Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is travelling to his Lok Sabha constituency, Varanasi, on a two-day-visit, addressed farmers in Shahanshahpur on 23 September.
On 22 September, he inaugurated several development projects covering areas like infrastructure, railways, financial inclusion, and sanitation. Modi also launched India’s third ‘Mahamana Express’, a direct train service, which will connect Varanasi to Surat and Vadodara.
- PM Narendra Modi laid foundation for toilet under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on Saturday
- He is on a two-day visit to his Lok Sabha constituency
- PM Modi is scheduled to address farmers in Varanasi’s Shahanshahpur
- PM Modi inaugurated 17 infrastructure projects, a postal stamp on Ramayana, on Friday
Watch: PM Modi Addresses Farmers in Varanasi
Addressing the farmers at Shahanshahpur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that governance is not about politics or winning elections. but was about the wellbeing of the nation.
He said that a clean India was a healthier India. The prime minister added that Swachhata' has to become 'Swabhav' and “it is our collective responsibility to keep our nation clean”. He said that Swachhata was a Puja for him and that cleanliness was a way to serve the poor in India.
Doubling of farmers income is an area in which significant work is being done. Schemes like soil health card are benefitting farmers.PM Narendra Modi
He lauded the Yogi government for working towards ensuring that all homes in the state had electricity supply.
Yogi Speaks At PM Event
Speaking at Shahanshahpur event, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi “was our inspiration”. He said that he was inspired by the prime minister to hold the Pashu Arogya Mela .
He added that by 2022, there will be no family without a roof in Uttar Pradesh.
PM Modi Visits Pashu Arogya Mela
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is at Pashu Arogya Mela in Shahanshahpur. He is inspecting the veterinary hospital for cattle.
He will shortly address farmers in the area.
PM Modi Lays Foundation For Toilet Under Swachh Bharat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation for toilet under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, in Varanasi’s Shahanshahpur on 23 September. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was also present at the event.
The Prime Minister will also address farmers in Varanasi's Shahanshahpur later in the day.