PMINDIA
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today flagged off the Tejas Express between Madurai and Chennai. At a large public function in Kanyakumari, he also laid the Foundation Stone for the restoration of rail connectivity between Rameswaram and Dhanushkodi, and the restoration of the Pamban bridge. The Prime Minister inaugurated some road projects as well.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that every Indian is proud that the brave Wing Commander Abhinandan belongs to Tamil Nadu.
He also congratulated the Vivekananda Kendra on being conferred the Gandhi Peace Prize a few days ago.
He said the Tejas Express is one of the most modern trains and is a great example of ‘Make in India.’
He said that the Rameswaram-Dhanushkodi rail line got damaged after the disaster of 1964 but for over fifty years, no attention was paid to this line. Better late than never, he added.
The Prime Minister said as part of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, over 1.1 crore farmers have already got their first instalment in their bank accounts. He said a scheme announced on 1st February has become a reality in the same month itself. We worked 24 hours non-stop to ensure the scheme is rolled out in 24 days, he added. He said in ten years, about 7.5 lakh crore rupees would have been received by hard-working farmers.
The Prime Minister said that people want honesty, development, progress, opportunities and security from the Government.
Talking about defence and security, the Prime Minister said that India has been facing the menace of terrorism for years. He said that the big difference now is that India will no longer be helpless in the wake of terror. He said that this is a New India that will return the damage done by terrorists with interest. In matters of defence and national security, we are Indians first and Indians only, the Prime Minister asserted.
The Prime Minister also elaborated upon the steps taken by the Union Government against corruption.
I am proud that India’s first woman Defence Minister is from Tamil Nadu.
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It makes every Indian proud that the brave Wing Commander Abhinandan hails from Tamil Nadu: PM
I have flagged off the fastest train, Tejas, between Madurai and Chennai.
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This is one of the most modern trains and is a great example of ‘Make in India’ having been manufactured in the Integral Coach Factory of Chennai itself: PM
The foundation stone of a railway line between Rameshwaram and Dhanushkodi has also been laid today.
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This line got damaged after the disaster of 1964 but for over fifty years, no attention was paid to this line.
But, better late than never!: PM
Under #PMKisan, over 1.1 crore farmers have already got their first installment in their bank accounts.
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Imagine, a scheme announced on 1st February has become a reality in the same month itself.
We worked 24 hours non-stop to ensure the scheme is rolled out in 24 days: PM
The great Tiruvalluvar said “When the rare chance comes, seize it to do the rare deed.”
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In 2014, it was after thirty years that a Party got a full majority in the Parliament.
The people’s message was clear- they wanted a Govt that takes bold and tough decisions: PM
People wanted honesty, not dynasty.
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People wanted development, not decay.
People wanted progress, not policy paralysis.
People wanted opportunities, not obstacles.
People wanted security not stagnation.
People wanted inclusive growth, not votebank politics: PM
We understand that if we want to increase the income of Fishermen brothers and sisters, then we have to develop infrastructure associated with fisheries.
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The construction works of Mukayur Fishing Harbour and Pumpuhar Fishing Harbour are almost completed: PM
Government of India is most sensitive to the safety and well-being of fishermen.
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Due to sustained diplomatic efforts, since May 2014, hundreds of fishermen have been released by Sri Lankan authorities: PM
India has been facing the menace of terrorism for years.
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But, there is a big difference now- India will no longer be helpless in the wake of terror.
From 2004 to 2014 there were several terror attacks.
The nation expected perpetrators to be punished but nothing happened: PM
26/11 happened, India expected action against terrorists but nothing happened.
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Uri happened and you saw what our brave men did.
Pulwama happened and you saw what our brave men did.
I salute all those who are serving the nation. Their vigilance keeps our nation secure: PM
There was a time when the news reports would read- Air Force wanted to do surgical strike after 26/11 but UPA blocked it.
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Today, we are in an era where the news reads- Armed forces have full freedom to do what they want: PM
Influence of terrorists and terrorism has been curtailed and it is going to be curtailed even more.
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This is a New India.
This is an India that will return the damage done by terrorists with interest: PM
The events of the past few days have demonstrated yet again the strength of our armed forces.
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It has also brought our nation closer.
The way the nation has supported our armed forces is extra-ordinary and I bow to every Indian for that: PM
Sadly, a few parties, guided by Modi hatred have started hating India.
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No wonder, while the entire nation supports our armed forces, they suspect the armed forces.
The world is supporting India’s fight against terror but a few parties suspect our fight against terror: PM
These are the same people whose statements are helping Pakistan & harming India.
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They are the same people whose statements are being happily quoted in Parliament of Pakistan and in the radio of Pakistan.
I want to ask them- do you support our armed forces or suspect them?: PM
They should clarify- Do they believe our armed forces or they believe those forces who support terrorism on our soil?
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I want to tell them- Modi will come and go, India will remain. Please stop weakening India to strengthen your own politics: PM
Today we are fulfilling the dreams of Rajaji by creating an economy that is reform oriented and people-friendly.
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India’s ranking for ‘Ease of Doing Business' has come risen by 65 places.
Now, it is possible to get a loan up to Rupees one crore in 59 minutes: PM
We are betting on India’s youth and their talent.
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That is why, the Mudra Yojana was launched to give wings to the spirit of enterprise of young India.
15 crore people have got loans totaling worth over Rs 7 lakh crore.
Tamil Nadu is one of the top states under this scheme: PM
India remembers 2009 and how the DMK and Congress allotted portfolios after the elections.
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Ministers were being picked not by the Prime Minister but by those who had nothing to do with public service.
There was telephone bargaining for minister posts: PM
My family is 130 crore Indians.
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I will live for them, I will die for them.
I am not in public life to further a dynasty.
I am here to do whatever I can for the growth of India.
I seek your blessings to create an India where the dreams of the poorest of poor are fulfilled: PM
