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Modi, Narendra

Modi Slams RJD and Congress, Vows to Drive Out Infiltrators from Assam, Bihar, Bengal

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing a rally in Bihar's Purnea, made a scathing attack on the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Congress, accusing them of patronizing infiltrators in Assam, Bihar, and Bengal. He reiterated the Centre's commitment to driving out the infiltrators and emphasized that the country will give a fitting reply to the issues raised by the Congress and RJD in support of infiltration.

Key Takeaways:

  • Modi accused the RJD and Congress of patronizing infiltrators in Assam, Bihar, and Bengal, and vowed to drive them out.
  • He praised Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's leadership and condemned the RJD and Congress for their actions.
  • Modi emphasized the significant role played by Bihar in national development and security, highlighting the state's importance in the country's progress.
  • He announced the establishment of the National Makhana Board, which will provide better prices for makhana farmers and enhance the use of technology in the sector.
  • The government has approved a plan worth nearly Rs.475 crore for the development of the makhana sector, with Bihar accounting for approximately 90% of the country's total Makhana production.
  • Modi also launched several development projects, including the sex sorted semen facility at Purnea, a semen station under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission, and the Kosi-Mechi Intra-State River Link project.
  • The PM distributed keys to 40,920 rural and urban beneficiaries of PM Awas Yojna and participated in Griha Pravesh ceremonies worth Rs.603 crores.

Statistics:

  • Rs.40,000 crore worth of projects were announced by the PM, including the establishment of the National Makhana Board.
  • The government has approved a plan worth nearly Rs.475 crore for the development of the makhana sector.
  • Bihar accounts for approximately 90% of the country's total Makhana production.
  • The Kosi-Mechi Intra-State River Link project is worth over Rs.6,282.32 crores.
  • 40,920 rural and urban beneficiaries of PM Awas Yojna received keys to their new houses.

Sources:

  • HT Digital Content Services
  • HT Patna

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