Leh:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing a public rally in Leh in Jammu and Kashmir in his second visit to the state in just over a month.
Here are the highlights:- Leh has seen such a huge gathering in years
- Fortunate to have worked as a party worker in J&K
- I will repay the love and respect that you have showered upon me with interest. I will do all I can for the development of this region
- We are committed to the development of J&K... Centre will work shoulder to shoulder with J&K for the state's development
- Your love draws me here
- The three Ps - Prakash (energy), Paryavaran (environment), Paryatan (tourism)- can help improve the region
- For solar energy, Centre has also allocated funds for Ladakh
- We have proposed 83 projects in this year's budget, highlighting the pashmina manufacturing and designing.
- For solar energy, Centre has also allocated funds for Ladakh
- We want to provide a network of educational institutions in J&K
- Even in tough times, people here have supported me
- I always wish that with the new responsibility, I can do as much as possible for this region
- Country doesn't lack funds but corruption is deep-rooted
- Everyone earns from tourism
- Government to bring 'kesar' (saffron) revolution in Jammu and Kashmir
- We will fight corruption with full strength and take along people fighting graft
- We are planning special projects including large-scale organic farming for development of all Himalayan states