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Highlights | Terrorism is the biggest challenge of our times: PM Modi at People’s Majlis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Male on the first leg of his two nation tour to Maldives and Sri Lanka on Saturday afternoon. PM Modi started his first overseas visit after his party swept the 2019 Lok Sabha polls on 23 May this year. He visited Kerala earlier in the day and offered prayers at the temple town of Guruvayur.Also read: PM Modi to offer prayers at temple in Kerala’s GuruvayurHighlights:
8:15 pm IST
India, Maldives ink 6 pacts as PM Modi, Prez Solih hold talks
PM Modi and Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih signed six agreements to strengthen bilateral cooperation between India and Maldives in key areas of defence and maritime security.
New vistas of cooperation
Six documents were exchanged in the presence of PM @narendramodi and President of Maldives @ibusolih following the delegation level talks. Full list at https://t.co/rJEnXI7Hp4 pic.twitter.com/fJoF3puP8B
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) June 8, 2019
8:05 pm IST
India’s development partnership is to empower people: PM Modi
Talking at People’s Majlis, PM Modi said that India has always shared its achievements with the world. “India’s development partnership is to empower people, not to weaken them and nor to increase their dependence on us or to put an impossible burden of debt on the shoulders of future generations,” PM Modi said.
7:59 pm IST
PM Modi announces contribution to Maldives’ Friday Mosque
Addressing the parliament in Maldives, PM Modi said, “I felt great to have announced today that India will contribute in conservation of Maldives’ Friday Mosque. There’s no such mosque elsewhere in the world like this historical mosque made up of coral.”
7:53 pm IST
Water now rising above the head: PM Modi on terrorism
PM Modi said that it is a great misfortune that people are still making a mistake to distinguish good terrorist and bad terrorists. “The water is now rising above the head. Dealing with terrorism and radicalisation is the most accurate test of leadership in the world,” PM Modi said addressing People’s Majlis in Maldives. He added that terrorism is a danger not just for a country or region but an entire civilization. “State sponsored terrorism is the biggest threat today. It is time for a global conference on terrorism,” PM Modi said.
7:51 pm IST
PM Modi rakes terrorism as the biggest challenge
“Terrorism is a big challenge in our time. These terrorists do not have their banks nor they have a factory of arms yet they are never lacking in money and weapons. Where do they find all this? Who gives them these facilities State sponsorship of terrorism remains the biggest threat,” PM Modi said.
7:45 pm IST
India-Maldives ties older than history: PM Modi
Talking at the Maldives parliament, PM Modi said, “Neighborhood first is our priority. Relations between India and Maldives are older than history. From time immemorial, blue waters have washed our shores. They have also nourished our cultures and civilisations.”
7:39 pm IST
PM Modi thanks Maldives at Majlis for highest honour
Announcing that India gives utmost importance to its relation with Maldives, PM Modi thanked the people present in Majlis and said, “Your gesture of inviting me has touched the heart of every Indian and has enhanced their respect and dignity. Here, different ideologies and members of the parties change the collective resolution for the sake of democracy, development and peace in the country.” “In the same way, just like a few months ago, the people of Maldives united to form a paradigm of democracy in front of the world,” PM Modi said.
7:18 pm IST
PM Modi addresses the parliament of Maldives
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the Maldives Parliament. He is on a two-day overseas visit to Maldives and Sri Lanka.
Opening a new chapter in bilateral relationship
PM @narendramodi addressed the People’s Majlis. Inviting the Prime Minister to address was the first decision of the new Majlis reflecting the close bonds of friendship between India and Maldives. pic.twitter.com/bjlAJD6g8t
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) June 8, 2019
6:55 pm IST
May India-Maldives friendship last forever: PM Modi
Upon receiving the highest honour, PM Modi said that India gives utmost importance to its relationship with Maldives. “We want to have a strong partnership with each other. India is willing to help Maldives in every way possible. May the friendship between India and Maldives last forever,” PM Modi said.
6:25 pm IST
PM Modi conferred with Maldvies’ highest honour
PM Narendra Modi has been conferred with Maldives’ highest honour accorded to foreign dignitaries, ‘The Most Honourable Order of the Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen’. Accepting the honour, PM Modi said, “Today, I have been conferred with Maldives’ highest honour. I humbly accept this it. It is not just an honour conferred upon me but it is respect given to the friendship and relations between our two countries.”
6:00 pm IST
PM Modi, President Solih hold delegation talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih are holding delegation level talks in Male. PM Modi is on his first overseas visit after sweeping the 2019 Lok Sabha polls on 23 May this year.
5:45 pm IST
PM Modi gifts a cricket bat to President Solih
After a brief meeting with President Solih, PM Modi presented the Maldives president with a cricket bat signed by players of the Indian cricket team playing at the World cup 2019.
Connected by cricket!
My friend, President @ibusolih is an ardent cricket fan, so I presented him a cricket bat that has been signed by #TeamIndia playing at the #CWC19. pic.twitter.com/G0pggAZ60e
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 8, 2019
5:08 pm IST
PM Modi, Maldives President Solih hold a meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih hold a meeting in Male.
