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Narendra Modi in Gujarat Highlights: Opposition leaders’ statements making headlines in Pakistan, says PM

PM Narendra Modi in Gujarat Highlights: PM Modi, who is on a two-day visit to his native state, will launch a number of development projects in two days.

By: Express Web Desk Written by Gopal Kateshiya
Jamnagar | Updated: March 4, 2019 22:30 IST
pm modi, modi in gujarat, pm modi in gujarat live updates, ahmedabad metro, ahmedabad metro phase one, one nation one card, common mobility card, india news, breaking news PM Narendra Modi takes a trip on Ahmedabad Metrorail from Vastral Gam to Apparel station on Monday. The first six kilometres of the 40 kms long Phase-I of the project will be thrown open to public in the coming days. (Express Photo by Javed Raja)

PM Narendra Modi in Gujarat Highlights: Addressing a rally in Ahmedabad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday evening said that One Nation-One Card is soon going to become a reality. Earlier, he inaugurated new civil, cancer and eye hospitals in Ahmedabad. Earlier, he inaugurated Phase-1 of Ahmedabad Metro and laid the foundation stone for the second phase. He also laid the foundation stone for Vishwa Umiya Dham Temple Complex at Jaspur. PM Modi said that the Congress governments of past fooled the farmers and cornered their votes by announcing loan waivers from time to time.

PM Modi also dedicated the 750-bed annexe of Guru Gobind Singh Hospital in Jamnagar to the nation and inaugurate a newly built hostel of the hospital. He also inaugurated the second phases of link-I and link- III networks of Saurashtra Narmada Avataran Irrigation Yojana (SAUNI), an ambitious project by the state government to fill the reservoirs of 115 dams in the water-starved Saurashtra region with water that overflows from the Narmada dam.

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PM Modi will inaugurate a number of development projects in Gujarat during his two-day visit to the state. Follow LIVE Updates here.

21:42 (IST)04 Mar 2019
PM Modi inaugurated the Guru Gobind Singh Hospital in Jamnagar today

Earlier in the day,  the Prime Minister inaugurated The Guru Gobind Singh Hospital in Jamnagar.

The Guru Gobind Singh Hospital is a state-of-the-art centre that will improve healthcare infrastructure in Jamnagar and surrounding areas. Glad to have inaugurated it today. pic.twitter.com/k2MpKdqPoD

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 4, 2019

21:26 (IST)04 Mar 2019
PM Modi promises to act against terrorists

Taking a stand on fighting terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "this is new India. It will never bow down in front of terror."

20:50 (IST)04 Mar 2019
Statements by Indian politicians make headlines in newspapers in Pakistan: PM Modi

PM Modi took a dig at Opposition and said that statements made by their leaders make headlines in newspapers in Pakistan.

20:10 (IST)04 Mar 2019
The government has worked for Adivasi brothers and sisters in the past 55 months, says PM Modi
19:56 (IST)04 Mar 2019
One Nation-One Card is going to become a reality soon: PM Modi

The dream of One Nation-One Card is going to become a reality soon. This card can be used to solve all your problems while travelling.

19:45 (IST)04 Mar 2019
Government working towards easing transport in the country: PM Modi

The government is working seriously towards easing transport in the country. This can be estimated by the fact that the network of the metro was only 250 km before 2014. It has reached 650 km in a span of 55 months. The Metro, which is being constructed at a cost of 10,000 crore rupees, is going to change the lives of people in the state.

19:33 (IST)04 Mar 2019
PM distributes gold cards under Ayushman Bharat scheme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday distributed gold cards to rural and urban residents of Gujarat under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. He also unveiled the plaque of cancer and eye hospitals in the state.

19:05 (IST)04 Mar 2019
PM Modi inagurates new civil, cancer and eye hospitals in Ahmedabad

PM Narendra Modi on Monday evening inaugurated new civil, cancer and eye hospitals in Ahmedabad.

