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PM in Northeast Highlights| ‘Mahamilawat’ parties only hurl abuses to Modi, says PM in Tripura
PM Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to the Northeast, addressed rallies in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, and Amingaon, Assam. The Prime Minister is addressing a rally in Agartala, Tripura. PM Modi also inaugurated several projects in these three states..It is Modi’s third visit to Assam since December 25, when he inaugurated the Bogibeel bridge in the state. During his last visit in January, in a rally in Silchar, he said the government was committed to bringing the CAB.On Friday, Members of the All Assam Students Union (AASU) showed black flags to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and shouted slogans against the Citizenship Bill as he travelled to Raj Bhavan from the airport after he arrived in the city.Here are the highlights:
5:20 pm IST
In just 11 months, 2 lakh gas connections distributed: PM Modi
In just 11 months, 2 lakh gas connections distributed, 20,000 houses and more than 1.25 toilets have been built in Tripura, says PM Narendra Modi.
5:19 pm IST
Under PM Shram Yogi Maandhan scheme, pension of ₹3000 per month will be given to eligible subscribers: PM Modi
As per the budget announcement, PM Shram Yogi Maandhan scheme is meant for workers employed in unorganised sector. Under the scheme, pension of ₹3000 per month will be given to eligible subscribers, says PM Narendra Modi.
5:17 pm IST
Answer to every question is to abuse Modi, per ‘Mahamilavat’: PM Modi
The answer to every question is to abuse Modi, per ‘Mahamilavat’. They have sensed that the people of the country are with Modi. It’s nothing but the fear, says PM Narendra Modi.
5:16 pm IST
Opposition parties forming grand alliance known as mahamilavat: PM Modi
The parties that didn’t see eye to eye in Tripura can now been seen holding hands and forming a grand alliance known as mahamilavat, says PM Narendra Modi.
5:13 pm IST
We have taken care of every section of the society: PM Modi
In the recent budget, we have taken care of every section of the society which was unthinkable during previous governments, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
5:08 pm IST
All the infrastructure projects inaugurated today are reflection of the HIRA Model: PM Modi
I talked about the HIRA - Highway, Iway, Railway, Airway- model when I visited last time during the state elections. All the infrastructure projects inaugurated today are reflection of the HIRA Model, says PM Narendra Modi.
5:05 pm IST
Tripura is now being made gateway of the South East Asia: PM Modi
Tripura, the state that was deprived of development on the pretext of being a landlocked region, is now being made gateway of the South East Asia , says PM Narendra Modi.
5:00 pm IST
PM Modi inaugurates Garjee - Belonia Railway Line in Agartala
Tripura: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Garjee - Belonia Railway Line in Agartala. CM Biplab Kumar Deb also present.
Tripura: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Garjee - Belonia Railway Line in Agartala. CM Biplab Kumar Deb also present. pic.twitter.com/NCROJvNdYP
— ANI (@ANI) February 9, 2019
4:58 pm IST
For the first time in the state, paddy was procured at the MSP: PM Modi
For the first time in the state, paddy was procured at the MSP. Besides, recommendation of the 7th pay commission was implemented, says PM Narendra Modi.
4:49 pm IST
PM Modi lays foundation stone and inaugurates development projects at Agartala.
PM Modi lays foundation stone and inaugurates development projects at Agartala, Tripura.
4:14 pm IST
PM Narendra Modi unveils the statue of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur in Agartala
Tripura: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveils the statue of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur in Agartala.
Tripura: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveils the statue of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur in Agartala. pic.twitter.com/2TslbeKoJg
— ANI (@ANI) February 9, 2019
4:11 pm IST
Congratulate Arunachal Pradesh for achieving 100% household electrification: PM Modi
I would like to congratulate Arunachal Pradesh for achieving 100% household electrification.
12 hydro electric projects of 110MV were inaugurated which will not only help Arunachal but also the other states of Northeast, says PM Narendra Modi.
2:18 pm IST
We will protect the rights of the tribes of Assam: PM Modi
“Without providing any harm to anyone, we gave 10% quota to the poor. Similarly, we will protect the rights of the tribes of Assam,”said PM Modi in Assam.
2:15 pm IST
No Indian citizen will be excluded out of the NRC list: PM
“The issue of citizenship amendment is not merely limited to Assam or Northeast, it’s a relevant issue for the country. I assure you, no Indian citizen will be excluded out of the NRC list,”said PM Modi in Assam.
2:08 pm IST
There’s no place in the country for infiltrators: PM
“Opposition spreading lies about citizenship bill. The BJP govt has brought NRC to rid the country of Bangladeshi infiltrators. There’s no place in the country for infiltrators, the Centre govt is committed to Citizenship bill,” said PM Modi in Assam.
2:05 pm IST
They just have one identity, ‘mahamilavat’: PM’s jibe at Oppn’s proposed mahagathbandhan
“They just have one identity, ‘mahamilavat’ and to rid the country of these corrupt people, we need the help of the citizens,” said PM Modi.
