PM Modi In Prayagraj: PM Modi said devotees would be able to now visit Akshway Wat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Raebareli today on his first trip to the traditional seat of the Gandhi family, where he attacked them over the Supreme Court's Rafale verdict, the AgustaWestland deal and the Bofors deal. Speaking at his first public meeting in the constituency, "I want to know from the Congress -- is it agitated today and telling lie after lie because the BJP government's defence deals do not have any Quattrocchi "mama", Christian Michel uncle?" PM Modi said. Ottavio Quattrochi, an Italian national, was an alleged middleman in the Bofors deal made by the government headed by former Prime Minister and Rahul Gandhi's father, Rajiv Gandhi.
Christian Michel was recently extradited by the United Arab Emirates and allegedly brokered the chopper deal for VVIPs with AgustaWestland. PM Modi is also visiting Prayagraj, formerly known as Allahabad, to review preparations for the Kumbh Mela to be held in the city next year.
PM Modi flagged off the Humsafar Express. He also addressed a public meeting in Raebareli where he took on the Congress and the UPA government.
Here are the highlights of PM Narendra Modi's visit to Raebareli and Prayagraj:
PM Modi In Raebareli: In Sonia Gandhi's Raebareli, PM Talks Rafale, Jobs, Quattrocchi UnclePrime Minister Narendra Modi today took the battle against the Congress to its backyard Raebareli. Practically kicking off the campaign for the 2019 national elections during a visit to the local railway coach factory, PM Modi ripped into the Congress over its allegations of Rafale deal, joblessness, farmers' woes and accused it of compromising the nation's security.
PM Modi in Prayagraj: "Kumbh unites cities and villages," says PM Modi
"Our duty is to take care of each and everyone who visits and attends. It is a matter of India's dignity, " PM Modi said. "We need to ensure that people take a different impression of India when they visit," he said.
PM Modi in Prayagraj: "I have invited people from world over to come and attend Kumbh," PM Modi said
"Wherever I've gone, I have invited foreign friends. I am an Uttar Pradeshi too now," says PM Modi. "Centre and state government have been working to ensure arrangements reflect both our rich past and promising future," he said.
PM Modi in Prayagraj: Crores of cleanliness workers contributing to pledge to made Ganga clean
"Villages along the Ganga have been declared ODF (Open Defecation Free)," says PM Modi. "Crores of cleanliness workers are contributing towards our pledge to make the Ganga clean," he added.
PM Modi in Prayagraj: Railways will run special trains this time too
PM Modi in his speech, said that special trains will also run. He said facilities which are being prepared are permanent and not temporary. Arrangements this time are not stop-gap, PM Modi said.
PM Modi in Prayagraj: Will inaugurate new terminal of the airport in Prayagraj
PM Modi, in a speech, said he will inaugurate the new terminal of the airport in Prayagraj. He said the airport has been built in one year and will aid connectivity to Prayagraj, formerly known as Allahabad.
PM Modi in Prayagraj: PM Modi has started speaking at Prayagraj, formerly known as Allahabad
"I want to give you all good news. This time at the Ardhkumbh, people can visit Akshay Wat," PM Modi says. "I have just come after worshipping Akshayvat," he said.
PM Modi and Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik are performing "Gangam Pooja" at Sangam.
PM Modi has reached Prayagraj, formerly known as Allahabad.
In Sonia Gandhi's Raebareli, PM Talks Rafale, Jobs, "Quattrochi Uncle"Prime Minister Narendra Modi today took the battle against the Congress to its backyard Raebareli. Practically kicking off the campaign for the 2019 national elections during a visit to the local railway coach factory, PM Modi ripped into the Congress over its allegations of Rafale deal, joblessness, farmers' woes and accused it of compromising the nation's security.
PM Narendra Modi in Raebareli
PM Modi ripped into the Congress over its allegations of Rafale deal, enemployment and farmers' woes and accused it of compromising the nation's security. Speaking at his first public meeting in the constituency, PM Modi said: "I want to know from the Congress -- is it agitated today and telling lie after lie because the BJP government's defence deals do not have any Quattrocchi "mama", Christian Michel uncle?"
The Prime Minister attacked the Congress over its allegations on employment, saying the factory, which could employs thousands, had not been functioning for four years.
Along with keeping infrastructure in check, we are here to serve the women: PM Modi in Raebareli
"I am proud to say that Raebareli coach factory will soon be a global hub.... . Just like UP, development in Raebareli is also fast-growing," PM Modi said.
This factory was approved in 2007. The aim was to make 1,000 new coaches. The factory was ready. But for 4 years, these coaches were taken for painting. The factory was never allowed to function: PM Modi
"Only 3 per cent of the machines were working in 2014, after we came to power, in 4 months, we changed this," PM Modi said.
Before he spoke, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the 900th coach and a Humsafar Rake of Modern Coach Factory.
PM Modi is addressing the rally in Raebareli.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi is addressing the rally in Raebareli. PM Modi is expected to speak soon.
PM Modi was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at the Modern Coach Factory in Raebareli.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspected the Modern Coach Factory in Raebareli.