PM in Tamil Nadu HIGHLIGHTS: Chennai Central railway station to be renamed after MGR, says Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Kalaburagi in Karnataka and Kancheepuram in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday to launch various development projects. Apart from addressing party workers at Nutan Vidyalaya Grounds in Kalaburagi, PM Modi will launch projects in various sectors, including energy, health and education.In Tamil Nadu, actor Vijayakanth’s DMDK is in talks with the AIADMK for an alliance. Vijayakanth also skipped Modi’s rally.Here are the highlights:

5:48 pm IST

Adulteration alliance coming together only to stop me: Modi

Adulteration alliance coming together only to stop Modi. NDA uncompromising against corruption, strong when it comes to national security, unforgiving against terrorism: Modi

4:46 pm IST

Oppn will mock my poverty, my caste and my family: Modi

Modi hatred reaching new levels. They have competition who will abuse Modi most. They will mock my poverty, mock my caste, mock my family. One Congress leader speaks of killing Modi. I am not bothered by their threats and abuses: Modi

5:44 pm IST

50 govts dismissed by Indira Gandhi herself: Modi

People elected MGR’s government, but it was dissolved by the Congress. Congress misused Article 356 again and again. If they did not like a state govt, it was dismissed. 50 govts dismissed by Indira Gandhi herself. Even DMK was a victim, but opportunism prevailed over value for DMK: Modi

5:42 pm IST

Congress insults strong regional leaders: Modi

Our decisions are not taken by high command in Delhi. People are our high command. Supporting Congress and their allies means decisions will be taken sitting in AC rooms in Delhi, not in villages of TN. Congress insults strong regional leaders. Kamraj’s crime was that he challenged dictatorship of one family: Modi

5:38 pm IST

Modi takes a dig at Opposition

Some people guided by selfish political interests do not want a strong India or strong defence forces. India will not progress till regional aspirations are met: Modi

5:38 pm IST

Tourism increases economic opportunities: Modi

Tourism increases economic opportunities. Guides, shops, craftsman, restaurants and tea sellers earn. When foreign inflow of tourists rises, economy also grows. Defence corridor in TN will give opportunities to local industries and youngsters. We want to make India a hub of defence production: Modi

5:36 pm IST

We negotiated release of Father Prem Kumar from terrorists in Afghanistan: PM

We negotiated the release of Father Alexi Prem Kumar from terrorists in Afghanistan. Subsidy of ₹7,000 crore for weavers. Upgradation of powerlooms a focus. Kancheepuram has a rich potential for tourism: Modi

5:32 pm IST

Many fishermen captured by Sri Lanka returned home after govt’s intervention: Modi

Everyone knows the story of Wing Commander Abhinandan, so I don’t want to repeat it here. Many fishermen captured by Sri Lanka returned home after govt’s intervention. Saudi prince also promised release of many Indian prisoners: Modi

5:30 pm IST

Built 14,000 houses for Tamils in Sri Lanka’s Jaffna: Modi

When I visited Sri Lanka, I went to MGR’s birthplace. We decided to build 14,000 houses for Tamils there. We have given 1,000 houses, and 3,000 houses are under construction stage. When the Sri Lankan government gives land, the remaining houses will be built there for Tamils. I am the first PM to visit Jaffna: Modi

5:30 pm IST

Flights to and from TN will have Tamil announcements: Modi

Flights departing from and arriving to Tamil Nadu will have Tamil announcements. Had interaction with Tamil brothers and sisters in Sri Lanka’s Jaffna: PM Modi

5:26 pm IST

MGR worked extensively for downtrodden: Modi

I am happy to inaugurate the statue of the son of the soil MGR. He is the most respected icon of India. MGR worked extensively for downtrodden. Happy to rename Chennai Central railway station after MGR: Modi

5:24 pm IST

Centre’s focus on TN

Centre’s focus on Tamil Nadu when it comes to developmental projects, be it roads, railways or electrification.

5:22 pm IST

NDA committed to ‘creating TN that Jayalalithaa dreamt of’

PM Modi begins speech by saying that he, the MP from Kashi, has come to Kancheepuram. He praises Tamil language and says NDA government is committed to “creating the Tamil Nadu that amma Jayalalithaa dreamt of.”

5:14 pm IST

PM controlled price hike: EPS

PM Modi was very efficient in controlling price hike, says EPS, as he requests the PM to complete the Cauvery-Godavari river inter-linking project.