18:45 (IST)04 Mar 2019
Visuals from Ahmedabad Metro Phase-1 inauguration

Here are some pictures from the inauguration of Phase-1 of the Ahmedabad Metro

PM Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated Phase-1 of Ahmedabad Metro, and also took a ride on the metro. (Express Photo by Javed Raja)
The first six kilometres of the 40 kms long Phase-I of the project will be thrown open to the public in the coming days. (Express Photo by Javed Raja)
18:17 (IST)04 Mar 2019
PM lays foundation stone for second phase of Ahmedabad Metro

The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for the second phase of Ahmedabad Metro on Monday evening.

17:17 (IST)04 Mar 2019
PM inaugurates Phase-1 of Ahmedabad Metro

PM Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated Phase-1 of Ahmedabad Metro, and also took a ride on the metro.

16:31 (IST)04 Mar 2019
Let us create a society where there is no discrimination based on gender, says PM Modi

Prime Minister appealed to the people present at the gathering in Jaspur to create a society where there is no discrimination based on gender. He said that those who believe in Maa Umiya can never supoort female foeticide. He also stressed on the importance of top quality education for youngsters.

16:23 (IST)04 Mar 2019
Our work will always be at a large scale, benefitting all sections of society: PM Modi

Addressing a gathering at Jaspur, PM Modi said that doing something at a small scale wasn't acceptable to us and our work will always be at a large scale, benefitting all sections of society. Remembering the teachings of our saints, he said, "Our saints and seers taught us to absorb the best of our past and, at the same time look ahead and keep changing with the times."

16:00 (IST)04 Mar 2019
PM Modi lays foundation stone for temple complex at Jaspur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for  Vishwa Umiya Dham Temple Complex at Jaspur in Gujarat.

14:57 (IST)04 Mar 2019
India would not sit quietly in fight against terrorism: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India would not sit quietly in the fight against terrorism and would do all to cure it from the root, which lies in Pakistan. Attacking the Opposition for demanding proof of the February 26 air strike on a Jaish-e-Mohammad terror camp in Balakot in Pakistan, he added that his objective was to end terror while that of the opposition was to remove him.

13:40 (IST)04 Mar 2019
PM Modi: Communal riots have stopped taking place in Gujarat

PM Modi: "In our Gujarat, communal riots were routine occurrence. Wasn't the scenario same in Jamnagar also? But all that has stopped now."

13:39 (IST)04 Mar 2019
PM Modi: If India had Rafale fighters, the result could have been better

PM Modi: "I stated that had India had Rafale fighters, the result could have been better. Had it been with us, we wouldn't have lost anything of us and wouldn't have spared any of them. But they (Opposition) are questioning my assertion. They don't seem to have the capacity to understand what I am saying. I hope they use some samanya buddhi (common sense)."

13:23 (IST)04 Mar 2019
PM Modi: I don’t understand why some people want to question the forces.

PM Modi on armed forces: "The entire nation agrees that the menace of terror has to be eliminated. 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."

13:15 (IST)04 Mar 2019
PM Modi: Dreams of youngsters will not remain unfulfilled due to shortage of credit

PM Modi: "The Central Government’s efforts for the MSME sector will help many youngsters. Dreams of youngsters will not remain unfulfilled due to shortage of credit. We also made GST simple and people-friendly. These and other steps have ensured improved ‘Ease of Business’ rankings."

13:12 (IST)04 Mar 2019
PM Modi: Congress built 25 lakh houses, we built 1.3 crore houses in 5 years

PM Modi: "The previous government (UPA I&II) built 25 lakh houses. In five years, we built 1.3 crore houses and every family will have its own home by 2022."

13:09 (IST)04 Mar 2019
PM Modi: PM Kisan Samman Nidhi long term effort for farmer welfare

PM Modi: "The PM Kisan Samman Nidhi will bring substantive benefits for India’s farmers. It is a long term and comprehensive effort for farmer welfare."

13:06 (IST)04 Mar 2019
PM Modi: Congress governments have fooled farmers all these years

PM Modi on farmers: "Congress governments have fooled farmers all these years. Every 10 year, it would start crying about farmers and give dose of farm loan waivers. The debt was Rs 6 lakh crore. They waived Rs 52,000 crore and cornered all votes."

