Shri Modi addresses people across 53 places of Gujarat through 3D technology 

Congress has only embraced negative politics. Not only Gujarat leaders but also their national leaders are using very poor language: CM 

Development is not in Congress’ nature. If someone is fighting the elections on development, Congress does not know how to counter: Shri Modi 

You say only 1 voice heard in Gujarat? If there is someone who says development in Gujarat due to 6 crore people, it is me. There are more than 5000 schemes named after your father, your grandmother, you great grandfather's name: Shri Modi 

Rahul Baba Zuban Sambhal Ke Boliye. You language does not suit democracy: Shri Modi 

Some people seeing Sir Creek issue with narrow eyes. Its nothing to do with Rajneeti, it’s an issue of Rashtraniti for me: Shri Modi 

You have tried to defame Gujarat. I tell you- the more the dirt you throw, the more the Lotus will shine: Shri Modi’s clear message to anti-Gujarat Congress party 

Madam Sonia ji says in Gujarat innocents are in jail but it is your CBI that sends innocents to jail in Gujarat. Even the courts have released them: Shri Modi 

Mills shut down in Congress rule. Many lost jobs, many had to end their lives. Gujarat's textile industry got ruined. Your eyes were on mill land. Your Textile Ministry was interested in making money on mill land: CM 

Tell SC to make SIT to look into what mill workers are doing, is there a package. Look into whether land has been sold transparently. Have your textile ministers made money? Asks Shri Modi 

Mrs. Sonia ji said Congress gave 50% reservation to women. Its not 50 but 33%! We passed a law to give 50% reservation to women, it was discussed for 3 days. But your Governor who is a woman has not signed it for 2 years. You made Raj Bhawan a Congress Bhawan: Shri Modi

 

On Friday 14th December 2012 Shri Narendra Modi addressed people across 53 places of Gujarat through 3D projection technology. Shri Modi affirmed that politics of development is not in the nature of the Congress and that if someone is fighting the elections on development, they do not know how to counter it. He said that it is not only the Gujarat Congress leaders but also the national leader of the party who have embraced negative politics and used very poor language while speaking in Gujarat.

The Chief Minister shattered the lies spread by Mrs. Sonia Gandhi on various issues be it the issue of the Government of India bringing in the 108 ambulance service, the power and water situation in Gujarat, the law & order situation in Gujarat or the state of unemployment in Gujarat.

Shri Modi stated that it was Mr. Rajiv Gandhi who set up the initiative to clean the Ganga but the Ganga is not yet clean. On the other hand the Gujarat Government has transformed the Sabarmati River. “If there is a diamond in your hand you make it coal. We turn coal into a diamond!” he declared. 

Speaking on the delicate issue of Sir Creek, Shri Modi said that for him it is not a matter of Rajniti but a matter of Rashtraniti. He explained the importance of Sir Creek and stressed on the fact that Sir Creek is essential to the safety of India. He added that the region also has oil and gas reserves that can be used by India.

On Mr. Rahul Gandhi’s statement that only 1 voice is heard in Gujarat. Shri Modi said that if there is a person who says the development in Gujarat is due to 6 crore people of Gujarat, it is him. He further said, “There are more than 5000 schemes named after your father, your grandmother, great grand father's name. Have you spoken about anyone else? You say my father struggled, my grandmother but did others not struggle?” The Chief Minister said that we couldn’t forget that there were many people who struggled for the nation and he asked Mr. Rahul Gandhi to think 50 times before making such allegations of 1 voice being heard- “Rahul Baba Zuban Sambhal Ke Boliye. You language does not suit democracy” he avowed. He further spoke that he was born in a family where his father was not even a Sarpanch and it was the love of the people with which he has grown up.

The Chief Minister spoke at length about the development initiatives in Gujarat. “We want to take Gujarat to newer heights. Dholera SIR is coming up. It will be like 2 Delhis! There was Gir, Kutch everything but you never thought of developing tourism. Today our tourism growing faster than that of India!” he declared. 

Shri Modi spoke at length about the Congress culture of misusing Article 356, their following of ‘Aaya Ram Gaya Ram politics’ and their misuse of CBI. “Madam Sonia ji says in Gujarat innocent people are in jail, but its your CBI that sends innocents to jail in Gujarat. Eve Courts have released them now” he opined. Shri Modi punctured the Congress President’s lie on the shutting of mills and he called for a White Paper and Supreme Court monitored SIT to look into the closure of mills, the condition of those who lost jobs in the wake of the mill closure and the profits made by the Congress Textile Ministers once the mill land was sold.

He demolished Mrs. Sonia Gandhi’s lie that it was Rajiv Gandhi who brought 50% reservation for women at the local level and shared that the figure stood at 33%. But, he went on to say that when the Gujarat assembly passed the Bill for 50% women reservation at local levels it was the Congress appointed Governor who, ironically being a woman has refused to sigh it for over 2 years. “You made Raj Bhawan a Congress Bhawan” he avowed.

