Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his second day in West Bengal with a visit to the Dakshineshwar Temple. He then visited Belur Math, the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission. He is set to fly to Asansol, to visit a steel plant, after which he would address a public meeting.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the country's biggest blast furnace for steel production in Burnpur.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has landed in West Bengal's Burnpur, near Asansol, where he will visit Steel Authority of India's (SAIL) IISCO Steel Plant.
He will then address a public meeting.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Dakshineshwar Temple in Kolkata.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to begin the second day of his visit to West Bengal by going to the famed Dakshineshwar Temple.
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- I want to talk about the riches of the poor today.
- 15 crore new accounts have been opened in the country in which over 15,000 crore has been deposited.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Kolkata on a two-day visit to West Bengal. He will launch 3 new schemes for 'Jan Suraksha' or social security.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also interacted with students of Industrial Sewing during his visit to the Livelihood College in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh. He later addressed a public meeting in the town.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing a public meeting in Chhattisgarh's Maoist-affected Dantewada.
Here is what he said:
- The adivasis of this area, which has the blessing of Mother Danteshwari, have taught the world how to live.
- I was scheduled to take part in a programme in Raipur also, but a storm destroyed the venue.
- Many were injured. I wish all the injured speedy recovery.
- This is probably the first time in Bastar's history that projects worth Rs 24,000 crore have been signed in just one hour.
- I can imagine what this will do for the development of Bastar.
- People know that employment is of prime importance. They can build a house, educate their children, etc, only if they are employed.
- Wherever one goes, people will say, "Do anything but ensure that our children get jobs."
- No parent wants their child to go far only to live in slums in cities.
- That's why it is the government's responsibility to bring development to everyone.
- The Bastar region has had coal. It has also had people, as it has had governments. And, it has also had unemployment.
- India should get rail connectivity all across.
- Jan Dhan Yojana is a way to empower each individual and bring him at par with the country's mainstream.
- The fruits of development must reach the poorest of the poor.
- Jobs for the youth are at the core of our policies.
- At present, you send iron out and get steel from outside. This has to stop.
- We will make steel from the iron ore here.
- Do not get disappointed. Even Naxal activities will be fought.
- I am sure that humanity exists in people who indulge in such activities and they will change.
- There is no future in violence. If there is a future, it is in peace.
- It is a plough on the shoulders that can bring development, not guns.
- Skill development is critical to ensuring employment.
- Even developed and happy nations of the world are laying emphasis on skill development.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes questions from students at the Education City in Chhattisgarh.
Here are the highlights of what he told the students:
- Very often, more than one's own experiences the experiences of others can shape a person.
- I never calculate how many hours I work because the moment one does that it is not so enjoyable.
- One has to remain focused on work, and only after it is done can we feel relaxed.
- One can never get tired while working. What tires a person is not being able to work. The more one works its better.
- When we live for our own people, one cannot get tired. The people of India are my own. Won't I feel happy to work for them?
- We need to learn from failures. Only then does success become possible.
- My life has been this way. I keep coming across success and failure. I keep learning from my failures and never give up on my attempts to succeed.
- I don't think life should be judged through the prism of success or failure. When we do that, disappointment sets in.
- Failure is the natural consequence of trying. It means delay and not defeat.
- Does any of you have dreams to become successful in sports?
- Or, does each one of you want to study and become babus?
- Don't dream of 'becoming' doctors or engineers. Dream of working as doctors or engineers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh at the Education City in Jawanga
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the Dantewada airport. Chief Minister Raman Singh (bouquet in hand), along with other officials, receives him.
BREAKING NEWS:
The Naxals in Chhattisgarh have taken 200 villagers hostage on a day when Prime Minister NarendraModi visits the state to inaugurate two projects. The Naxals have given a call to boycott Mr Modi's visit to the state.