This Article is From Aug 12, 2014

PM Modi Addresses Rally in Leh in Second Visit to J&K: Highlights

Leh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing a public rally in Leh in Jammu and Kashmir in his second visit to the state in just over a month.

Here are the highlights:


  • Leh has seen such a huge gathering in years
  • Fortunate to have worked as a party worker in J&K
  • I will repay the love and respect that you have showered upon me with interest. I will do all I can for the development of this region
  • We are committed to the development of J&K... Centre will work shoulder to shoulder with J&K for the state's development
  • Your love draws me here
  • The three Ps - Prakash (energy), Paryavaran (environment), Paryatan (tourism)- can help improve the region
  • For solar energy, Centre has also allocated funds for Ladakh
  • We have proposed 83 projects in this year's budget, highlighting the pashmina manufacturing and designing.
  • For solar energy, Centre has also allocated funds for Ladakh
  • We want to provide a network of educational institutions in J&K
  • Even in tough times, people here have supported me
  • I always wish that with the new responsibility, I can do as much as possible for this region
  • Country doesn't lack funds but corruption is deep-rooted
  • Everyone earns from tourism
  • Government to bring 'kesar' (saffron) revolution in Jammu and Kashmir
  • We will fight corruption with full strength and take along people fighting graft
  • We are planning special projects including large-scale organic farming for development of all Himalayan states

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