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Modi in Kerala Highlights| ‘Kerala’s cultural ethos under attack by Left govt’: PM on Sabarimala row
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Madurai on Sunday and inaugurated super speciality blocks at the Rajaji, Thanjavur and Tirunelveli medical colleges as the BJP focuses on increasing its footprints in the south.He also addressed a public rally in the temple town of Madurai. The rally will present a chance to Modi and the BJP showcase the work the central government has done for Tamil Nadu, had said a senior party leader.In the last general elections, the BJP won just one Lok Sabha seat out of 39 in Tamil Nadu and drew a blank in neighbouring Kerala which has 20 seats.Highlights:
5:49 pm IST
Let us work together to save the culture of Kerala, and to create New India, Positive India: PM
“When we talk about Kerala, we remember the accomplishments of the Indian diaspora.The NDA government is taking many steps to deepen the bond with the Indian diaspora. Let us work together to save the culture of Kerala, and to create New India, Positive India,” said PM Modi.
5:47 pm IST
I shall not allow corruption.I shall not allow the nation’s culture and unity to be destroyed: PM
“Four years ago, you installed me as your watchman in Delhi. As long as I am there, I shall not allow corruption.I shall not allow the nation’s culture and unity to be destroyed,” said PM Modi.
5:46 pm IST
We value every person who is working to make India stronger: PM on Padma award to Nambi Naraynan
“It is an honour that our Government had the opportunity of conferring the a Padma Award on Nambi Narayanan. We value each and every person who is working to make India stronger,” said the PM.
Targeting the Congress over espionage charges against Nambi Narayanan, which were recently dropped by the Supreme Court, the prime minister said, “More than two decades ago, a hardworking and patriotic ISRO scientist, Nambi Narayanan was implicated in a false case, just because a few UDF leaders were settling political scores. Imagine, for their own politics, they damaged national interest, troubled a scientist.”
“For them science can be abused as spying, for us science is a matter of national pride.For them solar was a means for a scam, for us solar is a means for a global alliance,” he added.
5:45 pm IST
Mindset of the Emergency still lives on in the minds of many Congress leaders: PM
“Now, this culture has spread to Madhya Pradesh where BJP workers are being attacked.The mindset of the Emergency still lives on in the minds of many Congress leaders,” said PM Modi.
5:40 pm IST
Cong will even go on foreign soil to undermine the mandate of the people of India: PM
“They are also questioning the Election Commission. The entire nation was amused to see a press conference in London, where, on foreign soil India’s democratic ethos was questioned,” said PM Modi.
“And, who was spotted in that press conference? A topmost Congress leader.Is this your respect towards institutions and our democracy? Is this what our politics has come to that now, you will even go on foreign soil to undermine the mandate of the people of India, added PM Modi.
5:38 pm IST
Congress or the Communists have zero regard for any institutions: PM
“What is even more worrying is that the entire Opposition, be it the Congress or the Communists have zero regard for any institutions.For them, every institution, the armed forces, the police, the CBI, the CAG…everyone is wrong but they are right,” said PM Modi
5:37 pm IST
Abuse me as much as you want but don’t put barriers in India’s progress: PM
Launching a scathing attack on the Opposition, PM Modi said, “Abuse me as much as you want but don’t put barriers in India’s progress. Abuse me as much as you want but don’t abuse our great nation.”
“Abuse me as much as you want but don’t mislead the farmers. Abuse me as much as you want but don’t create hurdles in creating opportunities for our youth. Abuse me as much as you want but don’t harm our poor,” he added.
5:37 pm IST
Oppn bankrupt when it comes to any positive and constructive agenda for the development of our nation: PM
“My friends in the Opposition are bankrupt when it comes to any positive and constructive agenda for the development of our nation.All they have is hatred for Modi.Their day begins with abusing Modi and ends with abusing Modi,” said PM Modi
5:35 pm IST
Neither the Congress nor the Communists have any concern for women empowerment: PM
“Let me tell you, neither the Congress nor the Communists have any concern for women empowerment.If they did, they would not be opposing the NDA government’s efforts to ban Triple Talaq,” said PM Modi.