To those who are defaming Gujarat Shri Modi affirmed, “You have tried to defame Gujarat. I tell you- the more the dirt you throw, the more the Lotus will shine.” He asked the Centre not to treat Gujarat as an enemy state. He made a strong appeal to the people to go out in large numbers and give a thumping mandate to the BJP. 

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Cabinet approves Rs 1,526.21 crore upgrade of NH-326 in Odisha
December 31, 2025

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today approved the widening and strengthening of existing 2-Lane to 2-Lane with Paved Shoulder from Km 68.600 to Km 311.700 of NH-326 in the State of Odisha under NH(O) on EPC mode.

Financial implications:

The total capital cost for the project is Rs.1,526.21 crore, which includes a civil construction cost of Rs.966.79 crore.

Benefits:

The upgradation of NH-326 will make travel faster, safer, and more reliable, resulting in overall development of southern Odisha, particularly benefiting the districts of Gajapati, Rayagada, and Koraput. Improved road connectivity will directly benefit local communities, industries, educational institutions, and tourism centres by enhancing access to markets, healthcare, and employment opportunities, thereby contributing to the region’s inclusive growth.

Details:

  • The section of Mohana–Koraput of the National Highway (NH-326) at present have sub-standard geometry (intermediate lane/2-lane, many deficient curves and steep gradients); the existing road alignment, carriageway width and geometric deficiencies constrain safe, efficient movement of heavy vehicles and reduce freight throughput to coastal ports and industrial centres. These constraints will be removed by upgrading the corridor to 2-lane with paved shoulders with geometric corrections (curve realignments and gradient improvements), removal of black spots and pavement strengthening, enabling safe and uninterrupted movement of goods and passengers and reducing vehicle operating costs.
  • The upgradation will provide direct and improved connectivity from Mohana–Koraput into major economic and logistics corridors — linking with NH-26, NH-59, NH-16 and the Raipur–Visakhapatnam corridor and improving last-mile access to Gopalpur port, Jeypore airport and several railway stations. The corridor connects important industrial and logistic nodes (JK Paper, Mega Food Park, NALCO, IMFA, Utkal Alumina, Vedanta, HAL) and education/tourism hubs (Central University of Odisha, Koraput Medical College, Taptapani, Rayagada), thereby facilitating faster freight movement, reducing travel time and enabling regional economic development.
  • The project lies in southern Odisha (districts of Gajapati, Rayagada and Koraput) and will significantly improve intra-state and inter-state connectivity by making vehicle movement faster and safer, stimulating industrial and tourism growth and improving access to services in aspirational and tribal areas. Economic analysis shows the project’s EIRR at 17.95% (base case) while the financial return (FIRR) is negative (-2.32%), reflecting the social and non-market benefits captured in the economic appraisal; the economic justification is driven largely by travel-time and vehicle-operating-cost savings and safety benefits (including an estimated travel-time saving of about 2.5–3.0 hours and a distance saving of ~12.46 km between Mohana and Koraput after geometric improvements).

Implementation strategy and targets:

  • The work will be implemented on EPC mode. Contractors will be required to adopt proven construction and quality-assurance technologies, which may include precast box-type structures and precast drains, precast RCC/PSC girders for bridges and grade separators, precast crash barriers and friction slabs on Reinforced-Earth wall portions, and Cement Treated Sub-Base (CTSB) in pavement layers. Quality and progress will be verified through specialized survey and monitoring tools such as Network Survey Vehicle (NSV), periodic drone-mapping. Day-to-day supervision will be carried out by an appointed Authority Engineer and project monitoring will be conducted through the Project Monitoring Information System (PMIS).
  • The work is targeted to be completed in 24 months from the appointed date for each package, followed by a five-year defect liability/maintenance period (total contract engagement envisaged as 7 years: 2 years construction + 5 years DLP). Contract award will follow after completion of statutory clearances and required land possession.

Major impact, including employment generation potential:

  • This project is aimed at providing faster and safer movement of traffic and improving connectivity between the southern and eastern parts of Odisha, particularly linking the districts of Gajapati, Rayagada, and Koraput with the rest of the State and neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. The improved road network will facilitate industrial growth, promote tourism, enhance access to education and healthcare facilities, and contribute to the overall socio-economic development of the tribal and backward regions of southern Odisha.
  • Various activities undertaken during the construction and maintenance period are expected to generate significant direct and indirect employment opportunities for skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workers. The project will also boost local industries involved in the supply of construction materials, transportation, equipment maintenance, and related services, thus supporting the regional economy.
  • The project is located in the State of Odisha and traverses three districts — Gajapati, Rayagada, and Koraput. The corridor connects major towns such as Mohana, Rayagada, Laxmipur, and Koraput, providing improved intra-state connectivity within Odisha and enhancing inter-state linkage with Andhra Pradesh through the southern end of NH-326.

Background:

Government has declared the stretch “the Highway starting from its junction with NH-59 near Aska, passing through Mohana, Raipanka, Amalabhata, Rayagada, Laxmipur and terminating at its junction with NH-30 near Chinturu in the State of Odisha” as NH-326 vide Gazette Notification dated 14th August 2012.