PM Modi addresses voters of Birbhum, Kolkata, Malda and Murshidabad via VC

Published By : Admin | April 23, 2021 | 17:34 IST
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PM Modi addressed today voters of Birbhum, Kolkata, Malda and Murshidabad virtually. He said, “West Bengal Elections are not just for a change in the government, I can see the rise of an aspirational and optimistic West Bengal in these polls. Be it villages or cities, I can see yearning for a better life, better education, better employment and better option everywhere.”

“West Bengal is voting for governance free of partiality. The people are looking for employment opportunities, ease of living and ease of doing business. BJP has taken a pledge to complete all such needs,” he further added.

Addressing the people of Bengal, the PM stated, “A craze for peace, security and development is being seen in Bengal. West Bengal, today is eager for a regime where every department of the government does its work, fulfills its responsibility. Bengal is voting for a system of harmony, free from discrimination.”

Talking about the development work of Modi Government, the Prime Minister asserted, “Record investment is coming to India. We want a major chunk of this to be used in Bengal to promote every form of industry and employment. BJP government will try its best to ensure this. Silk and jute industries are important aspects of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Promoting them is our responsibility. Similarly, we would also reduce wastage of fruits and vegetables and help farmers in every possible way.”

The PM highlighted several initiatives taken by the central government, he said, “Students need to be connected to industry right from school days, he/she must be given education according to their preferences and their language - the NEP has all these principles at its core. Poor, tribal, dalit, deprived and exploited children can also study medical, engineering and technology in their own language, for this new National Education Policy will be implemented fast here.”

PM Modi promised to give Rs 18,000 in bank accounts of farmers under PM-Kisan scheme if BJP comes to power in the state. The PM said, “Under the PM Awas Yojana, more than two crore houses have been built for the poor by our government across the country. After the formation of BJP government in Bengal, the pace of house construction for the poor will be increased very fast.”

Concluding his address, PM Modi said, “Till now the people of Bengal have voted very well. I pray that you will do the same in future. And even though there are two phases are left, you have to go only once to vote. I request you to ensure the guidelines which is made for voting which casting your franchise.” “Even during the vaccine and after the vaccine, the mask is necessary, it is necessary to cover the entire face with the mask. We need to remember the mantra of ‘Dawai Bhi, Kadai Bhi’,” he added.

 

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Alternate sources of fertilizers for farmers were also discussed to ensure continued availability in the future
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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security to review the situation and ongoing and proposed mitigating measures in the context of ongoing West Asia Conflict.

The Cabinet Secretary gave a detailed presentation on the global situation and mitigating measures taken so far and being planned by all concerned Ministries/Departments of Government of India. The expected impact and measures taken to address it across sectors like agriculture, fertilisers, food security, petroleum, power, MSMEs, exporters, shipping, trade, finance, supply chains and all affected sectors were discussed. The overall macro-economic scenario in the country and further measures to be taken were also discussed.

The ongoing conflict in West Asia will have significant short, medium and long term impact on the global economy and its effect on India were assessed and counter-measures, both immediate and long-term, were discussed.

Detailed assessment of availability for critical needs of the common man, including food, energy and fuel security was made. Short term, Medium term and Long term measures to ensure continued availability of essential needs were discussed in detail.

The impact on farmers and their requirement for fertiliser for the Kharif season was assessed. The measures taken in the last few years to maintain adequate stocks of fertilizers will ensure timely availability and food security. Alternate sources of fertilizers were also discussed to ensure continued availability in the future.

It was also determined that adequate supply of coal stocks at all power plants will ensure no shortage of electricity in India.

Several measures were discussed to diversify sources of imports required by chemicals, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals and other industrial sectors. Similarly new export destinations to promote Indian goods will be developed in the near future.

Several measures proposed by different ministries will be prepared and implemented in the coming days after consultation with all stakeholders.

PM directed that a group of ministers and secretaries be created to work dedicatedly in a whole of government approach. PM also instructed for sectoral groups to work in consultation with all stakeholders.

PM said that the conflict is an evolving situation and the entire world is affected in some form. In such a situation, all efforts must be made to safeguard the citizens from the impact of this conflict. PM instructed that all arms of government should work together to ensure least inconvenience to the citizens. PM also asked for proper coordination with state governments to ensure no black-marketing and hoarding of important commodities.