4:37 pm IST
PM Modi receives ceremonial welcome in Maldives
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Republic Square in Male and was received by President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed Solih where he received ceremonial welcome and guard of honour at Republic Square. A 21-gun salute was accorded to PM Modi at the ceremonial reception.
4:11 pm IST
Maldives lauds PM Modi’s ‘momentous visit’
Foreign minister of Maldives Abdulla Shahid welcomed PM Modi on first state visit overseas and tweeted that it it will be a momentous visit that would elevate India and Maldives relationship to new heights.
Great Honour to receive PM Shri @narendramodi at Velana International Airport on his first State Visit overseas after taking oath for a second term. No doubt, this will be a momentous visit that would elevate #Maldives #India relationship to new heights. pic.twitter.com/iHVzaUdr4I
— Abdulla Shahid 🎈 (@abdulla_shahid) June 8, 2019
3:48 pm IST
PM Narendra Modi reaches Maldives
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Maldives on Saturday afternoon and was received by foreign minister of Maldives Abdulla Shahid.
Friendship forever!
PM @narendramodi arrives in Male, capital of Maldives to a warm reception by Foreign Minister @abdulla_shahid. PM was last here for President @ibusolih ‘s inauguration ceremony in November 2018. #Neighbourhoodfirst@MDVForeign @presidencymv pic.twitter.com/yUYWMgiDmf
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) June 8, 2019
2:20 pm IST
PM Narendra Modi leaves for Maldives
Prime minister Narendra Modi has left for his state visit to Maldives. This would be his maiden overseas visit after his re-election as prime minister.
01:00 pm IST
PM to get Maldives’ highest honour accorded to foreign dignitaries
The President has announced his decision to confer on PM Narendra Modi,Maldives’ highest honour accorded to foreign dignitaries, ‘The Most Honourable Order of the Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddeen’, during PM Modi’s visit today. :ANI
12:50 pm IST
‘BJP’s vote share has gone up considerably in 2019’: BJP state president
“Though BJP could not win a seat in Kerala, its vote share has gone up considerably in the 2019 elections,” BJP state president P S Sreedharan Pillai said.
12:45 pm IST
‘I take the pledge to build a new India’: PM Modi in Guruvayur
“From the land of Guruvayur, I take the pledge to build a new India. We can surge ahead with positivity. We can rise up to expectations of our people,” said PM Modi while concluding his speech.
12:37 pm IST
‘Do not panic, centre monitoring situation’: PM Modi on Nipah virus scare
“I assure you that government of India is standing with you and with the Kerala government. We are working towards providing you all facilities for protection against Nipah virus,” said PM Modi on Nipah virus scare. :ANI
12:26 pm IST
‘Tourism is Kerala’s engine of growth’: PM Modi
“Tourism is an engine of growth in Kerala. Last five years we gave emphasis on tourism. We rank the third in tourism in India,” said PM Modi.
12:20 pm IST
‘BJP workers on ground to serve people 365 days a year’: PM Modi
“BJP workers are on the ground not only for electoral politics but they serve people 365 days a year. We have not come in politics only to form a govt but we are here to build the nation, we have come for the ‘tapasya’ to see that India gets its rightful place in the world,” said PM Modi in Guruvayur. :ANI
12:15 pm IST
‘We consider even those who did not vote for us ours’: PM Modi
“We believe that elections have a place of their own but after elections the more important responsibility is towards the 130 crore citizens. Those who made us win our ours, those who did not make us win are also ours. Kerala is as much mine as is Varanasi,” said PM Modi. :ANI
12:07 pm IST
‘For me Varanasi and Kerala are equal’: PM Modi in Guruvayur
“BJP drew blank in Kerala, you may ask why Modi selected Kerala for his first political speech. Kerala is as important as Varanasi,” said PM Modi. :ANI
12:00 pm IST
PM Modi addresses public meet at Guruvayur
“Be it Udupi, Guruvayur or Dwarkadhish, for us - the people of Gujarat, there is an emotional connect. Coming from Gujarat, the land of Dwarkadhish, to Guruvayur gives one a special feeling,” said PM Modi. :ANI
11:51 am IST
PM Modi arrives at the meeting venue
PM Modi arrives at the venue of meeting, his first after elevation for the second time.
11:46 am IST
‘PM Modi represents anger, hatred, insecurity, lies’: Rahul Gandhi
“He represents the worst sentiments of this country. He represents anger, he represents hatred, he represents insecurity and he represents lies,” says Rahul Gandhi. :ANI
11:35 am IST
‘PM Modi uses poison of hatred to divide’: Rahul Gandhi
“At the national level, we’re fighting poison. Mr Narendra Modi uses poison, I’m using a strong word but Mr Narendra Modi uses poison of hatred to divide this country. He uses anger and hatred to divide the people of this country. He uses lies to win elections,” said Rahul Gandhi. :ANI
11:20 am IST
‘Our doors open for all, regardless of where they come from’: Rahul Gandhi
“I belong to the Congress party and our doors will be open for every single citizen of Wayanad, regardless of their age, regardless of where they come from, regardless of what ideology they come from,” said Rahul Gandhi during his roadshow in Wayanad. :ANI
11:10 am IST
Rahul Gandhi holds roadshow in Wayanad’s Kalpetta
On Day-2 of his maiden visit to his constituency as an MP, Congress president Rahul Gandhi has begun his roadshow.
