Storm of change in Uttar Pradesh, says PM Modi at Parivartan rally in Kanpur | Top highlights

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed Parivartan Rally in Kanpur ahead of UP elections. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in Uttar Pardesh’s Bahraich through mobile phone as he was unable to land in the area due to foggy weather.

The Parivartan rally is part of Bhartiya Janata Party’s campaign for the next Uttar Pradesh assembly elections due in 2017.

Here are the live updates:

#History will not record who was the PM who brought about this revolutionary change in eradicating corruption, but will praise people

#History will not remember this move for which PM took this decision but for the fight waged by common people against black money

#Shopkeepers who are using debit/credit cards to receive payments will also receive rewards in Thousands of rupees in a lucky draw scheme

#I am aware of their strength, when they can bribe bank officials they can do anything but we have to fight this

#Now we are using technology to track those who have stashed black money, we are vigilant & raids are being conducted country wide

#In our fight against corruption, we have been blessed by the poor

#Now your mobile phones can become your banks and wallets

#Before demonetisation decision, there was no value for Rs 100 notes but after this decision people are valuing it and poor people

#I requested in the all party meet that discussion on how political parties get funds should take place in the Parliament

#Had said in all party meet held before winter session tht we must have discussion on donations given to pol parties& LS-RS elections

#When there was a Rs1000 nobody cared for 500 & 100. Now Rs100 value is being seen, since Nov 8th directive

#Due to continues election mode, much time is wasted which can b used in development activities. I appeal to EC to start dialogue on this

#It is the responsibility of political parties to set an example on non-corrupt practices. Especially about donations to pol parties

#Not being accountable, corruption and doing as they please- these have been ways the Congress has been functioning

#People of Uttar Pradesh are tired of Goondaism. Those people have support from Govt, till Govt is not changed this prob won't be solved

#Corruption and black money adversely affected the poor and the middle class

#For the first time, we saw some people shouting slogans in order to save those who are corrupt. Government is keen to uproot corruption

#Why were they running away from the issues we wanted to discuss, the issues of making India free from corruption and black money

#What is our agenda- end corruption and black money. What is their agenda- to stall Parliament and have no debate

#You have elected a government that is fully dedicated to the welfare of the poor, the marginalised, the Dalit communities

#The contribution of UP in giving a stable government is noteworthy

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#Our youngsters have the skill to ensure that poverty becomes history in India

#Many initiatives have been taken by the Government to empower the youth especially in Uttar Pradesh

#Before coming here I witnessed an exhibition on skill development. Our youth can take India to new heights of progress

#I have got an opportunity to travel across UP in the recent past & am seeing the strong desire for Parivartan in the state

#PM Modi addresses Parivartan rally in Kanpur ahead of UP elections