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Follow live updates: PM Narendra Modi in Maharashtra today for foundation stone laying ceremony of Shivaji memorial, Mumbai & Pune metro train project.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the grand memorial of Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj by performing 'jal pujan'.
Modi visited the site in the Arabian Sea off Mumbai coast, where the state government would build a mega memorial for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
The Prime Minister's visit assumes political significance as the high-stake elections to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) are just a few months away.
The main feature of the Shivaji memorial, slated to cost Rs 3,600 crore, will be a 192-metre-tall statue of the iconic Maratha king. The site is a rocky outcrop, roughly 1.5 km from the Raj Bhavan shore.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently said the 'Shiv Smarak' will not only be the tallest memorial in the country, but in the entire world. He had thanked Modi for "making it possible."
Later, Modi will address a public function at the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) ground in suburban Bandra, after laying foundation stone for two Metro rail projects, Elevated Rail Corridors Project and Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL).
Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray, whose party is an ally of ruling BJP, is expected to share the dais with Modi at the MMRDA event.
(With Agency inputs)
With all these Bhumipujans,work of ₹1,06,000crore infrastructure projects get started to bring speed & comfort in Mumbaikars’ lives#Bonanza pic.twitter.com/Hfw8P49UQW
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) December 24, 2016
PM Modi: After 8th November, the power of the 'big' people has reduced and the power of the poor and those perceived as 'small' has increased. In this nation, the voice of 125 crore Indians will be heard. This voice cannot be subverted by a select few.
Kuch logo ko laga bank mein daal do sab Kaala Safed ho jayega.Note to Kaale ka Safed nahi hua, Chehra kaala ho gaya:PM Modi #DeMonetisation pic.twitter.com/B7CvRS3VYR
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 24, 2016
Abhi bhi mauka hai, kanoon ka paalan kijiye,gareebon ke hakk ka jo hai lauta dijiye. Ab bachne ki sambhavna bachi nhi hai:PM #DeMonetisation pic.twitter.com/TgSIqTv8En
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 24, 2016
Agar samay par desh mein beemari ka upchaar kiya hota toh aaj mujhe aise katthor kadam nahi uthaane padte: PM Narendra Modi #DeMonetisation pic.twitter.com/QWJtXWAd4u
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 24, 2016
PM Modi: "Earlier infrastructure was only about roads, rail and airports. Now times have changed. We need to cater to people's expectations. We are working on gas grids, water grids, digital network, leveraging space technology, using technology to help farmers. After 8th November, urban local bodies have seen a rise in their income. This makes it possible to spend more resources of development."
Jinki zyada pahunch hoti hai wo kanoon todney ka aadi ho jata hai, lekin in sabko line mein laga diya: PM Modi #DeMonetisation pic.twitter.com/yLF3vPtU4f
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 24, 2016
Maharashtra: PM Modi shares the dais with NCP chief Sharad Pawar at foundation stone laying ceremony of Pune Metro project (Phase 1). pic.twitter.com/vX4n4aU5xQ
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 24, 2016
Logo ko highways bhi chahiye i-ways bhi chahiye. i-ways ke liye optical fibre network khada karna padega: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/RdBvqpb1TN
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 24, 2016
"India is urbanising at a very quick pace and thus, it's essential to work in two directions. First is to improve quality of life in villages. On the other hand, we need to think long term so that we can mitigate the challenges our urban areas are facing," says PM Modi in Pune.
"We must plan for the future. Everything cannot be seen from a political point of view. We must plan adequately for growth of our cities. The Government of India is actively working on the Rurban Mission. This caters to those places that are growing & urbanising quickly. The character & spirit of the village has to be preserved. And at the same time we need to invigorate our villages with good facilities," the PM said.
"Yes, the gains of the present are vital but we need systems that cater to the needs and aspirations of the future too. It is our endeavour that whatever projects are taken up are completed within the decided time frame. Delayed projects do not help." PM Modi said.
