New Delhi: On second day of his two-day eastern Uttar Pradesh visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Mirzapur today. Among other infrastructure projects, he will dedicate the Bansagar Canal Project to the nation. This project will provide a big boost to irrigation in the region, according to the government and will be greatly beneficial for the farmers of Mirzapur and Allahabad districts of Uttar Pradesh. He will also dedicate the lay foundation stones for the Mirzapur Medical College.
Mirzapur is the stronghold of the party's eastern UP ally, the Apna Dal, that holds two Lok Sabha seats and has considerable influence over OBC votes in pockets of eastern UP.
Here are the Highlights on PM Modi's UP Visit:
Jul 15, 2018 11:52 (IST)
He attacks the opposition for not finishing projects and says, "Those who are shedding crocodile tears for farmers today should be asked why did they not see irrigation projects which were left incomplete throughout the nation during their tenure."
Jul 15, 2018 11:50 (IST)
He also says, "I have had the opportunity to dedicate many projects of development to the public in the last two days and introduce new schemes."
Jul 15, 2018 11:48 (IST)
On Bansagar canal project that is to provide a big boost to irrigation in the region, PM Modi says, "Previous governments used to come up with incomplete projects and stall them. You are the people who suffered through all of that. Had this project been completed beforehand, you would have been benefitted by it two decades back."
Jul 15, 2018 11:46 (IST)
PM Modi praises Yogi Adityanath led UP government. He says, "Since the time Yogi Adityanath has led the government, the East zone and the up-and-coming momentum has been the result of it."
Jul 15, 2018 11:43 (IST)
PM Modi says, "The area between Vindhya Mountain and Bhagirathi has been a centre of immense potential for centuries. I have had the privilege of getting your blessings today between these prospects and the developmental tasks that are happening here."
Jul 15, 2018 11:03 (IST)
The Mirzapur Lok Sabha constituency is represented by Apna Dal, which holds 2 Lok Sabha seats. The visit is also seen as a sign of further cementing of the ties between the two NDA partners.