforts towards the development of Tamil Nadu.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) March 6, 2019
We are committed to creating a developed Tamil Nadu that Amma Jayalalithaa dreamt of: PM @narendramodi
The Central Government is making continuous efforts towards the development of Tamil Nadu.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) March 6, 2019
We are committed to creating a developed Tamil Nadu that Amma Jayalalithaa dreamt of: PM @narendramodi
MGR worked extensively for the downtrodden.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) March 6, 2019
His social welfare schemes gave strength to the fight against poverty: PM @narendramodi
MGR worked extensively for the downtrodden.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) March 6, 2019
His social welfare schemes gave strength to the fight against poverty: PM @narendramodi
MGR worked extensively for the downtrodden.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) March 6, 2019
His social welfare schemes gave strength to the fight against poverty: PM @narendramodi
Almost nineteen hundred fishermen from Sri Lanka have returned home to Tamil Nadu.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) March 6, 2019
A few of them were also facing the death sentence but, we ensured with the cooperation of the Government of Sri Lanka that they returned to India: PM @narendramodi
The weavers of Kancheepuram are the pride of this land.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) March 6, 2019
The Central Government is committed to promote the textile sector.
The NDA Government has released a subsidy of more than 7,000 crore rupees to the weavers in the country: PM @narendramodi
The weavers of Kancheepuram are the pride of this land.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) March 6, 2019
The Central Government is committed to promote the textile sector.
The NDA Government has released a subsidy of more than 7,000 crore rupees to the weavers in the country: PM @narendramodi
Kancheepuram and Tamil Nadu have a rich potential for tourism.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) March 6, 2019
You would be happy to know that the NDA Government has done lot of work in the tourism sector.
From 2013 to 2017, foreign tourist arrivals increased by a record 42%: PM @narendramodi
Foreign exchange earnings increased by 50% from 2013 to 2017.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) March 6, 2019
To ensure more tourist arrivals, the e-visa facility is available to 166 nations: PM @narendramodi
All of you have placed a Government at the Centre that is deeply concerned about India’s national security and strategic interests.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) March 6, 2019
Our vision is to make India a hub for defence production.
For that, two defence corridors are being created, one of which is in Tamil Nadu: PM
The careless conduct of the Opposition on national security is very well known.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) March 6, 2019
Guided by politics and selfish interests, they neither want a strong India nor strong armed forces: PM @narendramodi
India is a diverse nation.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) March 6, 2019
India will never progress till regional aspirations are met.
NDA is a strong and united alliance that gives voices to regional aspirations: PM @narendramodi
Our decisions are not taken by a High Command in Delhi.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) March 6, 2019
The people of India are our high command.
Our track record shows that the NDA is best placed to fulfill regional aspirations: PM @narendramodi
Congress and their allies can never fulfill regional aspirations because their decisions are guided by the culture of command and Family First: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) March 6, 2019
Supporting Congress and their allies means decisions will be taken sitting in air-conditioned rooms in Delhi, not in the villages of Tamil Nadu: PM @narendramodi
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) March 6, 2019
Congress also insults strong regional leaders.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) March 6, 2019
The people of Tamil Nadu will never forget how one family insulted K. Kamaraj: PM @narendramodi
What was Kamaraj Ji’s crime?
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) March 6, 2019
His crime was that he spoke for the people and for democracy.
He challenged the corrupt and dictator-like practices of one family.
Because of that, he was insulted again and again: PM @narendramodi
The democratic elected Government of MGR was dismissed by the imposers of the Emergency.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) March 6, 2019
Just because of political differences: PM @narendramodi
If there is one party that has abused Article 356 again and again, it is Congress.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) March 6, 2019
If the dynasty did not like a leader, that state Government was dismissed: PM @narendramodi
Congress imposed Article 356 many many times, out of which fifty governments were dismissed by Indira Ji herself.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) March 6, 2019
Even the DMK has been the victim of Congress hatred for regional aspirations.
But for DMK, opportunism has prevailed over values: PM @narendramodi
Modi hatred among the opposition is reaching new levels daily.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) March 6, 2019
They have a competition - who will abuse Modi most.
Someone will abuse me.
Then someone will mock my poverty.
Then someone will abuse my family.
Then someone will abuse my lower caste origins: PM
Now, one Congress leader talks of killing Modi.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) March 6, 2019
But, I want to tell them:
I am not bothered about their threats and abuses.
I am here to do my work: PM @narendramodi
I am here to do whatever I can to make India strong and prosperous.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) March 6, 2019
Every drop of blood in my veins, every breath of mine, every second of my time is for India and 130 crore Indians: PM @narendramodi
The people of Tamil Nadu and India deserve to know the aims, agenda and leadership of the Maha-Milawat or adulteration alliance.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) March 6, 2019
These parties that are coming together only to stop Modi should clearly state their plan for taking the nation forward: PM @narendramodi
The NDA’s track record is known to all. Our Government has been:
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) March 6, 2019
Committed when it comes to welfare of the poor.
Futuristic when it comes to creating next-generation infrastructure.
Comprehensive when it comes to farmer welfare: PM @narendramodi
Fair-minded, when it comes to social justice.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) March 6, 2019
Uncompromising when it comes to removing corruption.
Strong when it comes to national security.
Unforgiving when it comes to responding to terrorism: PM @narendramodi
Our priorities are India First.
— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) March 6, 2019
Our policies put people first.
In the last four and a half years, lots has been done.
And, with the people’s blessings we want to do a lot more: PM @narendramodi
