Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday accused previous governments of leaving centres of faith across the country in a state of neglect and said these places are now being restored to their lost glory. Citing examples of the Kashi Vishwanath temple, Ujjain and Ayodhya, where major reconstruction works have been carried out in recent years, Modi attributed the "years of neglect" to a "slave mentality". "Slave mentality grips the minds of some people so strongly that they react even to development as if it is a crime," he said, addressing a gathering in Uttarakhand's Mana village on the India-China border after laying foundation stones of two ropeway projects to Kedarnath and Hemkund Sahib. Such people never get tired of praising the centres of faith in other countries but they look down upon their own country's centres of faith, Modi said. "Pride in our own legacy and every possible effort for development are the foundations of a 21st century India," the prime minister added. Wearing a white-coloured traditional attire of the hill people with a "swastika" symbol embroidered on it, the prime minister earlier performed a "puja" at the Kedarnath temple. He greeted devotees gathered at the temple. The prime minister then reached the Badrinath temple in Chamoli in a helicopter and offered prayers there. Addressing the gathering in Mana near Badrinath, Modi said neglect of the centres of faith for decades by previous governments reflected a disregard for crores of people who believe in them and the country's culture which is thousands of years old. "Our centres of faith are not just structures, they are symbols of our cultural legacy which is thousands of years old. They are our life breath," Modi said.
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Modi Kedarnath-Badrinath visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will review the progress of several development projects in the region, including Mandakini Asthapath and Saraswati Asthapath there.

PM Modi Kedarnath Badrinath visit
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3:31 PM (IST)Oct 21, 2022
Four-lane expressways are being built to connect state from Delhi & UP
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2:18 PM (IST)Oct 21, 2022
Connectivity is a challenge in mountainous regions, our govt is working on it: PM Modi
"Connectivity is a challenge in mountainous regions. Our govt is working on bringing connectivity to such areas. Four-lane expressways are being built to connect state from Delhi & UP. Delhi-Dehradun economic corridor will encourage businesses in the state," said PM Modi in Chamoli
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2:16 PM (IST)Oct 21, 2022
Our government is also working towards the use of drones for the delivery of materials in the mountain areas: PM Modi
Our government is also working towards the use of drones for the delivery of materials in the mountain areas, said PM Modi at Mana village, Chamoli
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PM Modi launches several development projects at Mana village, Chamoli, Uttarakhand
PM Modi launched several development projects at Mana village, Chamoli, Uttarakhand
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Every village located in the border areas will be considered as the first village of India: PM Modi
PM Modi, while addressing a pubic event at Mana village, Chamoli, Uttarakhand, said Mana village is considered the last village in India and but from now onwards, every village located in the border areas will be considered as the first village of India.
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1:44 PM (IST)Oct 21, 2022
PM Modi lays the foundation stone of various connectivity projects at Mana village of Chamoli district
PM Modi laid the foundation stone of various connectivity projects at Mana village of Chamoli district.
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12:56 PM (IST)Oct 21, 2022
Uttarakhand | Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviews the progress of development work of the riverfront in Badrinath
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the progress of development work of the riverfront in Badrinath.
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11:49 AM (IST)Oct 21, 2022
After Kedarnath shrine, PM Narendra Modi offers prayers at Badrinath temple
After Kedarnath shrine, PM Narendra Modi offered prayers at Badrinath temple.
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11:32 AM (IST)Oct 21, 2022
PM Narendra Modi at in Badrinath along with CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Gurmeet Singh
PM Narendra Modi at in Badrinath along with CM Pushkar Singh Dhami & Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Gurmeet Singh.
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11:04 AM (IST)Oct 21, 2022
PM reaches Badrinath after offering prayers at Kedarnath
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Badrinath after offering prayers at Kedarnath temple
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10:50 AM (IST)Oct 21, 2022
PM Modi interacts with 'Shramjeevis' working on development projects in Kedarnath
PM Modi had a free-wheeling interaction with 'Shramjeevis' working on development projects. He asked them about their native states, benefits of government welfare schemes and also enquired about their Covid vaccination status.
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10:34 AM (IST)Oct 21, 2022
PM Modi offers prayers at Kedarnath temple, lays foundation stone for ropeway project
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the famous Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district and laid the foundation stone for the Gaurikund-Kedarnath ropeway project on Friday.
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10:23 AM (IST)Oct 21, 2022
PM Modi reviews progress of development works along Mandakini Asthapath, Saraswati Asthapath in Kedarnath
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the progress of development works along Mandakini Asthapath and Saraswati Asthapath in Kedarnath during his visit.
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9:33 AM (IST)Oct 21, 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Adi Guru Shankaracharya Samadhi Sthal in Kedarnath
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Adi Guru Shankaracharya Samadhi Sthal in Kedarnath.
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9:31 AM (IST)Oct 21, 2022
PM Modi wears handmade dress made and by the women of Chamba, Himachal Pradesh
PM Modi wore a handmade dress made by the women of Chamba, Himachal Pradesh for offering prayers at Kedarnath temple. The dress is popularly called Chola Dora. This dress was gifted to PM during his recent visit to the state.
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9:03 AM (IST)Oct 21, 2022
PM Narendra Modi begins his Uttarakhand visit with offering prayers at Kedarnath shrine
PM Narendra Modi began his Uttarakhand vistit with offering prayers at Kedarnath shrine.
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8:49 AM (IST)Oct 21, 2022
PM Modi offers prayers at Kedarnath temple
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at Kedarnath temple.
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8:22 AM (IST)Oct 21, 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches Kedarnath temple to offer prayers shortly
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Kedarnath temple where he will offer prayers and inaugurate several development projects.
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8:02 AM (IST)Oct 21, 2022
PM Modi arrives at Jolly Grant airport in Dehradun
Uttarakhand | PM Modi arrived at Jolly Grant airport in Dehradun as he was received by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami and Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Gurmeet Singh.
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7:36 AM (IST)Oct 21, 2022
PM Modi leaves for Kedarnath Dham
PM Modi left for Kedarnath Dham to offer prayers and lauch several projects.
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7:31 AM (IST)Oct 21, 2022
PM Narendra Modi to reach at Kedarnath Dham shortly
PM will reach here at around 8:30 am and he will perform darshan and pooja at Kedarnath Temple. At around 9 am, Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of the Kedarnath Ropeway Project.
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6:46 AM (IST)Oct 21, 2022
Uttarakhand gears up to welcome PM Modi as he scheduled to pay a visit to Kedarnath-Badrinath.
Uttarakhand geared up to welcome PM Modi as he scheduled to pay a visit to Kedarnath-Badrinath.
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6:32 AM (IST)Oct 21, 2022
PM Modi will lay foundation stone of connectivity projects worth more than Rs 3400 crores
PM Narendra Modi to visit Kedarnath and Badrinath in Uttarakhand today. He will lay the foundation stone of connectivity projects worth more than Rs 3400 crores including two new ropeway projects connecting Gaurikund to Kedarnath and Govindghat to Hemkund Sahib.
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