Madhya Pradesh’s Urban Administration Department is currently busy fixing tiles bearing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chief minister Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s photographs in the houses built under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna (PMAY).
At present, 1.19 lakh houses are being built under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna across Madhya Pradesh and tenders have been floated for supply of tiles to municipal bodies. (PTI File Photo)
{{^htLoading}} {{/htLoading}}
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Betul Nagar Nigam chairman Alkesh Arya has no qualms in saying ‘Har har Modi, ghar ghar Modi’ while talking about the department’s latest work. “We are not leaving any stone unturned to complete the process of the first phase. It’s the matter of pride for us. A total of 1,500 houses would see such tiles at Betul town,” Arya said
{{^usCountry}}{{/usCountry}}
At present, 1.19 lakh houses have already been built under PMAY across the state and tenders have been floated for supply of tiles to municipal bodies. The urban administration department’s April 4 order to this effect says, “Two tiles measuring 450x600 mm and bearing photos of Prime Minister and chief minister- one at the main gate and the other above platform in the kitchen have to be fixed in Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna (Shahri-2022)’s housing units.” “Such tiles are mostly manufactured in Gujarat”, said a senior department officer requesting anonymity.
{{^htLoading}} {{/htLoading}}
{{^usCountry}}
Ramlal Saket, a beneficiary of the housing scheme, said he had no qualms in living in a house that had tiles bearing the PM and CM’s pictures. “ I own a concrete structure of bricks now and have no problem with a tile or two bearing PM and CM’s photos.”
{{/usCountry}}
{{#usCountry}}
Ramlal Saket, a beneficiary of the housing scheme, said he had no qualms in living in a house that had tiles bearing the PM and CM’s pictures. “ I own a concrete structure of bricks now and have no problem with a tile or two bearing PM and CM’s photos.”
{{/usCountry}}
Calling the move a part of BJP’s election campaign, Congress’s media in charge Manak Agrawal said: “This is clearly the BJP’s election agenda ahead of the assembly elections and Lok Sabha elections next year.”
However, state’s minister for urban administration development Maya Singh defended the move, stating: “The PM and CM want to see roof on everybody’s head. The people themselves want such tiles in their houses.”
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.
Get Latest News, breaking headlines, and top India News, and today real-time updates from across the nation. Stay informed on politics, government policies, crime, Today Weather, and major developments on Hindustan Times
Get Latest News, breaking headlines, and top India News, and today real-time updates from across the nation. Stay informed on politics, government policies, crime, Today Weather, and major developments on Hindustan Times
