New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi today, the parliamentary constituency of Congress president Rahul Gandhi. PM Modi addressed a rally in Amethi. On stage along side PM Modi were Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Ministers Smriti Irani and Nirmala Sitharaman. This is PM Modi's first visit to Amethi after coming to power in 2014, in the constituency which has remained loyal to the Gandhi family for long. PM Modi previously visited Amethi on May 5, 2014 and the BJP, which had fielded party leader Smriti Irani against Mr Gandhi in 2014 general election, had managed three lakh votes. Ms Irani has been nurturing the constituency since and is expected to contest again in the coming poll, expected to be held in April-May. Earlier today, PM Modi was in Bihar's Patna sharing a stage with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at the NDA's Sankalp rally.
Here are the highlights of PM Modi's Amethi visit:
Mar 03, 2019 17:22 (IST)
Gas connection, Free electricity have been made possible because of our government. We are trying to help the poor to develop and let families come above the poverty line: PM Modi
Mar 03, 2019 17:18 (IST)
(Hinting the Opposition) They sat on Rafale for years. We are trying to bring in the jets and some people are trying to object to the purchase. Supreme Court too is supporting the government's decision on the Rafale deal: PM Modi
Mar 03, 2019 17:15 (IST)
2,30,000 bullet proof jackets for the forces have been bought only by our government: PM Modi
Between 2009 to 2014 -- bullet proof jackets were not purchased for our jawans. But our government took the initiative. 2,30,000 bullet proof jackets for the forces have been bought only by our government: PM Modi
Mar 03, 2019 17:14 (IST)
Lack of modern rifles, lack of jobs have been major hindrances for Forces and also the youth: PM
Mar 03, 2019 17:10 (IST)
Forces and their needs were neglected. The factory in Amethi will strengthen the country's defence and safety: PM
Mar 03, 2019 17:09 (IST)
The rifles made here will be exported to other countries also. It will create job opportunities and also strengthen the economy and country: PM
Mar 03, 2019 17:05 (IST)
Smriti Irani helped develop Amethi: PM Modi
Sab ka saath and sab ka vikas is our mantra. Those who voted for us and who did not, everyone belongs to us. After 5 years, I humbly say that Smriti Irani was a new face to the people in Amethi, but your love has made us popular and helped Smriti Irani to develop Amethi on a large scale: PM Modi
Mar 03, 2019 17:02 (IST)
I remember when I came here with Atalji in 1998. It was raining that day also and since have been visiting the city. After becoming PM I have the opportunity to meet you all again: PM Modi
Mar 03, 2019 17:01 (IST)
PM Modi addresses people in Amethi
PM Modi: UP Chief minister Yogi Adityanath, Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Smriti Irani and other ministers along with the people of UP: Jai Ram Ji Ki
Mar 03, 2019 16:47 (IST)
Smriti Irani has implemented many schemes in Amethi: Yogi Adityanath
The one family who dominated all these areas earlier were never concerned about the poor. Smriti Irani ji has done much more legwork in Amethi than Rahul Gandhi: Yogi Adityanath
Mar 03, 2019 16:46 (IST)
Amethi was a VVVIP area. Cooking gas never reached the poor households, but how have things changed only because of Modi ji. Over 78,000 households in Rae Bareli have also got free electricity because of PM Modi.