New Delhi [India], February 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Karnataka and inaugurated and laid the inspiration stone of a number of growth tasks at Shivamogga and Belagavi. He additionally hit out on the Nehru-Gandhi household and alleged that some senior Congress leaders from Karnataka have been disrespected.
He unveiled growth tasks price greater than Rs 2,700 crore in Belagavi and over Rs 3,600 crore at Shivamogga. He additionally inaugurated Shivamogga Airport.
In Belagavi, he launched the thirteenth installment amounting to about Rs. 16,000 crores underneath PM-KISAN.
The Prime Minister hit out on the Nehru-Gandhi household and stated “history is proof of how leaders like S Nijalingappa and Virendra Patilji were insulted”.
Speaking about his adoration and respect for Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, who hails from Karnataka, the Prime Minister expressed unhappiness at how probably the most senior member was not “even considered worthy of being given an umbrella” within the solar on the Congress occasion in Chhattisgarh.
“Khargeji is the Congress President, but the entire world knows who holds the remote control by the way he is treated”, the Prime Minister stated.
He identified that many political events within the nation are stricken by ‘parivarvaad’ (nepotism) and confused the necessity to free the nation from its clutches. He additionally warned the individuals of Karnataka to remain alert from events like Congress.
The Prime Minister devoted the redeveloped Belagavi Railway Station constructing to the nation. He additionally laid the inspiration stone of six multi-village scheme tasks underneath Jal Jeevan Mission.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister stated that the incomparable love and blessings of the individuals of Belagavi encourage the federal government to work for the welfare of the individuals and turn out to be a supply of power. “Coming to Belgavi is no less than a pilgrimage”, the Prime Minister stated as he highlighted that it’s the land of Queen Chennamma of Chittoor and revolutionary Krantiveer Sangolli Rayanna who’re remembered even at this time for elevating their voice towards the colonial rule.
Drawing an analogy to the startup tradition of Karnataka, the Prime Minister stated that Belagavi was residence to startups hundred years in the past and gave the instance of Baburao Pusalkar who established a unit which turned Belagavi right into a base for varied industries. The Prime Minister emphasised that the double-engine authorities desires to additional strengthen this position of Belagavi within the current decade.
Through Belagavi, the Prime Minister stated that each farmer within the nation has obtained a particular reward the place one other tranche of funds from PM-KISAN was launched.
“Just by the click of a button, Rs 16,000 crore have been transferred to the bank accounts of crores of farmers in the country”, the Prime Minister remarked.
He stated that such an enormous quantity transferred with out the involvement of a intermediary has additionally drawn the eye of individuals from the world over. Drawing comparisons to the Congress regime, the Prime Minister recalled that the then Prime Minister stated that solely 15 paise reaches the poor when 1 rupee is transferred.
“But this is Modi ki Sarkar. Every penny belongs to you and it is for you.” The Prime Minister additionally wished a really affluent Holi to all of the farmers stated that they’ve obtained a particular reward earlier than Holi.
The Prime Minister reiterated that the agricultural funds of the nation which was Rs 25,000 crore earlier than 2014 has now been elevated to Rs 1,25,000 crore, which is a five-time enhance.
He stated it’s proof of the BJP authorities’s dedication to supporting the farmers of the nation.
The Prime Minister emphasised the usage of expertise, which is straight benefiting the farmers and gave the instance of Jan Dhan financial institution accounts, cell connections and aadhar. He underlined that the federal government is connecting farmers to Kisan Credit Cards with the target that the farmers can avail of the help of banks at any required step.
The Prime Minister spoke at size concerning the wants of sugarcane farmers as Karnataka is a significant sugarcane state. He talked about this yr’s Budget provision offering rebate on tax on cooperative sugarcane cost of the quantity payable earlier than 2016-17 which is able to give reduction to the sugar cooperative to the tune of 10 thousand crores. Speaking concerning the authorities’s push for ethanol mixing, the Prime Minister knowledgeable that the manufacturing of ethanol helps in growing the revenue of sugarcane farmers. He knowledgeable that ethanol mixing in petrol has elevated from 1.5 % to 10 % within the final 9 years and the federal government is already focusing on 20 % ethanol mixing in petrol.
The Prime Minister remarked that agriculture, trade, tourism and training are strengthened solely with higher connectivity.
He knowledgeable that within the 5 years previous to 2014, the entire funds of the Railways in Karnataka was Rs 4,000 crore whereas this yr, Rs 7,500 crore have been allotted for the railways in Karnataka.
He famous that work is underway in Karnataka on railway tasks price about Rs 45,000 crore.