5:29 pm IST
Kerala’s ethos under attack by Left govt: PM on Sabarimala row
“The issue of the Sabarimala Temple has caught the attention of the entire nation.The people of India are seeing the manner in which the Communist Government of Kerala are disrespecting all aspects of Kerala’s culture,” said PM Modi over Sabarimala row.
“Unfortunately today, the cultural ethos of Kerala is under attack and this attack is being led by the party that is governing the state,” he added.
5:28 pm IST
We electrified every village, now we’re working towards electrifying every home: PM
“When we took office, 18,000 villages had no electricity. Today, all of them are electrified and we are now working on electrifying every home,” said PM Modi.
5:27 pm IST
Toilet coverage gone up to 98% today: PM
“An issue like sanitation, which was never important enough to be high on the priority of previous governments is a core focus area for the Government. That is why, the toilet coverage, which was around 38% in 2014 has gone up more than 98% today,” said PM Modi
5:25 pm IST
We have the world’s largest healthcare programme in the world, Ayushman Bharat: PM
“In just 4 years, the number of mobile manufacturing units has gone up from 2 to over 120. India has one of the biggest start-up ecosystems in the world, thanks to the youth. We have the world’s largest healthcare programme in the world, Ayushman Bharat,” said PM Modi.
5:24 pm IST
India has gone ahead of China in getting FDI: PM
“India has gone ahead of China in getting FDI. Be it manufacturing and start-ups, India is making remarkable progress,” said PM Modi.
5:22 pm IST
5 yrs ago, world had given up on India but today, they want to come and invest: PM
“Five years ago, the world had given up on India but today, the world wants to come here and invest. Our perception has improved and so has our performance. We have moved up from rank 142 to rank 77 in the Ease of Doing business rankings,” said PM Modi.
5:20 pm IST
NDA govt transformed culture of governance in India: PM
“In the last four and a half years, the NDA government in the Centre has transformed the culture of governance in India. Today, India is the fastest growing major economy in the world,” said PM Modi in Thrissur.
5:18 pm IST
To cut import burden of petrol, diesel, govt has begun development of biofuels in a big way: PM
“Keeping in view the import burden of petrol and diesel, the Union Government has begun the development of biofuels in a big way. Whether it is aviation fuel or petrol and diesel, we have succeeded in ten percent blending of biofuel.Our effort is to increase this to 25%,” said PM Modi.
5:16 pm IST
Nearly six crore poor women have received a free cooking gas connection: PM
“We are very close to our goal to provide a cooking gas connection to every home. Nearly six crore poor women have received a free cooking gas connection,” said the prime minister , adding, “India’s energy needs are growing.That is why we have speeded up the development of oil and gas infrastructure in the country.”
5:15 pm IST
Kochi refinery will propel the state’s growth: PM Modi
“Kochi refinery will propel the state’s growth. It will help reduce 10 per cent import of oil and save foreign remittances,” said PM Modi.
5:11 pm IST
Today, 90% of households in India have a cooking gas connection: PM
“Four and a half years ago, we launched a major effort to make all kitchens smoke-free. In 2014, only 55% of all homes in India had a cooking gas connection. Today, that number stands at over 90%,” said PM Modi in Thrissur
5:10 pm IST
Today, I am here to dedicate Kochi refinery and other projects which will make the life of people easier: PM
“During my last visit, I dedicated Kollam bypass which was stalled for decades. Today, I am here to dedicate Kochi refinery and other projects which will make the life of people easier,” said PM Modi
5:07 pm IST
PM Modi addresses public meeting in Thrissur
PM Modi is addressing a public meeting in Thrissur. “Happy to be in Thrissur, the cultural capital of Kerala,” said PM Modi while addressing the rally.
4:46 pm IST
PM Modi to address rally of Yuva Morcha workers in Thrissur shortly
PM Modi will be addressing a rally of Yuva Morcha workers shortly. Organisers said around three lakh workers are attending the meet in Thekkinkad grounds.
3:46 pm IST
Labourers who were working on the projects were the Real heroes: PM
“I bow my head before all those labourers who toiled day and night during construction. I am told that at the peak of the project, over 20,000 labourers were working at the site. In many ways, they are the ‘Real Heroes’ of the Project,” said PM Modi.
