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September 10, 2016 | 18:59 IST
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PM Modi attends meeting of Somnath trust, stresses the need to develop Somnath as ancient heritage pilgrimage
Somnath expected to witness over 1 crore Yatris, trustees call for state of the art infrastructure for all round development
Somnath gains over 2 million followers on social media
Somnath: PM Modi suggests excavations of areas to establish various missing historic links
Somanth: PM Modi suggests to bring maximum areas under CCTV surveillance network
Somnath Trust decides to deposit about 6 kg gold under Gold Monetisation Scheme of Government of India
A meeting of the Board of Trusties of Somnath Trust was held at the Prime Minister’s residence in Delhi, today. As the Chairman of the trust Shri Keshubhai Patel being unwell could not attend the meeting, Shri L.K. Advani chaired the meeting. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Shri Harshavardhan Neotia, Shri P K Laheri and Shri J D Parmar as the trustees, also attended the meeting.
The newly appointed trustee Shri Amitbhai Shah was welcomed by the board.
The Prime Minister stressed the need to develop the Somnath as an ancient heritage pilgrimage as well as a tourist destination. The Trust reviewed the progress of various Projects of continuous growth of devotees visiting Somnath. The Trustees also said that as Somnath is about to witness one crore of Yatris, the state of the art infrastructure for the all-round development should be envisioned. Somnath has more than 2 million followers on social media.
The Prime Minister also suggested excavations of areas to establish various missing historic links. He said that high-tech marine attractions and virtual reality shows should be covered in the future plan. He also suggested to bring maximum areas under CCTV surveillance network.
The Somnath Trust has also decided to deposit about 6 kg gold under Gold Monetisation Scheme of Government of India.
PM Modi’s interaction with BJP booth Karyakartas from Assam ahead of Assembly Elections
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‘Seva, Sangathan, and Samarpan’, PM Modi says Assam’s BJP karyakartas embody the true spirit of the organisation
When every booth becomes strong, victory becomes certain, and Assam’s future becomes brighter: PM Modi lauding the efforts of BJP karyakartas
The importance of protecting Assam’s identity and tackling issues like illegal infiltration is not just a political issue but one of security, culture and justice: PM Modi
Over a dozen key peace agreements have brought lasting stability, especially in regions like Bodoland: PM Modi
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.”
