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Modi Pune Visit Highlights: ‘Humbled to receive the award’, PM tweets after being conferred the Lokmanya Tilak Award
PM Modi Pune Visit Highlights: Security detail of over 5,000 officers including Maharashtra’s elite Force One anti-terror commandos has been put in place.
PM Modi Pune Visit Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated not just two sections of Metro Rail during his visit to Pune but also the waste-to-energy plant under Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), and handed over 1,280 houses constructed under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). PM Modi arrived in Pune on August 1 around 11 am and then performed pooja at Dagdusheth Ganpati Mandir....Read More
Due to PM Modi's visit some schools and colleges located in Peth areas have decided to remain shut while others have announced online classes anticipating traffic, road closures and security measures. School administrations stated that they have not received clear instructions from district administration on whether to give a holiday. However, students and parents have been asked to not visit the campus.
A security detail of over 5,000 personnel and officers including Maharashtra’s elite Force One anti-terror commandos has been put in place for Modi's visit. The Pune city police issued prohibitory orders from July 30 to August 2. A ban on the use of drones for video shooting has been announced by police in addition to the closure of several arterial roads and traffic junctions in the city.
Tilak understood importance of journalism for freedom struggle: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said Bal Gangadhar Tilak understood the importance of journalism and newspapers for amplifying the demand for freedom. He was speaking after receiving the Lokmanya Tilak National Award here. "Tilak understood the importance of journalism and newspapers for making the demand for freedom louder. He started the weekly `Mahratta' in English, and with the help of another freedom fighter, Gopal Ganesh Agarkar, and Vishnu Shastri Chiplunkar he started the Marathi daily 'Kesari'," Modi said.
Recap: Shehzad Poonawalla's attack on Congress as it criticises NCP Chief Pawar's presence at the event in Pune
Criticising Congress over its attack on the presence of the NCP Chief Sharad Pawar at the event in Pune, Shehzad Poonawalla said, “MVA = Maha Vichitra Aghadi… As usual Congress is attacking Sharad Pawar ji - immature behaviour is their hallmark. Guess they should first ask who are the trustees of the Lokmanya Tilak Trust… Rohit Tilak- Congressman who spoke glowingly about PM Modi… Sushil Shinde ji - Congressman. When Congress starts fighting for Maharashtra LoP post or Prithviraj Chavan attacks Sharad Pawar for “putrimoh” it is kosher but everyone coming together to honour Vikaspurush PM Modi ( the most popular figure in Maharashtra & Pune in today’s times) on Punyatithi of Lokmanya Tilak is getting them triggered !!”
'Celebrating a moment of pride…': Kiren Rijiju's tweet after Modi was conferred the Lokmanya Tilak Award in Pune
“Celebrating a moment of pride as Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji is honoured with the Lokmanya Tilak National Award. This distinguished recognition reflects his unwavering commitment to the nation's progress and inclusive development. Heartfelt congratulations to hon'ble PM Modi ji on becoming the recipient of this prestigious award,” Rijiju tweeted.
‘Recalled an interesting anecdote which led to the making of a Tilak Statue in Ahmedabad’: PM Modi's tweet on his Pune visit
‘Humbled to receive the Lokmanya Tilak National Award in Pune’: PM Modi tweets
‘I want to say to the Prime Minister, the city of Pune has a special importance…’: Sharad Pawar's tweet aft PM's visit
Trust on each other will make us strong: PM Modi
Trust on each other will make us strong, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, as he received the Lokmanya Tilak National Award in Pune. Development is impossible if there is an atmosphere of mistrust, Modi said in his acceptance speech at the event, where he shared the stage with NCP chief Sharad Pawar.
Trust surplus today seen in policies, hard work of people in India: PM Modi's statement in Pune earlier
"Trust surplus" is seen today both in policies and hard work of the people in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, as he received the Lokmanya Tilak National Award in Pune.
Development is impossible if there is an atmosphere of mistrust, Modi said in his acceptance speech at the event, where he shared the stage with NCP chief Sharad Pawar.
Modi spoke of India's journey from "trust deficit" to "trust surplus".
He said in the last nine years, people of India made big transformations possible. People of India made the country fifth largest economy in the world, he added.
PM Modi lays foundation for various development projects in Pune
Prime Minister Narendra Modi as part of his day-long visit to Maharashtra's Pune, on Tuesday flagged off metro trains marking the inauguration of services on completed sections of two corridors of Pune Metro Phase-I.
These sections are from Phugewadi station to Civil Court station and Garware College station to Ruby Hall Clinic station. The Foundation Stone of the project was also laid by the Prime Minister in 2016. The new sections will connect important places of Pune city like Shivaji Nagar, Civil Court, Pune Municipal Corporation office, Pune RTO and Pune Railway Station.
PM Modi also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various development projects at Shivaji Nagar Police headquarters in Pune.
Addressing a gathering at Shivaji Nagar Police headquarters here in Pune after the inauguration ceremony, PM Modi said that his government is working towards improving the quality of life of the people.
"Foundation stone has been laid for around ₹15000 crore projects here, thousands of families received proper house...Our govt is very serious about the quality of life of the middle class and professionals in the city...when the quality of life of the people improves, the development of the city also happens fast..." he said.