2:01 pm IST
BJP government has expanded the gas network in the state: PM
“The BJP government has expanded the gas network in the state. We have developed gas processing plants storage facilities which will boost employment opportunities in the state,” said PM Modi in Amingaon
1:59 pm IST
BJP govt has completed projects worth over ₹14,000 crore for Assam: PM
The BJP govt has completed projects worth over ₹14,000 crore in Assam which will develop the state,” said PM Modi in Amingaon
1:48 pm IST
PM attacks Congress for ignoring real ‘ratnas’ of India
“I pay my tributes to Dr Bhupen Hazarika. He raised his voice for the deprived and the poor,” said PM Modi.
While repeating his BC and AD jibe, PM Modi said, “I want to ask Congress, why did they fail to confer Bharat Ratnas to those who really deserved it. Why did they ignore reat ratnas of India.”
His remarks came close on the heels of Bhupen Hazarika being conferred Bharat Ratna posthumously.
1:44 pm IST
Historic day for Assam: PM
“It’s a historic day for Assam. Today a new page has been added to Northeast’s history. We have unveiled and inaugurated projects worth thousand of crores today,” said PM Modi in Amingaon in Assam,
1:28 pm IST
PM unveils projects worth ₹18,000 crore for N-E in Assam
PM Modi, who is on a two-day visit to the Northeast unveiled project worth ₹18,000 crore in Assam. Hailing the move, BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma said, the projects will “open the gateways of growth.”
11:21 am IST
Arunachal is security gateway of the country: PM
“Arunachal Pradesh is the security gateway of the country and we are taking every step to develop this state,” said PM Modi in Itanagar.
11:18 am IST
PM kisan samman nidhi will benefit the farmers of Arunachal: PM
“To benefit the farmers of the country, the BJP government proposed PM kisan samman nidhi scheme in this year’s interim benefit. This scheme will benefit the farmers of the state. We are also working towards boosting organic farming in the state, “said PM Modi in Itanagar.
11:17 am IST
To give a boost to culture of Arunachal, we launched Arunachal’s first dedicated TV channel, DD Arunprabha: PM
“Growing the state’s tourism sector will grow more employment opportunities for the youth. The people will know about the culture of the state. To give a boost to culture and custom of the state, we launched Arunachal’s first dedicated TV channel, DD Arunprabha.,” said PM Modi.
11:13 am IST
What Arunachal Pradesh achieved today will soon be achieved by the entire nation: PM
“I would like to congratulate the state and the CM that every household here now has electricity connection under ‘Saubhagya’ scheme. What Arunachal Pradesh achieved today will soon be achieved by the entire nation,” said PM Modi in Itanagr, Arunachal Pradesh.
11:08 am IST
Apart from airways, we are connecting the state to the rest of the country through railways and roadways: PM
“Apart from airways, we are connecting the state to the rest of the country through railways and roadways. This will solve the connectivity problem that the people of the state face. In our bid to connect every capital to railways, we have connected Itanagar to the rail network of the country,” said PM Modi in Itanagar.
11:05 am IST
BJP government is dedicating two airports to the state: PM
“Since independence, there wasn’t any airport in the state with modern infrastructure or connectivity. But, the BJP government is dedicating two airports to the state. We are trying that through UDAAN scheme, the people of the state can avail cheap flight services,” said PM Modi in Itanagar.
11:01 am IST
We neither limited the budget nor our will power to develop Arunachal: PM
“The country can progress only when Northeast will progress,” said PM Modi, adding, “Working on the lines of ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas’, the BJP tried to develop the state. We neither limited the budget nor our will power,” said PM Modi in Arunachal.
10:59 am IST
Previous govt neglected Arunachal: PM
“Arunachal has the gift of water resources. It has the capability to generate electricity. However, these gifts of Arunachal wasn’t used by the previous government. They neglected Arunachal. Previous govts neglected this state for decades but we are here to change this. New India can only be built if North East can be developed well,” said PM Modi.
10:56 am IST
We are working on projects worth over ₹13,000 crore for Arunachal: PM
“The Centre govt and Khandu government in Arunachal is taking every necessary step to make this state strong. We are working on projects worth over ₹13,000 crore for Arunachal. These will improve transportation, health care and benefit the state,” said PM Modi.
10:54 am IST
Arunachal is the land of rising sun: PM
“Arunachal is the land of rising sun. Arunachal gives strength to our resolves,” said PM Modi in Itanagar.
10:47 am IST
PM inaugurates development projects in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
PM Narendra Modi laid foundation stone and inaugurated development projects in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh.
PM Shri @narendramodi to lay foundation stone and inaugurate development projects at Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. Watch at https://t.co/opYaHIENRn #NorthEastForModi pic.twitter.com/IvUMtMwmw7
— BJP (@BJP4India) February 9, 2019
