Corruption is the biggest enemy of development, says Narendra Modi in Kargil

Kargil: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that corruption has to be uprooted completely if we have to move forward on the path of development.Modi was addressing a public meeting in Kargil of Jammu and Kashmir.“Corruption is the worst plague that has ruined the country. Once it is rooted out, we will sail on the path of development smoothly, said Modi.Stressing on the need to focus completely on development, Modi said, “When I had become the CM of Gujarat, someone came up to me and said that you are visiting Kutch for the first time. Please don't talk about border crisis and other factors. Kutch is mostly Muslim dominated; people wear the same kind of clothes as you do in Kashmir. So when I visited that place I just spoke of development and nothing else. And now I can proudly say that my Kutch has grown and developed tremendously. Our mantra must be development.”Modi said that he will neither indulge in corruption himself nor will he allow others to indulge in corruption.“My mantra is –Na khaoonga ,na khane dunga (neither will I eat nor will I let others eat),” asserted Modi Here we are giving you live updates of Modi's Kargil speech:01:20 pm: Modi ends his speech01:19 pm: Modi: You have given me so love, in return. I will ensure that the Centre takes care of the needs of Jammu and Kashmir. 01:18 pm: Modi: My mantra is –Na khaonga na khane dunga (neither will I eat nor will I let others eat). 01: 17 pm: Modi: We need to ensure that the distribution system is such that people get the real value of the product.Corruption is the worst plague that has contaminated the country. Once it is rooted out, we will sail on the path of development smoothly. 01:16 pm: Modi: Apples grow beautifully here but by the time they reach the plains they are rotten. 01:15 pm: Modi; But employment is crucial. The Kesar produced here is better than anywhere else in the world. We can set up industries. Our farmers will earn. 01:13 pm: Modi: So when I visited that place I just spoke of development and nothing else. And now I can proudly say that my Kutch has grown and developed tremendously. Our mantra must be development. 01:11 pm: Modi: When I had become the CM of Gujarat, someone came up to me and said that you are visiting Kutch for the first time. Please don't talk about border crisis and other factors. Kutch is mostly Muslim dominated; people wear the same kind of clothes as you do in Kashmir. 01:10 pm: Modi: I want to share something with you through my experience. Whenever we used to visit Kutch, we would discuss about Pakistan, terrorism and other issues in Kutch. 01:08 pm: Modi: you have given me so much love and I will pay you back. You will contribute generously for the growth of Jammu and Kashmir. 01:07 pm: Modi: Atal Behari Vajpayee had a dream but our government's tenure ended and we couldn't accomplish setting electricity transmitters across the country. But now we will fulfill his dream. 01:06 pm: Modi: We have decided to invest 8000 crore to accomplish the task of building roads across the region. Through good road connectivity, Kargil will develop. 01:04 pm: Modi: Shouldn't they stay at home and work for development here? The electricity that we are trying to give boost to in Kargil is not just for watching TV or charging phones. It has other more important goals. 01:03 pm: Modi: Now water will be utilized in the right manner for you. The youth has to abandon their home and go down to the plains to sustain their families. But should our youngsters leave their homeland? 01:00 pm: Modi: I bow before this land and I express gratitude to its people. It is said that water and youth is of no use to the hills. But now times have changed.12:59 pm: Modi: it is my privilege to be in Kargil. I have come here before too. Right now I stand here and can hear thunder of claps but back then I could hear thunder of rifles. 12:53 pm: Modi begins his speech in Kargil Underlining his government's resolve to fight graft which has “ruined” the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed his willingness to take along people from various parties who have been fighting corruption. “Corruption is troubling us. People are angry. I assure that we will fight corruption and work with all those against graft. Corruption has ruined the country. I promise that we will fight against corruption with full might,” he said addressing a rally here in Leh at polo ground. Modi said the government is willing to take along all anti-corruption forces, political parties and its leaders and honest officer in its fight to end graft. “There are also honest officers. We will work with them too. If we win the fight against corruption we will win battle against poverty,” he said after inaugurating Nimoo Bazgo hydro-electric project and Leh-Kargil-Srinagar transmission system.Dressed in traditional Ladakhi attire, Modi said government will do its best to bring a ‘kesar' (saffron) revolution in Jammu and Kashmir giving impetus to its production.“We need to bring a saffron revolution that is giving impetus to kesar. Special attention should be placed to farmers,” he said.Modi also said that the union government is committed to the development of Leh and Ladakh. The Ladakh region has "Prakash, Paryavaran and Paryatan (Power, Environment and Tourism)", which is not just for Jammu and Kashmir, but also for the entire country, said Modi. There was a time when prime ministers rarely visited Jammu and Kashmir, but now the prime minister has come here twice, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here Tuesday."There was a time when...prime ministers would not come (here), and now twice the prime minister has come," said Modi."Your affection draws me here. I know the problems people face and most importantly I know the strength of this land," Modi said.