PM Modi in Haridwar: 'I take decisions for betterment of nation' | Highlights

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed a rally in Haridwar, ahead of the assembly elections in Uttarakhand. He said that Uttarakhand is known as a Dev Bhoomi and hence it doesn't deserve a corrupt government.

Here are the highlights:

# I have seen poverty and so my government works for the betterment of poor: PM Modi

# I have to provide employment to youth, build houses, avail water for farms, I take decisions for the betterment of nation: PM Modi

# Congress ministers were enjoying in foreign countries when the state was going through natural calamity.

# Uttarakhand had a Congress Union Minister but he was more interested in power politics in the state. He did nothing for OROP

#Uttarakhand needs two engines, the state government under BJP and the Central government which will take the state to new heights

#Atal Ji created Uttarakhand with great hope and promise. The government after his did not do much but we will fulfil Atal Ji's dreams

#The coming five years cannot be wasted, they are very important for Uttarakhand

#The same way, Uttarakhand, which was born in 2000 is entering a very critical phase & the coming years will be crucial for the state

#When a child turns 16-17, he or she enters a very crucial phase of his or her life. The coming years are also crucial

#The corruption of the Government in Uttarakhand is very well known and even then the leadership is not bothered

#Questions before the people of Uttarakhand are not merely about a poll or a candidate. Its about creating a state we should be proud of

#I consider these blessings from the people as very special

#There is something very spiritual and pure about Uttarakhand. This is a Dev Bhoomi. But, does this land deserve a corrupt & tainted Govt

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#There is something very spiritual about Uttarakhand. This is a Dev Bhoomi. But, does this land deserve a corrupt Govt?