‘Our govt has built more than 4 crore in past 9 years’: PM Modi
“In the past 9 years, our govt has built more than 4 crore houses in villages and cities for poor people...most of these houses built by us are registered in names of women. These houses are worth many lakhs and crores of women in the country have become 'Lakhpati Didis'' in the past 9 years…”: PM Modi
PM Modi slams Congress govt in Karnataka; says people there bearing brunt of a party emptying state coffers for selfish interests.
While addressing the rally in Pune, Modi slammed the Congress govt in Karnataka. He said that the people of Karnataka are bearing the brunt of a party emptying the state coffers for its selfish interests.
‘Govt spending 12 times more today,’ says PM
"The government is now spending 12 times more as compared to what was being spent before 2014 for the development of Railway," PM Modi said while inaugurating several development projects in Pune.
“Will donate prize money to Namami Gange project”: PM Modi after receiving Lokmanya Tilak National Award
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said it was a memorable moment for him to be conferred with Lokmanya Tilak National Award.
He was addressing an event in Pune where he shared the stage with Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) slatwart Sharad Pawar.
"This is a memorable moment for me," PM Modi said, adding, "While I am very happy to be here, I am also feeling emotional. Lokmanya Tilak is the tilak of our freedom struggle."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off Metro trains marking inauguration of services on completed sections of the two corridors of Pune Metro Phase I
PM Modi on Tuesday flagged off the Metro trains marking inauguration of services on completed sections of the two corridors of Pune Metro Phase I.
‘People raise voices when we change names of road from foreign invader to Indian personalities’: PM Modi
"Today, the situation is such that if we change the name of a road from that of the name of a foreign invader to that of a famous Indian personality, some people start raising voices on it," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier today in Pune
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to flag off Metro trains; inaugurate various projects in Pune
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to flag off Metro trains marking inauguration of services on completed sections of the two corridors of Pune Metro Phase I and inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of various development projects at Shivaji Nagar Police headquarter in Pune.
Trust on each other will make us strong: PM Modi
Trust on each other will make us strong, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, as he received the Lokmanya Tilak National Award in Pune.
Development is impossible if there is an atmosphere of mistrust, Modi said in his acceptance speech at the event, where he shared the stage with NCP chief Sharad Pawar. Lokmanya Tilak understood the importance of free press, Modi said.
“He changed the course of the freedom struggle. The British called him the father of Indian unrest,” Modi said. The PM said he feels honoured to receive the award named after Lokmanya Tilak, who was at the forefront of India’s freedom struggle. “Today some people get uncomfortable if things named after foreign invaders are renamed,” Modi said. "Lokmanya Tilak had this unique ability to identify young talent. Veer Savarkar was one such example," Modi said. He said Tilak realised the capability of Veer Savarkar and was instrumental in his education abroad.
The PM also lauded the contribution of Pune in India’s fight against coronavirus pandemic.
Pawar said the first surgical strike in India was during Chhatrapati Shivaji’s period. The NCP leader said the country had seen two eras: One of Tilak and another of Mahatma Gandhi.
(PTI)
'…India following roadmap diligently': PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says "The vision of 'Vyavastha Nimaan se Sanstha Nirmaan', 'Sanstha Nirmaan se Vyakti Nirmaan', 'Vyakti Nirmaan se Rasthra Nirmaan' acts like a roadmap for building the nation. India is diligently following this roadmap, today."
‘Lokmanya Tilak had a unique ability to identify young talents’: PM Modi after receiving award in Pune
"Lokmanya Tilak had a unique ability to identify young talents, Veer Savarkar was one such example," says PM Modi after receiving Lokmanya Tilak National Award in Pune.
Tilak Award to PM Modi: Sharad Pawar could have turned his back on event to clear doubts about him, says Shiv Sena (UBT)
The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Tuesday said NCP chief Sharad Pawar, who shared stage with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Lokmanya Tilak National Award ceremony in Pune, could have turned his back on the event to clear doubts about him among those who have taken a dim view of it.
An editorial in the Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece 'Saamana' claimed PM Modi accused the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) of corruption and then engineered a split in the party and muddied the politics in Maharashtra.
“Still Sharad Pawar will welcome Modi and this has not gone down well with some people. This was a good opportunity for Pawar to turn his back on the programme and clear the doubts about him among people,” the Marathi daily said.
(PTI)
PM Modi donates prize money from Lokmanya Tilak award to Namami Gange project
On being conferred with Lokmanya Tilak National Award today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, says "I have decided to donate the prize money to the Namami Gange project. I want to dedicate this award to 140 crore people of the country"
'The role of Lokmanya Tilak in India's independence, his contribution cannot be summed': PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says "The role of Lokmanya Tilak in India's independence, his contribution cannot be summed up in a few incidents and words."
"I pay my respect to both (freedom fighter) Lokmanya Tilak and (social reformer) Anna Bhau Sathe," says PM Modi at Lokmanya Tilak National Award ceremony in Pune.
"This is a memorable moment for me," says PM Narendra Modi
"This is a memorable moment for me," says PM Narendra Modi in Pune on being confronted with Lokmanya Tilak National Award today
Watch: PM Modi receives Lokmanya Tilak National Award in Pune
PM Modi receives Lokmanya Tilak National Award in Pune, on the 103rd death anniversary of freedom fighter Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
"It is a matter of pride for us…": Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde praises PM Modi
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde says, "It is a matter of pride for us when leaders of other countries take his (PM Modi's) autography and respect him. Some call him boss and some touch his feet."
