NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he would continue serving people until his last breath as he addressed a public event in Gujarat’s Banaskantha, where he inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over Rs 14,000 crore.The Prime Minister spoke about his 25 years in public office, the government’s support for farmers amid global uncertainties and the use of technology in agriculture and animal husbandry. He also accused some people of spreading rumours about fertiliser and gas shortages to defame the government.
Here are the key quotes from PM Modi’s address:
1. ‘I will continue serving people until my last breath’Referring to his 25 years in public office, PM Modi said, “On October 7, I completed 25 years in public office. But it feels like just yesterday when I first took the oath of office in October 2001; you showered me with a lot of love.”“I will continue serving people until my last breath,” he said.2. ‘Our government did not let fertiliser price rise burden farmers’Addressing concerns over global uncertainties and tensions in the Gulf, Modi said his government had protected farmers from rising international fertiliser prices.“Amid global uncertainties, there was a huge jump in the price of fertilisers, but our government, which is dedicated to the welfare of farmers, did not let the burden of this price rise fall on farmers. The government spent Rs 16 lakh crore on this…”3. ‘Some people feel happy when the country faces difficulty’The Prime Minister accused some people of spreading rumours about shortages of fertilisers and gas amid tensions in the Gulf.“Today, every youth, sister and daughter is working towards making India a developed nation. But some people do not like this. These are the people who want to see the country in difficulty. They feel happy when they see the country in difficulty. When the nation as one is facing uncertainties emerging due to tensions in the Gulf, they spread rumours about shortages of fertilisers and gas. They wanted to do this only to defame Modi. I want to remind the farmers and all others that I had said that I would stand by you all. The tensions in the Gulf are still ongoing, but the govt did not let the burden of increased fertiliser prices across the world fall on our farmers…”4. ‘Our government has always prioritised farmers’ welfare’Modi said his government had focused on supporting farmers and empowering them through various initiatives. He said Rs 4.5 lakh crore had been transferred to small farmers under the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme.5. ‘Agriculture is our culture’Speaking about the use of technology in agriculture, Modi said the government had connected farming and animal husbandry with technological advancements.“Agriculture is our culture. We connected farming and animal husbandry with technology. More than 26 crore soil health cards have been availed by farmers today,” he said.6. ‘Animal husbandry is an important part of our rural economy’The Prime Minister also spoke about the contribution of women to the animal husbandry and dairy sectors.“Animal husbandry is an important part of our rural economy. Our sisters have a very significant participation in it. In the past decade, we have emphasised the use of science and technology in the animal husbandry and dairy sectors as well,” he said.
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During his visit to the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre (BBBRC) cattle farm at Bhildi, a group of women chanted, “Modi will not leave” while posing for a photograph with the Prime Minister.The 127-acre facility has been established as a Centre of Excellence to strengthen bovine breeding, genetic upgradation and advanced reproductive technologies. It is the country’s first facility dedicated to the Kankrej cattle breed and is expected to accelerate breed improvement by 10-20 times.Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi were also present at the event.
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