PM Narendra Modi Daman Visit Highlights: PM Visits Daman, Says It Has Become Mini-India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the Amma Two Wheeler Scheme in Chennai

Daman/Chennai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Daman today where he launched a number of development projects and handed over certificates to beneficiaries of various official schemes. He also addressed a public meeting at the union territory. After his visit to Daman, Prime Minister Modi will travel to Tamil Nadu's Chennai where he will launch the Amma Two Wheeler Scheme - a welfare scheme by the State Government - on the eve of the birth anniversary of AIADMK supremo, J Jayalalithaa.

He is to visit Puducherry on Sunday where he will address a public meeting and also visit the Aurobindo Ashram and Auroville.

Here are the live updates of PM Modi's visit to Daman:

Feb 24, 2018 20:32 (IST)

I am grateful to the people of Chennai for the extremely warm welcome. Here are some glimpses. pic.twitter.com/tbDXTevOlK
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 24, 2018

Feb 24, 2018 20:30 (IST)

PM Modi Launches Rs 1000-Cr Development Schemes For Daman And Diu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched development schemes worth Rs 1,000 crore for Daman and Diu, and also inaugurated a flight connecting Ahmedabad to coastal town of Diu."

Feb 24, 2018 19:03 (IST)

PM Modi will participate in the golden jubilee celebrations of Auroville International township at neighbouring Villupuram district tomorrow, news agency Press Trust of India reported.

Feb 24, 2018 17:22 (IST)

Spoke about the steps being taken by the Central Government towards transforming the lives of fishermen, and ensuring that they have access to better avenues of prosperity.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 24, 2018

Feb 24, 2018 15:11 (IST)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Air Odisha's flight connecting Ahmedabad with Diu under the Centre's UDAN scheme.

Feb 24, 2018 14:46 (IST)

It is wonderful how Daman has become a mini-India. People from all over the country live and work here: Prime Minister @narendramodi in Daman

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- NDTV (@ndtv) February 24, 2018

Feb 24, 2018 14:34 (IST)

"The Government is taking several steps for the welfare of fishermen. Our entire emphasis on the 'blue revolution' is inspired by the commitment to bring a positive difference in the lives of fishermen," he said.

Feb 24, 2018 14:34 (IST)

I congratulate the people and local administration for making this place open defecation free. This is a big step: Prime Minister @narendramodi in Daman

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- NDTV (@ndtv) February 24, 2018

Feb 24, 2018 14:21 (IST)

PM Modi said, "I urge the people of Daman to continue giving topmost importance to cleanliness. The opportunities in tourism increase when there is cleanliness"

Feb 24, 2018 14:19 (IST)

This public meeting in Daman is historic- not only in terms of the number of people who have joined us but also in terms of the development projects being launched from here: PM @narendramodi
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 24, 2018

Feb 24, 2018 13:22 (IST)

PM Modi lands in Daman where he will inaugurate various development projects

Feb 24, 2018 12:43 (IST)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Gujarat's Surat. He is to visit Daman later soon after.

Feb 24, 2018 10:07 (IST)

Mr Panneerselvam, or OPS as he is called, had said that it was the nudge from PM Modi that led him to agree to the merged of the two factions created after J Jayalalithaa's death in December 2016.

Feb 24, 2018 10:07 (IST)

PM Modi's visit comes days after Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam confirmed speculation that the BJP's top leadership, particularly PM Modi, had a role to play in the merger of the AIADMK's two factions; one led by him and another by Chief Minister E Palaniswami.