Prime Minister Narendra Modi today visited Varanasi to take part in a cultural festival, flag off a number of projects and also to interact with booth-level BJP workers of his Parliamentary constituency.
This is the Prime Minister's first visit to his Lok Sabha constituency since demonetisation which is expected to become a major issue in the upcoming assembly polls in view of the inconvenience caused to people from all walks of life due to shortage of currency.
During his day-long stay here, the Prime Minister laid the foundation of different projects worth Rs 1,000 crore and launch some other schemes.
Here are the highlights:
* I would like to congratulate Textile Minister Smriti Irani for making this happen in such a short span of time: PM Modi
* Today, Kashi is receiving various projects worth Rs 2100 crore: PM Modi
* This land of Kashi is of spiritual importance and has tremendous tourism potential. It is also a trade centre: PM Modi in Varanasi
* Our army makes us proud but some people have questions even on their bravery. Is it good to view institutions like this: PM Modi
* I urge the youth to move towards online banking. Your mobile phones can be your banks and wallets: PM Modi
* When they say large parts of India did not get access to education, whose report card are they giving? Congress is responsible for illiteracy: PM
* Now that their young leader has spoken, we have seen what the 'earthquake' is all about: PM Modi
* Have faith in the strength of 125 crore Indians. The people of India are selfless. Blessings of people is like blessings of Almighty: PM Modi
* Never imagined some politicians will stand by corrupt: PM Modi
* Need of the hour is to provide quality and affordable healthcare to the people of India especially the poor: PM Modi
* Indian doctors have distinguished themselves at the world stage: PM Narendra Modi
* The role of technology in medical science is increasing and we are moving towards providing best medical facilities in India: PM Modi
* We thought, why not have a cancer research institute here itself. Why should patients from here have to travel far for cancer treatment: PM Modi
* PM Modi lays foundation stone of Mahamana Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya Cancer Centre in Varanasi. The dedicated centre will be built at a cost of about Rs 500 crore.
* PM arrives at the Swatantrata Bhavan of Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
* PM Modi arrives Lal Bahadur Shastri International AirportShastri International Airport
The PM’s visit to Varanasi could be the last to his parliamentary constituency before the Assembly poll schedule is announced and the Model Code of Conduct comes into force.