10:58 am IST
A blend of tradition and technology in PM Modi’s temple visit
PM Modi had yesterday used digital payments method to pay ₹39,421 for his pooja at the Guruvayur temple.
10:50 am IST
‘Abinandan Sabha’ to be held after PM’s temple visit
The meeting PM Modi is going to hold after the temple visit is called ‘Abinandan Sabha’. It is the first one called by the prime minister after the thanksgiving trip to his constituency Varanasi.
10:40 am IST
Temple officials submit memorandum for temple development
PM Modi is meeting temple officials, who have submitted a memorandum for development of the temple.
10:32 am IST
‘Thulabharam’ ritual being performed
The ritual of ‘thulabharam’ is being performed. PM Modi is going to be weighed with lotus flowers.
10:26 am IST
PM Modi enters Guruvayur temple
Prime minister Narendra Modi has entered the Guruvayur temple.
#WATCH Kerala: Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers prayers at Sri Krishna Temple in Guruvayur of Thrissur. pic.twitter.com/HB98hDQAFk
— ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2019
10:21 am IST
Priests welcome PM Modi with ‘poorna kumbham’
PM Narendra Modi is being welcomed with poorna kumbha by priests.
10:15 am IST
PM to offer ‘pal payam’, ‘kadali pazham’
PM will offer the deity kadali pazham, a type of banana, considered the deity’s favourite, and pal payam, kheer made of milk and rice.
10:07 am IST
PM Modi to be greeted with ‘poorna kumbham’ at temple entrance
PM Modi will be greeted with ‘poorna kumbham’ at the entrance of the temple.
10:00 am IST
PM Modi arrives at Guruvayur in traditional attire
PM arrives at the temple in mundu, the traditional dress of Kerala.
09:53 am IST
PM Modi’s chopper lands in Guruvayur
PM Narendra Modi’s chopper has landed at Guruvayur. He will now go to the temple guest house, Sreevalsam to change into mundu and veshti, traditional dress of Kerala.
09:50 am IST
Rahul Gandhi arrives for meeting with Congress delegates
Congress president Rahul Gandhi arrives at MPs Facilitation Centre at Wayanad Collectorate Office for a meeting with delegations. He began his three-day visit to the state, yesterday.:ANI
09:48 am IST
PM Modi to make offerings worth ₹40,000 at Guruvayur temple
Prime minister Narendra Modi will make various offerings worth around ₹40,000, reports news agency IANS.
09:41 am IST
Huge crowd gathers in front of Guruvayur temple
A huge crowd has gathered in front of the Guruvayur temple to get a glimpse of the prime minister.
09:37 am IST
Pilgrims not allowed to enter temple between 10 am and 11 am
Between 10 am to 11 am, pilgrims will not be allowed to enter the temple keeping in view the PM’s security. The PM, however, had requested the temple board to minimize inconvenience to pilgrims, according to the temple board.
09:35 am IST
Guruvayur visit PM’s first public appearance after Varanasi
This is the first public appearance of the PM after his thanksgiving trip to his constituency in Varanasi.
09:32 am IST
PM Modi to address party workers’ meet after temple visit
After the temple visit, he will address a meeting of party workers from the districts of Thrissur and Malappuram at Sree Krishna School grounds.
09:25 am IST
PM Modi expected to reach the temple around 10 am
PM Narendra Modi is expected to reach the Guruvayur temple around 10 am and spend an hour there.
09:20 am IST
Visit to Guruvayur a first for Narendra Modi after becoming PM
This is PM Modi’s first visit to Guruvayur after becoming the PM. In 2008 while he was Gujrat Cm he visited the temple.
09:17 am IST
PM Modi to perform ‘thulabharam’, to be weighed against lotus
In Guruvayur PM Modi will perform ‘thulabharam’, a ritual in which the devotee is weighed against a commodity. The PM will be weighed alongside lotus.
09:15 am IST
PM Modi starts from Kochi to Guruvayur Sri Krishna temple
PM Modi has started from Kochi to Guruvayur Sri Krishna temple.He reached Kochi last night and stayed in state guest house.
09:10 am IST
PM Modi to address meet in Guruvayur
During his trip to the temple town to Guruvayur, prime minister Narendra Modi will address a party workers’ meet.
09:00 am IST
PM Modi to offer prayers at Guruvayur temple
Prime minister Narendra Modi will offer prayers at Lord Sreekrishna temple in Guruvayur today.
