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PM visits Chhattisgarh, launches Jungle Safari, unveils Statue of Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay, inaugurates Rajyotsav

Published By : Admin | November 1, 2016 | 21:58 IST
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today visited Naya Raipur in Chhattisgarh. He inaugurated and briefly visited the Jungle Safari in the city. He unveiled a statue of Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay, dedicated the Central Boulevard as Ekatma Path, and launched the Naya Raipur BRTS project.

The Prime Minister met the participants of “Hammar Chhattisgarh Yojana." Inaugurating the Rajyotsav, the Prime Minister distributed certificates to functionaries of two districts and fifteen blocks to mark good performance in ODF campaign. He also distributed LPG connections under the Ujjwala scheme and solar pumps to mark the launch of Saur Ujala Yojana, to select beneficiaries.

The Prime Minister recalled that it was former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who had ensured the creation of three new states, including Chhattisgarh, in a peaceful and harmonious manner.

He complimented the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Dr. Raman Singh, and the State for showing how a relatively small State could scale new heights of development. The impact of the development initiatives will benefit generations to come in Chhattisgarh, he added. The Prime Minister said he sees great potential for tourism in the State, which can bring fresh economic opportunities for the poorest of the poor.

The Prime Minister also complimented the State of Chhattisgarh for taking initiatives that enable value addition for farmers.

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has conveyed his heartfelt wishes to all people of Jharkhand on the occasion of the State’s Foundation Day. He said that Jharkhand is a glorious land enriched with vibrant tribal culture. Recalling the legacy of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, the Prime Minister noted that the history of this sacred land is filled with inspiring tales of courage, struggle and dignity.

The Prime Minister also extended his good wishes for the continued progress and prosperity of all families in the State on this special occasion.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modihas also paid respectful tributes to the great freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his 150th Jayanti. He said that on the sacred occasion of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, the entire nation gratefully remembers his unparalleled contribution to protecting the honour and dignity of the motherland. The Prime Minister added that Bhagwan Birsa Munda’s struggle and sacrifice against the injustices of foreign rule will continue to inspire generations to come.

The Prime Minister posted on X;

“जनजातीय संस्कृति से समृद्ध गौरवशाली प्रदेश झारखंड के सभी निवासियों को राज्य के स्थापना दिवस की बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं। भगवान बिरसा मुंडा जी की इस धरती का इतिहास साहस, संघर्ष और स्वाभिमान की गाथाओं से भरा हुआ है। आज इस विशेष अवसर पर मैं राज्य के अपने सभी परिवारजनों के साथ ही यहां की प्रगति और समृद्धि की कामना करता हूं।”

“देश के महान स्वतंत्रता सेनानी भगवान बिरसा मुंडा जी को उनकी 150वीं जयंती पर शत-शत नमन। जनजातीय गौरव दिवस के इस पावन अवसर पर पूरा देश मातृभूमि के स्वाभिमान की रक्षा के लिए उनके अतुलनीय योगदान को श्रद्धापूर्वक स्मरण कर रहा है। विदेशी हुकूमत के अन्याय के खिलाफ उनका संघर्ष और बलिदान हर पीढ़ी को प्रेरित करता रहेगा।”