Raebareli: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Raebareli today on his first trip to the traditional seat of the Gandhi family, where he attacked them over the Supreme Court's Rafale verdict, the AgustaWestland deal and the Bofors deal. Speaking at his first public meeting in the constituency, "I want to know from the Congress -- is it agitated today and telling lie after lie because the BJP government's defence deals do not have any Quattrocchi "mama", Christian Michel uncle?" PM Modi said. Ottavio Quattrochi, an Italian national, was an alleged middleman in the Bofors deal made by the government headed by former Prime Minister and Rahul Gandhi's father, Rajiv Gandhi.
Christian Michel was recently extradited by the United Arab Emirates and allegedly brokered the chopper deal for VVIPs with AgustaWestland. PM Modi is also visiting Prayagraj, formerly known as Allahabad, to review preparations for the Kumbh Mela to be held in the city next year.
PM Modi flagged off the Humsafar Express. He also addressed a public meeting in Raebareli where he took on the Congress and the UPA government.
Here are the highlights of PM Narendra Modi's visit to Raebareli and Prayagraj:
Dec 16, 2018 14:22 (IST)
PM Modi and Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik are performing "Gangam Pooja" at Sangam.
Dec 16, 2018 14:21 (IST)
PM Modi has reached Prayagraj, formerly known as Allahabad.
Dec 16, 2018 12:34 (IST)
The Prime Minister attacked the Congress over its allegations on employment, saying the factory, which could employs thousands, had not been functioning for four years.
Dec 16, 2018 12:06 (IST)
"I am proud to say that Raebareli coach factory will soon be a global hub.... . Just like UP, development in Raebareli is also fast-growing," PM Modi said.
Dec 16, 2018 12:01 (IST)
This factory was approved in 2007. The aim was to make 1,000 new coaches. The factory was ready. But for 4 years, these coaches were taken for painting. The factory was never allowed to function: PM Modi
Dec 16, 2018 12:00 (IST)
"Only 3 per cent of the machines were working in 2014, after we came to power, in 4 months, we changed this," PM Modi said.
Dec 16, 2018 11:51 (IST)
Before he spoke, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the 900th coach and a Humsafar Rake of Modern Coach Factory.