PM in Gujarat LIVE updates: Entire nation agrees that menace of terror has to be eliminated, says Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Gujarat from Monday during which he will launch the Pradhan Mantri Shram-Yogi Maandhan Yojana (PM-SYM) and inaugurate the first phase of 6-km-long Ahmedabad Metro service.The prime minister would also lay the foundation stone for Umiya Dham temple complex during his visit. Lakhs of Patidars, whose deity Umiya Mata the temple is dedicated to, are expected to attend the ceremony.The organisers said leaders from Congress were also expected to be at the event .Follow LIVE updates here:

1:41 pm IST

‘Please use common sense’: PM Modi On Oppn attack over Rafale comment

“I said if Rafale was acquired in time it would have made a difference, but they say Modi is questioning our air force strike. Please use common sense, what I said was if we had Rafale at the time of air strikes, than none of our fighter jets would have gone down and none of theirs saved,” said PM Narendra Modi in Gujarat

1:17 pm IST

I don’t understand why some people want to question the forces: PM

Attacking Opposition over their remarks on IAF air strike, PM Modi said, “It is natural that we all should believe the armed forces and be proud of the forces. Yet, I don’t understand why some people still want to question the forces.”

1:14 pm IST

Entire nation agrees that the menace of terror has to be eliminated: PM

“The entire nation agrees that the menace of terror has to be eliminated. I want to ask you, don’t you trust what our armed forces say? We should be proud of our armed forces.,” said PM Modi in Gujarat’s Jamnagar

12:55 pm IST

Sardar Sarovar Dam project completed despite neglect from earlier state govts: PM

“The Sardar Sarovar Dam has brought much relief to the people of Gujarat. This project was completed despite neglect from earlier state govts and adversities from various quarters. I was certain that I can’t allow ‘Tanker Raj’ to carry on in Gujarat,” said PM Narendra Modi in Gujarat’s Jamnagar.

12:45 pm IST

Delighted to be in Jamnagar: PM

After inaugurating various development projects, PM Narendra Modi said, “I am delighted to be in Jamnagar.” The Prime Minister also wished the nation on the occasion of Maha Shivratri.

12:19 pm IST

PM launches several projects, Guru Gobind Singh Hospital at Jamnagar

PM Narendra Modi has launched various SAUNI projects and Guru Gobind Singh Hospital at Jamnagar in Gujarat.

11:57 am IST

Modi arrives at inauguration event of hospital building in Jamnagar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the inauguration event of a hospital building in a medical college campus in Jamnagar.

Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the inauguration event of a hospital building in a medical college campus in Jamnagar. pic.twitter.com/2tXwozfZRx

— ANI (@ANI) March 4, 2019

11:51 am IST

Congress leaders expected to attend groundbreaking ceremony of Vishva Umiya Dham temple

The organisers of the groundbreaking ceremony of Vishva Umiya Dham temple said leaders from Congress were also expected to be at the event .

In 2017, Congress president Rahul Gandhi visited Shree Khodaldham soon after Modi inaugurated it. Like Shree Khodaldham, Vishva Umiya Dham is being built on a sprawling 100 bigha land. It will have a hostel to accommodate 1,000 students, hi-tech medical laboratories and clinics, skill development centres, agriculture research facility, and a placement cell.

11:34 am IST

PM Modi to preside over groundbreaking ceremony of Vishva Umiya Dham temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over the groundbreaking ceremony of Vishva Umiya Dham Temple in Gujarat on Monday. Lakhs of Patidars, whose deity Umiya Mata the temple is dedicated to, are expected to attend the ceremony.

11:21 am IST

PM to launch Pradhan Mantri Shram-Yogi Maandhan Yojana

PM Modi will also visit Vastral to launch PM-SYM, a voluntary and contributory pension scheme for workers in unorganised sector with a monthly income of up to ₹15,000.

He will oversee the online transfer of benefits to some beneficiaries and then distribute PM-SYM Pension Cards.

The scheme, announced in the Union Budget in February this year, will see each PM-SYM subscriber get a minimum assured pension of ₹3000 per month after attaining the age of 60 years

11:08 am IST

PM to dedicate various hospitals built in Ahmedabad region

The Prime Minister will also dedicate to the nation various hospitals built in Ahmedabad region, including Women Children & Super Specialty Hospital, Cancer Hospital, Eye Hospital and Dental Hospital.

11:04 am IST

PM to lay foundation of second phase of Ahmedabad Metro

As part of the metro rail commissioning programme, PM Narendra Modi will lay the foundation of the 28.28 kilometre second phase of the Ahmedabad Metro and also travel some distance on the phase 1 stretch.