PM Narendra Modi is addressing a massive public rally in Tamil Nadu’s Ramanathapuram. PM Modi has highlighted many local issues concerning the people of Tamil Nadu and has reiterated his party’s commitment towards the progress and socio-economic development of the region.
PM Modi started his speech by stating that he is an MP from Varanasi, a place that is connected to Ramanathapuram by bonds of spirituality.
Discussing the water scarcity issues faced by the people in regions of Tamil Nadu, PM Modi repeated the promise made in the BJP’s manifesto that there will be a separate ministry ‘Jal Shakti’ for the optimum utilisation of water resources.
During the release of BJP’s manifesto, PM Modi had mentioned that the states like Rajasthan and Gujarat have been facing water problems for decades and they have managed to find alternatives to battle the issue. However, there are several states, like Tamil Nadu, which have been exposed to the problem in recent past and thus need a better, effective water resource utilisation roadmap.
#BJPManifesto – When I visit Tamil Nadu I get worried about future water needs. That is why we have thought that we will make a separate ‘Jal Shakti Ministry’ and a Ministry for fishermen: Prime Minister @narendramodi. @BJP4India releases its manifesto. | #ElectionsWithNews18 pic.twitter.com/Nv49Qxs8p0
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Repeating his promise today, PM Modi assured the people of Ramanathapuram that there will be separate ministry called ‘Jal Shakti’ in the new Modi government. He stated that the new ministry will be dedicated to water conservation and resource utilisation.
After 23rd May, when the Modi Government will once again assume office, there will be a separate Ministry for Jal Shakti. This Ministry will cater to many aspects relating to water: PM Modi #ModiAgainSaysIndia pic.twitter.com/JF78oe0A8J
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The BJP manifesto promises that the new government will also focus on getting pipe water to every household in the country.
Addressing the public in Tamil Nadu, PM Modi stated that thousands of people in Tamil Nadu depend on the sea for their livelihoods. He mentioned the fishing communities and stated that their hardworking Chowkidar is dedicated to their development and has been able to take several path-breaking decisions for their welfare.
PM Modi also mentioned that his government has seen to it that over 1900 fishermen have been released by Sri Lanka after the Modi government’s intervention. He added that some of those brought back were even facing death sentences. He added that a new ministry of fisheries will also be formed. The facilities of the Kisan Credit Card has already been extended to fishermen under the Modi government.
PM Modi stated that fishermen are benefitting from technology. The NAVIK technology developed by ISRO provides navigation and safety information to fishermen in their own language. Work on the Mukkayyur fishing harbor and Pampuhar harbor at Nagapattinam is underway at a record pace.
Almost 1900 Indian fishermen have been released from Sri Lanka. Some of them who came back were facing death sentence: PM Modi at Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu. #ModiAgainSaysIndia
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PM Modi also highlighted the infrastructure and tourism development projects undertaken in the area. He stated that his government is working on the doubling of the railway tracks between Rameshwaram and Dhanushkodi. He added that the 100-year-old iconic Pamban bridge will soon be transformed into a state of the art modern bridge.
For this region, we have given importance to connectivity and tourism.
Work is fast progressing on doubling of railway tracks between Rameswaram and Dhanushkodi.
The 100-year-old Pamban Bridge has been transformed into a state-of-the-art bridge: PM Modi #ModiAgainSaysIndia
— BJP (@BJP4India) April 13, 2019
Speaking to the people of Ramanathapuram, PM Modi reminisced about former president Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. PM Modi stated that Dr. Kalam had many dreams for India and it is our duty to fulfill those dreams so we can take India to new heights of glory.
PM Modi also stated that the Congress, leftists and the Muslim League have been playing a very dangerous game regarding the Sabarimala Temple. They have used brute force to strike at the root of faith and expression. He assured the people that till BJP is there, no one will be able to destroy our faith and culture.
PM Modi also attacked Congress for its years of abusing power and corruption. He told people that if they go to Delhi, they will see that prime real estate has been used for building memorials for the members of one family. It is as if no other person has ever contributed to India except that one family. PM Modi stated that his government believes every Indian has contributed to the building of our nation in his/her own way.
