Tremendous response to Vivekananda Yuva Vikas Yatra at Bagasara in Amreli district 

At a time when nation’s agriculture growth rate is barely 3%, Gujarat’s agriculture has been growing at 11%. This illustrates the importance we give to our farmers and villages: Shri Modi 

Our struggles to take Narmada Waters to every home and farm shows the impediments Delhi is putting towards Gujarat’s growth. Not allowing us to raise the height of Narmada dam shows Congress’ Disha: Shri Modi 

Congress says Disha Badlo, Dasha Badlegi but it was their diktat that shut dairies while the BJP gave money to revive them: Shri Modi 

In the last decade only filled the ditches arising out of 40 years of Congress rule. March towards Bhavya and Divya Gujarat starts in January 2013: Shri Modi

 

On Monday 24th September 2012 the Vivekananda Yuva Vikas continues to cover parts of Saurashtra. This morning Shri Modi addressed the Yatra at Bagasara in Amreli district. The Yatra and Shri Modi were enthusiastically welcomed by the people especially the youth of the region. The Chief Minister expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the wonderful welcome.

Shri Modi said that India is an agrarian nation and a nation where most people dwell in the villages but for the last 60 years we have failed to give adequate thought to the well being of our villages and farmers. He shared that at a time when the nation’s agriculture growth rate has barely reached 3%, Gujarat’s agriculture is growing more than 11%, which illustrates the importance the state Government has given to its farmers and villages.

The Chief Minister recalled the hard work and struggle that had to be undertaken to ensure that the waters of the Narmada reach every house and every farm. The fact that to raise the height upto 121 m a fast had to be undertaken shows the impediments the Government in Delhi is putting towards the development of Gujarat. Similarly, by not giving permission to erect gates on the Narmada Dam, the Centre is doing great injustice to Gujarat. Shri Modi affirmed that this best shows what the Disha of the Congress is. In this speech Shri Modi declared that due to late arrival of the monsoon many farmers of the state faced problems but the state Government has taken care of their well being by giving a 100% interest relief on loans taken and a 50% relief on electricity bills borne by the farmers.

Shri Modi reminded that the Congress is singing ‘Disha Badlo, Dasha Badlegi’ but it was their diktat that called for the shutting of dairies and it is the BJP state Government that gave money to restart these dairies. It is in the Disha of the BJP that gave a renewed impetus to milk production and animal rearing across the state, the Chief Minister pointed out.

While speaking Shri Modi asked those gathered if they are happy with the initiatives of the Government in the fields of health, education, animal rearing, 108 medical services to which the audience replied with a forceful YES! But, Shri Modi declared that for these ten years the state Government has merely filled the ditches created by 40 years of Congress rule and that the march towards a Bhavya (Excellent) and Divya (Divine) Gujarat will commence from January 2013. Earlier, BJP MP from Gujarat Smt. Smriti Irani lauded the development of Gujarat under Shri Modi and spoke about the high levels of safety women have in Gujarat. Gujarat BJP President Shri RC Faldu said that this is a Government that enjoys the complete trust of the people.

Others present on the occasion include Cabinet Minister Shri Dilip Sanghani, Minister of State Smt. Vasuben Trivedi, National BJP Vice President Shri Purushottam Rupala and MP Shri Mansukhbhai Mandavia among other dignitaries.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a massive gathering in Srinagar, Jammu, and Kashmir, emphasizing the region's rapid development and progress. "This is the new Jammu and Kashmir," he said, highlighting the large turnout of young people, the elderly, mothers, and sisters. “Our goal is the rapid development of Jammu and Kashmir," he added.

PM Modi congratulated the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the successful first phase of voting in seven districts, which took place without the shadow of terrorism. "This is a matter of happiness and pride for all of us, that so many people came out to vote," he said, citing voting percentages of over 80% in Kishtwar, 71% in Doda, 70% in Ramban, and 62% in Kulgam. “Today, the world is watching how the people of Jammu and Kashmir strengthen India's democracy. For this, I congratulate the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” PM Modi added.

PM Modi criticized the three families that have ruled Jammu and Kashmir, saying they have "crushed both democracy and the cultural essence of Kashmir." He accused them of depriving the people of their rightful entitlements and promoting violence and chaos. However, he noted that the youth of Jammu and Kashmir are now challenging these families and rising against them.

“The three families were responsible for the ruin of Jammu and Kashmir. These people have been rattled from Delhi to Srinagar. These three families think that no one can question them. They believe that grabbing power and looting you is their birthright. These families have always deprived the people of Jammu and Kashmir of their rightful entitlements, and this has been their political agenda. They only gave Jammu and Kashmir violence and chaos. But now, Jammu and Kashmir will no longer be under the grip of these three families. Now, the youth of Jammu and Kashmir are challenging them. The same youth they held back are now rising against them,” said the Prime Minister.

Taking a sharp dig at Congress and PDP, PM Modi said, “They sold hatred for decades to keep their political shops running. The same fires that burned schools in Kashmir were stoked by their market of hatred. They did not build new schools and gave shelter to those who set schools on fire. You remember the time when even the schools that survived the fires couldn't operate for months. Our youth were kept away from education, while these three families rejoiced in handing them stones. For their selfish gains, they ruined the future of our children.”

The Prime Minister highlighted his government's efforts to provide education and employment opportunities to the youth. "In the past five years, around 50,000 children whose education had been interrupted were re-enrolled in school," he said. Additionally, 250 schools are being upgraded to PM Shri Schools, and numerous degree colleges, and engineering and polytechnic colleges have been built.

“These three families have crushed both democracy and the cultural essence of Kashmir. Think about what they did in the 1980s. They treated the politics of Jammu and Kashmir as their fiefdom. They did not want anyone else to rise politically, otherwise, why would they have halted the elections for Panchayats, BDCs, and DDCs? They feared that new leaders would emerge and challenge their family rule,” said PM Modi highlighting Congress, NC and PDP’s misrule in the state.

Underscoring the government’s dedication to the development and progress that Jammu and Kashmir achieved, PM Modi said, “The Kashmir Valley is now connected by rail. This will benefit apple farmers and other fruit and vegetable growers. Your produce will reach major markets across the country at lower costs. Increased connectivity will boost the tourism sector, and new factories, industries, and businesses will be established here.”

PM Modi emphasized the improved security situation in Jammu and Kashmir, citing the successful organization of events like the G-20 summit, sports car racing, and Khelo India Winter Games. He also highlighted the increased connectivity, including the rail link to the Kashmir Valley, which will benefit farmers and boost tourism.

The Prime Minister outlined the BJP's plans for the poor, farmers, youth, and women, including increased financial support and access to free healthcare. He also reiterated the party's commitment to restoring Jammu and Kashmir's statehood. He said, “In Jammu and Kashmir, we are focused only on development and rapid progress. Today, new playgrounds have been built for children. The new Habba Kadal Bridge, the renovated Zero Bridge and Abdullah Bridge, the Wayil Bridge in Ganderbal, the beauty around Dal Lake and Jhelum, electric buses running on the streets of Srinagar, and the bustling Polo View market, all these are signs of the new and improved Jammu and Kashmir.”

During his concluding remarks, PM Modi appealed to the people of Jammu and Kashmir to break previous voting records on September 25 and give the BJP a chance to serve the region. "You grow saffron here, Srinagar is known for its Tulip Garden, and the lotus flower will add glory to this beautiful bouquet," PM Modi said.