3:44 pm IST
India emerging as a refinery hub with refining more than its demand: PM
Indian refinery industry has done well in establishing itself as a major player globally. India, which is second largest oil refinery in Asia, is emerging as a refinery hub with refining more than its demand
3:41 pm IST
To cut down on import of crude oil, govt has taken steps towards reducing imports by 10%: PM
“To cut down on import of crude oil, government has taken decisive steps towards reducing imports by 10% and saving the precious foreign exchange,” said PM Modi.
3:40 pm IST
By doubling LPG production, Kochin refinery to make contribution towards Ujjwala: PM Modi
“Over one crore customers have given up LPG subsidy, which has helped many to dump firewood.
Also, by doubling the LPG production, the Kochin refinery will make a great contribution towards Ujjwala,” said PM Modi in Kochi.
3:35 pm IST
Integrated Refinery at BPCL to become largest unit: PM
Integrated Refinery will become the largest industrial unit. A proud moment for the country, said PM Modi.
3:20 pm IST
PM, Kerala CM at Integrated Refinery Expansion Complex at BPCL
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, Governor P. Sathasivam, and other leaders attend inauguration of Integrated Refinery Expansion Complex at BPCL Kochi.
2:40 pm IST
PM inaugurates BPCL refinery expansion complex
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) refinery expansion complex in Kerala’s Kochi. The project costs Rs 16,504 crore.
2:25 pm IST
PM arrives in Kochi
After inaugurating two projects in Kochi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will go to Thriisur where he will address a rally of Yova Morcha workers.
This is his second visit to the state in two weeks. In the first week of January, he visited Kollam to open a bypass road project. While addressing a rally, he had criticised the left front government’s handling of Sabarimala issue.
1:05 pm IST
‘They are uniting only to remove watchman’: PM Modi on Oppn alliance
While addressing a public meeting Tamil Nadu’s Madurai, PM Narendra Modi said, “‘They are uniting only to remove watchman’: PM Modi on Opposition alliance.”
12:55 pm IST
Remain vigilant against any negativity: PM Modi
“It is unfortunate that an atmosphere of suspicion & mistrust is being created by a few people in Tamil Nadu, to serve their own selfish interests.
I urge all of you to remain vigilant against such negativity,” said PM Modi.
12:50 pm IST
Taking steps to get rid of corruption, nepotism: PM Modi
“The Union Government is taking effective steps to rid the country of corruption and nepotism. Any person who has cheated or looted the country, shall be brought to justice,” said PM Modi in Madurai.
12:45 pm IST
10% reservation doesn’t impact Dalits, Tribals & OBCs: PM Modi
“Recently we decided to provide 10% reservation in government jobs and education to the poor among the general category.
This decision has been taken in a way, that it doesn’t impact Dalits, Tribals & OBCs, who are already availing benefits of reservation,” said PM Modi in Madurai.
12:44 pm IST
Aim to make Tamil Nadu hub for aerospace, defence industries : PM Modi
“Our aim is to make Tamil Nadu the preferred hub for aerospace and defence industries in India.
The Union Government is focusing on port-led development. Tuticorin Port, is an icon and an engine for the economic growth of Tamil Nadu,” said PM Modi in Madurai.
12:42 pm IST
Dhanushkodi will soon be connected to Rameshwaram, Pamban: PM
“You are all aware of the link between Rameshwaram and Pemban, which was snapped in 1964. For the last 50 years, there has been a demand to re-establish it. We have begun work on this project. Soon, Dhanushkodi will be connected to Rameshwaram and Pamban,” said PM Modi in Madurai.
12:38 pm IST
Focused to improve connectivity: PM Modi
“We are focusing on various forms of connectivity, including highways, waterways, airways, and i-ways,” said PM Modi while addressing a public meeting in Madurai.
12:35 pm IST
Rural sanitation has increased from 38% in 2014, to 98 % today: PM
“Rural sanitation has increased from 38% in 2014, to 98 % today.
We have built more than 9 crore toilets in past 4 years, out of which 47 lakh have been built in Tamil Nadu alone, said PM Modi in Madurai.