He additionally referred to the newly inaugurated fashionable railway station in Belagavi and stated that it isn’t simply the amenities that get a lift however the religion within the railways can also be growing.
“The double-engine government is a guarantee for fast-paced development. True development takes place when work is carried out with true intentions. To speed up the development of Karnataka and the country, we have to move ahead with Sabka Prayas”, the Prime Minister stated.
In Shivamogga, the Prime Minister additionally laid the inspiration stone for 2 railway tasks which embody Shivamogga – Shikaripura – Ranebennur new Railway line and Koteganguru Railway teaching depot.
He laid the inspiration stone for a number of street growth tasks to be developed at a cumulative price of greater than Rs 215 crore. He inaugurated and laid the inspiration stone of multi-village schemes price greater than Rs 950 crore underneath the Jal Jeevan Mission. He additionally inaugurated 44 Smart City Projects price greater than Rs 895 Crores in Shivamogga metropolis.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister bowed his head to the land of nationwide poet Kuvempu whose sense of dedication in the direction of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat has been saved alive.
Referring to the newly-inaugurated airport in Shivamogga, the Prime Minister stated that the wants of the residents have been fulfilled at this time after a very long time.
Remarking on the luxurious magnificence and development of the airport, the Prime Minister highlighted the amalgamation of the traditions and expertise of Karnataka. He remarked that it isn’t simply an airport however a marketing campaign the place the desires of the youthful generations can take off.
The Prime Minister prolonged needs to former Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa on his birthday and recalled his contribution to public life.
He stated his latest speech within the Assembly is an inspiration for everybody in public life. The Prime Minister’s request to honour Yeddyurappa by elevating the flashlights of the mobiles evoked a large response among the many crowd and other people expressed their love for the senior chief.
The Prime Minister stated the airport in Shivamogga is being inaugurated at a time when the passion for air journey is at an all-time excessive in India. He knowledgeable that Air India not too long ago inked an enormous deal for the acquisition of passenger plane.
He identified that earlier than 2014 throughout the Congress regime, Air India was typically mentioned in a unfavourable gentle and its identification had at all times been related to scams the place it was deemed a loss-making enterprise mannequin.
He famous the increasing aviation market of India and knowledgeable that the nation would require 1000’s of plane within the close to future. Even although we’re importing these plane at this time, the Prime Minister emphasised that the day just isn’t far when the residents of India will fly in Made in India passenger aeroplanes.
The Prime Minister elaborated upon the insurance policies of the federal government which have led to an unprecedented enlargement of the aviation sector.
He knowledgeable that not like the strategy of earlier governments, the BJP-led authorities pushed for airports in smaller cities.
He knowledgeable that until 2014 the nation had 74 airports within the first seven a long time of independence whereas within the final 9 years, 74 extra airports have been added, connecting many smaller cities.
“The new airport is going to open doors of development for Shivamogga, the land of nature, culture and agriculture”, the Prime Minister stated.
He knowledgeable that Shivamogga is a gateway to the Malenadu area which is known for the Western Ghats and residential to greenery, wildlife sanctuaries, rivers, the well-known Jog Falls and Elephant Camp, lion Safari in Simha Dham and the mountain ranges of Agumbe. Recalling the adage, the Prime Minister stated that life stays incomplete for many who haven’t taken a dip within the Ganges and drank the water of the Tungabhadra river.
Talking concerning the cultural richness of Shivamogga, the Prime Minister talked about Rashtrakavi Kuvempu and the world’s solely dwelling Sanskrit village Mattur and plenty of facilities of religion in Shivamogga. He additionally talked about the liberty wrestle of Issuru village.
The Prime Minister referred to as the Jal Jeevan Mission within the area an enormous marketing campaign to offer ease of dwelling to ladies of Shivamogga.
“The double-engine government belongs to the villages, the poor, our mothers and sisters”, the Prime Minister stated. Giving examples of bathrooms, fuel connections and tapped water provide, the Prime Minister stated that the federal government is attempting to sort out all the issues associated to the moms and sisters. He reiterated that the double-engine authorities strives to make piped water accessible in each family with all honesty.
“The people of Karnataka know very well that this is the Amrit Kaal of India, the time to make a developed India,” he stated.
He underlined that that is the primary time within the historical past of India’s independence that such a possibility has come knocking and India’s voice is being heard on the worldwide stage.
He famous that buyers from everywhere in the world need to spend money on India and it advantages Karnataka and its youth right here.
He stated the marketing campaign for the event of Karnataka will decide up extra tempo. “We have to walk together. We have to move forward together”, the Prime Minister concluded. (ANI)