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PM interacts with beneficiaries of Rural Electrification and Saubhagya Schemes across the country through video bridge

Published By : Admin | July 19, 2018 | 10:30 IST
It was unfortunate that even after 70 years of independence, over 18,000 villages remained in dark: PM Modi
In 2005, the UPA Govt promised to electrify every village by 2009. The then President of the ruling party went a step ahead & spoke about bringing electricity to every home. None of that happened: PM
From the ramparts of the Red Fort I had announced that every village will be electrified. We walked the talk and went to every village: PM
About 14,500 villages out of the 18,000 that had not been electrified, were in Eastern India. We have changed that: PM Modi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today interacted with citizens from villages across the country which has been electrified since 2014. The interaction covered the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana - 'Saubhagya' scheme, through video bridge. This is the tenth interaction in the series by the Prime Minister through video conference with the beneficiaries of various Government schemes.

Expressing delight in interacting with the villagers from the recently electrified 18000 villages, Prime Minister said “People who have not seen darkness, don't understand the meaning of illumination. Those who have not spent their lives in the darkness don't realise the value of light. ”
Prime Minister during the interaction said that thousands of villages have been electrified since NDA government has taken over. He added that unlike the false promises given by the previous government, the present government has walked the talk of electrifying every village. The Government not only focused on electrification, but also reformed the distribution systems across the country, Prime Minister added.

These 18000 villages which were not electrified even after 70 years of independence were electrified in the last four years.The last one electrified was Leisang village of Manipur in the North east Sector on April 28, 2018. Narendra Modi said that it was difficult to electrify the last 18000 villages, as most were in remote areas, hilly areas and areas with poor connectivity. He added that despite all the difficulties, a dedicated team of people worked hard to ensure that the dream of electrifying every village is achieved.

Prime Minister pointed out that the government has changed the situation in Eastern India which had 14,582non- electrified villages out of 18,000 and out of which 5790 villages were in the North East. He added that the Government accords priority to the development of Eastern India and with complete electrification, now Eastern India can play an even bigger role in India's development journey.

Prime Minister said that Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana has been started with the objective of electrifying each and every house in the country. More than 86 lakh household has been electrified through the Yojana so far. The Yojana is in mission mode and will ensure electric connection to around four crore households.

Interacting with the Prime Minister, beneficiaries from far away villages explained electricity has transformed their lives forever. From completing work before the sunset and forcing children to study with kerosene lamps, electrification has made life very easily. Most beneficiaries said that the there has been an overall improvement in the quality of life. Beneficiaries also thanked the Prime Minister for bringing light into their houses.

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PM Modi interacted with BJP booth karyakartas across Assam as a part of the ‘Mera Booth, Sabse Mazboot’ programme via NaMo App. He energised booth-level members and reaffirmed that every booth remains the foundation of the party’s strength and electoral success. He hailed the true spirit of Assam, calling it a powerful force driving BJP’s growth in the Northeast.

Opening the interaction, PM Modi described himself as a karyakarta first, expressing pride in working alongside the grassroots cadre. He lauded booth karyakartas for their tireless dedication, emphasising that their connect with every household is the BJP’s greatest strength. “Booth jeetoge toh chunav jeetoge,” he reiterated.

Highlighting Assam’s transformation over the past decade, PM Modi underlined the shift from instability and violence to peace, progress, and prosperity under the double engine government. He noted that over a dozen key peace agreements have brought lasting stability, especially in regions like Bodoland.

He stressed the importance of educating first-time voters about Assam’s past challenges, urging karyakartas to actively communicate the contrast between earlier regimes marked by unrest and the current era of stability. He encouraged innovative booth-level engagements to emotionally connect with voters while showcasing developmental achievements.

PM Modi also called for focused outreach to beneficiaries of key welfare schemes such as PM Awas Yojana, PM-Kisan, Ujjwala, and others, urging workers to compile beneficiary lists and strengthen direct engagement. He emphasised turning polling day into a Jan Utsav, with collective participation ensuring maximum voter turnout.
Encouraging youth and women’s participation, PM Modi praised Assam’s Nari Shakti and highlighted initiatives empowering women economically and socially. He urged workers to leverage platforms like the NaMo App and social media to share real-life stories.

Addressing key regional concerns, PM Modi underscored the importance of protecting Assam’s identity and tackling issues like illegal infiltration, calling it not just a political issue but one of security, culture, and justice. He urged karyakartas to raise awareness at the grassroots and support efforts ensuring the rights and dignity of indigenous communities.

He also highlighted the empowerment of tea garden workers through land rights and welfare schemes, calling it a historic step towards dignity and long-term security for lakhs of families.

Reaffirming the guiding principles of ‘Seva, Sangathan, and Samarpan’, PM Modi said that Assam’s BJP karyakartas embody the true spirit of the organisation.

He concluded with a powerful call to action:“When every booth becomes strong, victory becomes certain, and Assam’s future becomes brighter.”