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