“The government will pay 8000 crore for you so that Jammu and Kashmir can have good roads. This is our endeavor that we will fulfill,” added Modi.Before addressing the rally, Modi inaugurated the 45 MW Nimoo-Bazgo hydroelectric power project.Modi is on a day-long visit to Jammu and Kashmir's Ladakh regionHere we are giving you live updates of Narendra Modi's Leh rally:11: 06 am: Modi ends his speech with chants of Vande Mataram11:05 am: Modi: you have made me yours. You have also made me adopt your lifestyle, dressing sense. I am overwhelmed by your love. Let me assure you that the Centre will cater to your needs.11:04 am: Modi: we want to boost tourism sector as vendors, shopkeepers and all other people benefit from it. 11:03 am: Modi: Despite that poverty is growing, once we are able to fight corruption, once we are able to get back money stacked away abroad, we will definitely grow. 11:02 am: Modi: Our nation has suffered because of the plague of corruption. We don't lack money. 11:00 am: Modi: I am emotionally attached to this place. I have spent a lot of time here and have been loved. I feel like coming here again and again. When I talk about rail connectivity and electricity, I empathize with the problems that you face10: 59 am: Modi: The government will pay 8000 crore for you so that Jammu and Kashmir can have good roads. This is our endeavor that we will fulfill. 10: 58 am: Modi: The centre and the State government were always at war. The Food Corporation of India demanded a lot of fee. I now declare that this fee is now cancelled. You don't have to pay anything. 10; 57 am: Modi: We will focus on generating solar energy. 10: 53 am: Modi: I have told the Spices board to take special care of the farmers of Jammu and Kahmir. We have introduced P3 project for Pashmina. In the coming years, the manufacters of pashmina will benefit. 10: 53 am: Modi: tourism is another sector where you can grow. People do not want to leave Ladakh and Leh once they come here. 10: 51 am: Modi: Your patriotism is notable. I feel proud of the love you have for the nation. People can learn from you. 10: 50 am: Modi: Development must be such that it brings change in the lives of the citizens. 10: 49: am: Modi: we need to connect every region of the country. It was Atal Behari's dream to connect grids for electricity generation. We will fulfill that dream. 10:47 am: Modi: The amount of capacity Gujarat has for generating solar energy, Ladakh has the same. The central government has set aside budget for you too so that you can utilize solar energy. 10: 47 am: Modi; Leh can grow through 3 Ps – Prakash, paryawaran and paryatan. This is my model for Leh. 10:43 am: Modi: Without even addressing you personally in any rally, I sent a written speech to you. And you people accepted it so graciously. I will never forget your kindness and will repay you for it. 10: 42 am: Modi: It is my privilege that I have worked in this area as a karyakarta of the BJP. Hence I understand the circumstances faced by you. 10:41 am: Modi greets the audience and all the people of Ladakh and Leh.10:40 am: Modi begins his speech10:37 am: Omar: Leh is fortunate on this front too. It has the capacity to utilize solar energy. Leh has two advantages – One, it can boost tourism sector and second, it can generate electricity. 10:35 am: Omar: We had to face trouble in getting diesel from Kullu or Manali. Now we have project that are made through NHPC. Your area will develop. Narendra Modi had said in Katra that solar energy should be used in railways. 10: 33 am – Omar: God has gifted this place with immense beauty but you are exploited. We have requested proper airlines for you so that so this region could be well connected. You are not even getting electricity like other areas. 10: 30 am: Omar begins his speech10:14am: Modi arrives at the rally venue. J &K CM Omar Abdulah and union power minister Piyush Goyal is also present on the dais. 9:15am: Modi arrives at Leh airportEarlier, Narendra Modi was received at the Leh airport by state Governor NN Vohra and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. The Prime Minister is being accompanied by Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval.The Prime Minister will be inaugurating two hydro-power projects besides laying the foundation stone for the 349-km Leh-Srinagar transmission line.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on his maiden visit to the two high-altitude Himalayan towns of Jammu and Kashmir.Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi and Avinash Rai Sharma have been camping in Jammu and Kashmir for the last two days to overlook the arrangements for the public meetings.The Prime Minister will also meet Army and IAF personnel. The BJP bagged the Ladakh parliamentary constituency for the first time this year when its candidate Thupstan Chhewang won the seat by a slender margin of 36 votes. This is the second visit of Modi to the state after becoming the Prime Minister and his visit to the Himalayan town is seen as a thanksgiving gesture to the people for voting the BJP candidate to victory.

Corruption is the biggest enemy of development, says Narendra Modi in Kargil

Kargil: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that corruption has to be uprooted completely if we have to move forward on the path of development.Modi was addressing a public meeting in Kargil of Jammu and

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