Desh nahi jhukne doonga: PM Modi's first reaction on airstrikes
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Giving his first reaction on the airstrikes conducted by IAF on Pakistan based Jaish-e-Mohammed's camp, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday thanked forces. PM Modi, who received a rousing welcome, said the country was in safe hands. "Saugandh muje iss mitti ki, main desh nahi mitne doonga (I promise I will not let this country vanish)," said PM Modi, evoking claps and cheers.
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PM Modi repeats the words he said in 2014
PM Narendra Modi in Churu, Rajasthan: Today I repeat what I said back in 2014 - Saugandh mujhe is mitti ki main desh nahi mitne doonga, main desh nahi rukne doonga. Main desh nahi jhukne doonga....Mera vachan hai Bharat maa ko, tera sheesh nahi jhukne doonga... pic.twitter.com/lChHOJm94Z
— ANI (@ANI) February 26, 2019
Statement
PM Modi speaks on National War Memorial
Referring to the National War Memorial which he inaugurated on Monday, PM Modi said this happened for the first time in 70 years. "The memorial is important for Churu as you sacrificed many sons for the country. Respecting you is very important for me," said PM Modi. He reminded he promised to implement OROP for armed forces and was successful in doing so.
Attacking Congress
Congress stopping schemes which would benefit farmers: PM Modi
Flaying with Congress, PM Modi said he launched Rs. 75,000 crore Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme from Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh. He said though the scheme benefited farmers in other states, farmers of Rajasthan were deprived of it. "Why haven't Rajasthan farmers reaped benefits you ask? We are still waiting for a list from state government," he said.
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PM Modi underlines his future plans
PM Narendra Modi in Churu, Rajasthan: Within next 10 years Rs 7.5 Lakh Crore will be deposited in the accounts of farmers. They will not have to do anything for it. They will directly get a notification on their mobile phones, saying that they have received the amount. pic.twitter.com/bBt1Ovd5Dm
— ANI (@ANI) February 26, 2019
Speech
PM Modi urges Congress government to participate in Centre's schemes
PM Modi added Congress government in Rajasthan showed reluctance in being a part of Ayushmaan Bharat scheme. "I don't understand what is going on in minds of my Congress friends. I would request them to show interest in Centre's programs," he said. Praising former Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, PM Modi said she ensured Churu gets water regularly.
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BJP will return with bigger mandate this time: PM Modi
"Your support ensured BJP formed a strong government in 2014. Your vote will give a befitting reply to those dreaming of weak government (a reference to mahagathbandhan). I am confident BJP will return with a bigger mandate this time," PM Modi.