5:10 pm IST

Other nations standing with India to tackle terror: EPS

PM Modi is the only capable person to rule the country. People of India have decided to make Modi rule India again. Since he has visited various countries to keep relationships intact, other nations are standing with India to tackle terrorism: E Palaniswami

5:00 pm IST

Vijayakanth’s photo removed from rally venue

Vijayakanth’s photo has been removed from rally venue. Earlier, his photo featured along with PM Modi in a poster at the rally venue in Kancheepuram.

4:45 pm IST

Vijayakanth skips PM Modi’s rally

Vijayakanth skips Modi’s rally, with his brother-in-law and DMDK deputy secretary LK Sudheesh saying that talks are still undergoing with AIADMK, and therefore, the party chief did not attend the rally.

4:35 pm IST

Vijayakanth’s photo appears along with PM Modi in poster at rally venue

Actor Vijayakanth’s DMDK is in talks with AIADMK for an alliance in Tamil Nadu. Vijayakanth’s poster had appeared along with PM Modi at the rally venue in Kancheepuram.

4:28 pm IST

EPS, OPS on stage along with Modi

Tamil Nadu chief minister E Palaniswami and deputy CM O Panneerselvam present on stage along with PM Modi.

4:25 pm IST

Modi pays tributes to MGR and Jayalalithaa

PM Modi moves to Kilambakkam near Vandalur, a suburb of Chennai, where the NDA rally is to be held. He pays floral tributes to MGR and Jayalalithaa’s portraits kept on stage.

4:22 pm IST

PM unveils former TN CM Ramachandran’s statue

PM Modi unveils former Tamil Nadu chief minister MG Ramachandran’s statue via video conference. The statue has been erected at MGR Janaki College, Chennai.

4:20 pm IST

PM inaugurates projects worth ₹5,000 crore

PM reaches meet venue near Chennai where he inaugurates a slew of road and railway projects worth ₹5,000 crore.

1:22 pm IST

Opposition is getting together to remove me, I’m working to removing terrorism: PM Modi

Remember when we began Jan Dhan how they mocked it. Same with Aadhar. But today, Aadhar has ensured that all routes for corruption for these people have been stopped.

A complete majority government at the Centre after 30 years is completing its work. Our performance is for everyone to see. This is the reason the opposition talks about removing me day and night. They (the opposition) is getting together to remove me and I am working to removing terrorism. I want to remove corruption and poverty from the country.

1:20 pm IST

PM Modi hits out at Oppn, says they forget farmers once elected

This is the truth of dynastic politicians and the corrupt. They get votes in the name of farmers but forget once they get elected. Did they not ask for votes by promising farm loan waiver? Did they not say they would do complete waiver? Instead they filed cases against farmers. It is time to take them to account. They themselves don’t stick by their word but will create hurdles for those who work. They are not interested in joining the scheme because their relatives will not benefit: PM Modi

1:19 pm IST

We brought to life projects stalled by Congress: PM Modi

During elections last time I had come here and told you that I will not leave any stone unturned for the development of the common people. Since you elected this Pradhan Sevak I have worked to ensure the development of Karnataka. You know that many projects had been stalled by the Congress. We brought these to life: PM Modi

1:18 pm IST

Farmers in Karnataka won’t forgive people who are against them: PM

The farmers in Karnataka won’t forgive the people who are against them. If the Centre is giving money, why is the JD(S)-Congress government opposing it? They are doing so because we are transferring money straight to the accounts of farmers without any scope for corruption. These people who are used to corruption are betraying farmers: PM Modi

1:17 pm IST

Karnataka CM is remote-controlled: PM Modi

There are certain state governments which are worried after we announced cash transfer scheme for farmers. They oppose us and stab in the back of the farmers. Karnataka CM is remote-controlled : PM Modi

1:15 pm IST

Projects stalled for years by Cong have been completed by NDA govt: PM

PM Narendra Modi says the projects that were stalled for years by the Congress in Karnataka have been completed by NDA government.

1:10 pm IST

In 2009, then govt decided to build medical college, its work was moving at snail’s pace: Modi

In 2009, it was decided by then govt to build the medical college and its work was moving at snail’s pace. With our efforts, it’s now up and running : PM Modi in Karnataka’s Kalaburagi

1:05 pm IST

Got opportunity to meet Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries: Modi

Today, I got the opportunity to meet the beneficiaries of Ayushman Bharat in Karnataka. It’s truly transforming the lives of the poor : PM Modi

11:50 am IST

Karnataka Congress rebel Umesh Jadhav joins BJP

‘Have to write new history’, says Karnataka Congress rebel Umesh Jadhav after joining BJP at PM Modi’s rally.