PM Modi addresses public meeting in Buniadpur, West Bengal

Published By : Admin | April 20, 2019 | 10:00 IST
The TMC government will soon understand that ignoring the needs and wishes of the people comes at a heavy cost: PM Modi
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‘Speed-Breaker Didi’ totally decieved the people and their aspirations in the name of ‘Maa, Maati, Maanush’: PM Modi in Bengal

Tearing on the ruling TMC government led by CM Mamata Bannerjee, Prime Minister Modi said, “The TMC government led by ‘Speed-Breaker Didi’ will understand on the 23rd May when the election results will be declared that ignoring the needs and wishes of the people comes at a very heavy cost.

They will understand how democracy ensures that those who loot people, who engage in political violence and hinder their progress, will be held accountable for their actions by losing power after elections. I am extremely happy with the high voting percentage in West Bengal and it is certain that the people of Bengal have decided to get rid of their incumbent corrupt government and stand resolutely with the BJP.”

Launching a scathing attack on the Opposition parties including the TMC for their numerous scandals and scams, PM Modi said, “While the CM of Bengal is busy giving Ministerial posts to those that looted the hard-earned money of the poor, she even went to the extent of sitting on a dharna for her corrupt ministers. What Mamata Didi has done to the aspirations of the people of Bengal will not be forgotten either by the past of this ancient land or by its future. The people had put their faith behind the government of Didi hoping that she would improve their lives, however, she totally decieved them in the name of ‘Maa, Maati, Maanush.”

Concluding his power-packed address to the enthusiastic supporters, PM Modi urged them to maintain the record voting percentages in Bengal in the upcoming phases of Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal and ensure that their corrupt government sees its end after these historic elections. He further enlisted his vision for the future of the country and also highlighted the agenda of his government in the next five years and appealed to his supporters to keep the achievements of his government in mind while voting and exercise their franchise wisely.

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PM reviews seven critical infrastructure projects across the Railways, Power and Road sectors
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Acting upon the advice of PM, system of monthly review of social sector schemes at State level operationalised, starting with review of Swachh Bharat Mission

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the 51st meeting of PRAGATI, the ICT-enabled, multi-modal platform aimed at fostering Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, by seamlessly integrating efforts of the Central and State governments, at Seva Teerth, earlier today.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister reviewed seven critical infrastructure projects across the Railways, Power and Road sectors covering nine States worth around ₹30,000 crore. These projects, pivotal to economic growth and public welfare, were reviewed with a focus on timelines, inter-agency coordination, and timely issue resolution. Prime Minister also reviewed Ken Betwa Link Project and Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0.

While reviewing power sector projects, Prime Minister emphasized the need to accelerate rooftop solar adoption across urban areas, with a special focus on cities, residential clusters and public institutions. He underlined that rooftop solar should be taken up in mission mode to reduce electricity costs, improve energy security and promote clean energy at the household and community level.

While reviewing road and port connectivity projects, it was emphasised that Vadhavan Port should be developed as a model of port-led, multi-modal development, where every major mode of transport is seamlessly integrated to create a future-ready logistics ecosystem. The project should not be seen merely as a port, but as a national gateway connected through coastal shipping, inland waterways, dedicated freight corridors, high-speed rail connectivity, highways and airport linkages.

Prime Minister emphasised the need for effective implementation of Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 and underlined that the mission should move beyond infrastructure creation and ensure measurable outcomes through regular monitoring, citizen participation and convergence between various stakeholders. He asked States to expedite the completion of solid waste management-related infrastructure, including waste processing plants and GOBARdhan plants.

While reviewing Ken-Betwa River Inter-linking Project, Prime Minister observed that Ken-Betwa project should serve as a model for other States to resolve inter-State water issues through cooperation, timely clearances, technology-based monitoring and mission-mode execution. States were encouraged to identify similar opportunities where river-linking, water conservation, groundwater recharge and efficient irrigation can be taken up in an integrated manner to ensure long-term water security.

Prime Minister also underlined that the delay in the implementation of public projects leads not only to cost escalation but also deprives citizens of timely access to essential facilities and development benefits. He observed that every delay has a direct impact on people’s lives, regional growth and public resources. He stressed that Ministries, Departments and States must adopt a more proactive and time-bound approach to resolve pending issues, remove bottlenecks and ensure faster execution.

Prime Minister also emphasized that innovative use of canal networks should be explored, including installation of solar panels along canals and over canals for clean electricity generation. This would help optimize land use, reduce evaporation losses, generate renewable energy and create additional economic value from water infrastructure.

At the beginning of the meeting, the Cabinet Secretary informed that, in pursuance of the directions of the Prime Minister, a system of monthly review of social sector schemes at the State level has also been operationalised. This mechanism aims to ensure regular monitoring, faster resolution of implementation issues and greater accountability at the State and district levels. As part of this initiative, Swachh Bharat Mission has been taken up for review at the State level in the first instance.