"But we have decided to give Rs 6,000 to farmers every year. It will mean Rs 75,000 crore annually and this money will go to villages. A few were benefitting from loan waivers, PM Kisan Nidhi Yojana will cover 90 out of every 100 farmers."

13:04 (IST)04 Mar 2019
PM Modi on cleanliness at Kumbh Mela

PM Modi on Kumbh Mela: "They (previous governments) couldn't ensure cleanliness in Kumbh Mela in 100 years. We achieved that in one year. Gujaratis who visited the fair this year are all praise for the cleanliness there."

13:03 (IST)04 Mar 2019
PM Modi: Ayushman Bharat is one of the biggest healthcare programmes in world

PM Modi in Gujarat: "In Ayushman Bharat, India is home to one of the biggest healthcare programmes in the world. The coming of this initiative ensures top quality and affordable healthcare for the poor."

12:57 (IST)04 Mar 2019
PM Modi: Gujarat has witnessed a revolution in the health sector

PM Modi in Gujarat: "Gujarat has witnessed a revolution in the health sector in the last many years. Hospitals with modern facilities are coming up across the state. This benefits the poor."

12:56 (IST)04 Mar 2019
PM Modi: Those who delayed Narmada Project will have to pay the price

PM Modi: "Who were delaying the Narmada project? They will have to pay the price. Had Narmada project been completed on time, Gujarat wouldn't have to spend Rs 40000 crore."

12:54 (IST)04 Mar 2019
PM Modi: Can’t allow ‘Tanker Raj’ to carry on in Gujarat.

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

12:48 (IST)04 Mar 2019
PM Modi starts his address

Inaugurating various projects under SAUNI scheme, PM Modi said: "Gujarat doesn't have much minerals. Instead, there is shortage of water. But still, we are panidar (powerful enough) to lead India where we want to."

12:46 (IST)04 Mar 2019
CM Rupani lauds PM Modi for Pak airstrikes

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said: "I welcome Narendra Modi who has won Seoul peace prize but has also taught lesson to those who are spreading ashanti (creating troubles). I also welcome Narendra Modi who washed feet of safai kamdars (sweepers) in Kumbh Mela."

12:32 (IST)04 Mar 2019
PM Modi to inaugurate IInd phases of SAUNI scheme

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Monday inaugurate the second phases of link-I and link- III networks of Saurashtra Narmada Avataran Irrigation Yojana (SAUNI), the ambitious project of the state government to fill up 115 dams of water-starved Saurashtra region with the overflowing water of Narmada dam.

The Prime Minister will fly to Jamnagar and dedicate to public the second phases of the link-I and link-III networks of SAUNI at a ceremony to be organised at the Exhibition Ground in Jamnagar city. The PM will inaugurate the second phase of link-I by releasing water into Ranjitsagar dam, a reservoir around seven kilometres from Jamnagar city. As part of the Rs 500-crore second phase, pumping station has been set up at Und-I dam and 3,000 millimetre (mm) diametre pipeline is being laid.

pm modi, modi in gujarat, pm modi in gujarat live updates, ahmedabad metro, ahmedabad metro phase one, one nation one card, common mobility card, india news, breaking news Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses his supporters during ‘Sankalp Rally’, at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, Sunday, March 3, 2019. (Source: PTI Photo)

Later in the day, PM Modi will inaugurate Phase-1 of Ahmedabad Metro at the Vastral Gam Metro Station in Ahmedabad, and unveil a Common Mobility Card for travellers. He will also lay the foundation stone for the second phase of the metro.

PM Modi will dedicate to the nation the Dahod Railway Workshop, which includes the modernisation and augmentation of Wagon POH capacity to 150 wagons per month. The PM will lay the foundation stone of Anand-Godhra Railway Line Doubling Project and inaugurate the Patan- Bindi railway line. PM Modi will inaugurate the 1200 bed New Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad and distribute Golden Cards to select beneficiaries of PM-JAY Ayushman Bharat scheme.

PM Modi will also visit Jaspur to lay the foundation stone of Vishva Umiyadham Complex.

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