12:28 pm IST
Ayushman Bharat, a path breaking measure: PM
“Ayushman Bharat has taken path breaking measures to undertake holistic healthcare development,” said PM Modi.
12:25 pm IST
AIIMS, a brand name in healthcare taken to all corners of country: PM
“AIIMS in Delhi has cultivated a brand name for itself in healthcare. With AIIMS in Maduari, this brand name has been taken to all corners of the conuntry.
It will be constructed at the cost of Rs 1,264 crore ,” said PM Modi.
12:20 pm IST
MDMK stages protest against PM Modi; detained
Led by party chief Vaiko, MDMK cadres Sunday staged a black flag demonstration against Prime Minister Narendra Modi shortly before he arrived here, accusing him of betraying the interests of Tamil Nadu.
12:14 pm IST
PM Modi inaugurates speciality blocks at Thanjavur Medical college
PM Narendra Modi also inaugurated super-speciality blocks at medical colleges in Rajaji, Thanjavur and Tirunelveli.
11:58 am IST
PM lays foundation stone of AIIMS in Madurai
In Tamil Nadu’s Madurai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone AIIMS, which will ensure the accredition of high quality health resources in Tamil Nadu, said former Tamil Nadu chief minister O. Panneerselvam.
11:30 am IST
Pariksha pe Charhca on January 29
“I was suggested to talk about exams warriors in this session of Mann ki Baat, however, I am happy to inform you that I will hold a special session Pariksha par Charcha so as to address the students of the country. A few international students will also jin our session this time,” said PM Modi.
11:25 am IST
PM remembers Subhash Chandra Bose’s contribution for the country
“Subhash Babu will always be remembered as a heroic soldier. He played an important role in the freedom struggle. “Dilli Chalo”, “Tum mujhe khoon do main tumhe aazadi doonga”, with these slogans he awakened every Indian,” said PM Modi.
11:20 am IST
‘Will soon launch Chandrayaan-2’: PM
‘We will soon launch Chandrayaan-2 to make India’s mark on Moon’, said PM Modi.
“Today, our space programme is powered by several young scientists. We must take pride in the fact that the satellites developed by our students are reaching the space today. On 24 January Kalam SAT, created by our students, was launched,” he added.
11:15 am IST
PM Modi remembers Karnataka seer Shivakumara Swami
“We received a sad piece of news this month. Shivakumara Swami ji left us for his heavenly abode. He dedicated his entire life for the service of society. He spent the 111 years of his life working for the social, educational welfare of thousands of people,” said PM Narendra Modi.
इस महीने की 21 तारीख को देश को एक गहरे शोक का समाचार मिला। कर्नाटक में टुमकुर जिले के श्री सिद्धगंगा मठ के डॉक्टर श्री श्री श्री शिवकुमार स्वामी जी हमारे बीच नहीं रहे। शिवकुमार स्वामी जी अपना सम्पूर्ण जीवन समाज सेवा में समर्पित कर दिया : पीएम मोदी #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/EGNA4LZ7zg
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11:10 am IST
PM requests all to go out and vote
“This year, our Country will undergo Lok Sabha Elections. 1st time ever, young persons born in 21st Century to exercise their Right to Vote in Lok Sabha Elections. I urge the young generation to register themselves as voters, if they are eligible,” said PM Modi.
11:02 am IST
PM to dedicate Rs 16,504 cr single largest investment in Kerala
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will arrive here later Sunday, is slated to dedicate the Rs 16,504 crore single largest investment in Kerala when he unveils an integrated Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) refinery expansion complex.
10:40 am IST
Radio address to connect with common man
The Prime Minister through his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address on the radio aims to connect with the common man on a regular basis and inform them about the initiatives of the Government and also seeks the support of the common man in nation building and governance.
10:35 am IST
‘Mann Ki Baat’ to air at 11 am
The radio podcast, which is the first one in 2019, will be broadcasted on the entire network of All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan at 11 am. The programme will also be streamed on the YouTube channels of the Prime Minister’s Office, Information and Broadcasting Ministry, AIR and DD News.
10:20 am IST
PM Modi to address 1st ‘Mann Ki Baat’ of 2019
PM Narendra Modi will Sunday address nation in the 52nd episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ of his radio programme. This will be the first episode of 2019.
