Narendra Modi in Varanasi Highlights: PM attends Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat

PM Modi said the people of Kashi have blessed him by electing him as their representative for the third consecutive time and added that "'ab to Maa Ganga ne bhee jaise mujhe god le liya hai, main yaheen ka ho gaya hoon (Now, it seems as if Mother Ganga has also adopted me, I have become part of this place)".

While addressing the gathering at Varanasi, PM Modi said, “Agriculture will play big role in making 21st century India third largest economic power in world.”

PM Modi, while concluding his address, said, “Whether it is building 3 crore new houses for poor families across the country or taking forward the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, these decisions will help crores of people. Today's program is also going to strengthen this path of developed India. ₹20,000 crore of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi have reached the bank accounts of crores of farmers across the country.”

PM Modi said, “This trust of yours is my biggest asset. This trust of yours inspires me to work hard for your service and to take the country to new heights. I will work hard day and night. I will make every effort to fulfil your dreams and your resolutions. I have considered farmers, youth, women and the poor as the strong pillars of developed India. I have started my third term with their empowerment. As soon as the government was formed, the first decision was taken related to farmers and poor families.”

PM Modi said, “More than 31 crore women voters have participated in this election. This is the highest number of women voters in the world. This number is close to the entire population of America.”

PM Modi said in Varanasi, “A big step has been taken to make 3 crore women Lakhapati Didis. As Krishi Sakhi, they will be empowered.”

PM Modi said, “I have considered Kisan, Naujawan and women as strong pillars of resolution to make India developed country.”

PM Modi said, “In very few country, it has rarely happened that the government makes hattrick, In India, it so happened 60 years ago, But public has given us their blessing for the third time to serve them.”

PM Modi said in Varanasi, “Indian voters are two and a half time more than the voters for entire European union countries, if they counted together. I thank people of Kashi for making this festival of democracy successful. I am thankful to the people of Kashi who elected the PM for the third time.”

PM Modi said to the people of Varanasi, “This election presents strength of Bharat before the world. Nowhere else in the world such a big election take place. In this election, 64 crore people cast their votes.”

Starting his address to the people at the Kisaan Sammelan, PM Modi said, “After winning election, I have come to Varanasi. I bow to Kashietes, Baba Kashi Vishwanath and Maa Ganga.”

PM Modi released the 17th instalment amounting to more than ₹20,000 crores to around 9.26 crore beneficiary farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) through Direct Benefit Transfer.

UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath underlined transformation of Kashi during last 10 years saying that “people have seen development of Kashi under leadership of PM Modi”. He further welcomed the prime minister by calling him “Ganga Putra.”

Chouhan said, “Prime Minister will release the 17th instalment amounting to more than ₹20,000 crores to around 9.26 crore beneficiary farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) through Direct Benefit Transfer. So far, more than 11 crore eligible farmer families have received benefits of more than Rs. 3.04 lakh crore under PM-KISAN.”

The union minister said, “After being sworn in as Prime Minister for the 3rd time, PM Narendra Modi signed his first file authorising release of 17th instalment of PM Kisan Nidhi reflecting the commitment of the government towards farmer welfare. In continuation of this commitment.”

Addressing the gathering, Union Agricutlure Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, “After becoming PM for the third time, PM Modi has come to Kashi first time. With the arrival of PM, the weather has become pleasant.”

After reaching the Kisaan Sammelan, PM Modi interacted with farmers. Three farmers from Varanasi also felicitated the prime minister on his arrival to the gathering.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said, “The non-biological PM is not bestowing some prasad on kisaans. It is their legitimate right and entitlement.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Varanasi on Tuesday will release the 17th installment of the PM-KISAN scheme, in which more than 9.26 crore farmers will receive the benefits amounting to over ₹20,000 crore.