Maharashtra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays foundation stone for Pune Metro Project's Phase-1. pic.twitter.com/nPoyjZABi9
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 24, 2016
Pune (Maharashtra): PM Modi receiving memento at the foundation stone laying ceremony of Pune Metro project (Phase 1) pic.twitter.com/mqHDZDrU0U
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 24, 2016
70 saal se malaai khaane wale log isko safal na hone dene ki har koshish karenge. Jisse jo hua wo sab karne ki koshish ki hai: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/m1DjiBcyzr
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 24, 2016
"Our battle to fight corruption has been going on since the day we assumed office. A historic decision was taken on 8th November," says PM Modi
"There were efforts to mislead and even intimidate people but they supported us in the battle against corruption & black money... The people of India will not accept corruption and black money."
50 din ke baad imaandar logon ki takleef kam honi shuru hogi, beimaano ki takleef badhni shuru hogi: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/XAK1KlptKf
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 24, 2016
Beimaanon ki barbaadi ka waqt prarambh ho raha hai, ye swachhta abhiyan hai: PM Modi in Mumbai #DeMonetisation pic.twitter.com/gq0JoSW1Jx
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 24, 2016
Beimaanon ko kehna chahta hoon ki Sambhal jaayeiy, laut aaiyey, desh ke kaanoon ko sweekar kijiye: PM Modi in Mumbai #DeMonetisation pic.twitter.com/hYhmjzH9r4
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 24, 2016
Beimaan logon, 125 crore deshwaasiyon ke mijaaz ko kam mat aankiye, usse aapko darna padega: PM Modi #DeMonetisation pic.twitter.com/WA1DiJIfdZ
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 24, 2016
Performing the Jal Pujan of #ShivSmarak was very special. Glad I got the opportunity: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 24, 2016
Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays floral tribute to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at the MMRDA ground pic.twitter.com/PTnGFOrg28
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 24, 2016
Mumbai: PM Narendra Modi lays foundation stone for two metro corridors and other projects at the MMRDA Grounds pic.twitter.com/uMFatINoCJ
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 24, 2016
PM Modi speaks in Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai:
Even in the midst of struggle, Shivaji Maharaj remained a torchbearer of good governance: PM Modi in Mumbai pic.twitter.com/JXLfraEzoH
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 24, 2016
Shivaji Maharaj was a multifaceted personality. So many aspects of his personality inspire us: PM Modi in Mumbai pic.twitter.com/qwGk6sjJzX
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 24, 2016
Water & soil from across the State and places of importance in the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj collected for this pujan.#ShivSmarak pic.twitter.com/o4pa0h5F0o
— CMO Maharashtra (@CMOMaharashtra) December 24, 2016
#WATCH PM Narendra Modi onboard a hovercraft performs Jal Pujan for Chhatrapati Shivaji memorial in Mumbai pic.twitter.com/debHkcLRgE
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 24, 2016
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates new campus of Sebi-run National Institute of Securities Markets at Patalganga near Mumbai.
# This is time of slowdown in global economy; India is being seen as a bright spot with growth projected to be highest in world.
# India’s place as the fastest growing large economy has not come about by accident.
# In less than 3 years, government has transformed economy, cut fiscal deficit, CAD; foreign exchange reserves have grown, inflation is lower.
# Long awaited GST will soon be a reality; FDI is at record levels
# Financial markets can play an important role in the modern economy. However history has shown that financial markets can also do damage if not properly regulated.
# Government will continue to follow sound and prudent economic policies. We will not take decisions for short-term political point scoring.
# Will not shy away from taking difficult decisions if they are in country's interest.
# Demonetization is a short-term pain, but will benefit in long-term.
# India has earned a good name for its well regulated securities markets.
# Government is very keen to encourage start-ups. Stock markets are essential for the start-up ecosystem.
# Stock markets should help in raising capital for productive purpose; bond market must become source of long-term infra finance.
Various dignitaries welcomed the PM to Mumbai. PM will join various programmes during his day long Maharashtra visit pic.twitter.com/UJP21sNYxO
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 24, 2016
Glimpses of procession with '72 Pavitra Kalash' of water from rivers&soil from of places of historical importance in Maharashtra#ShivSmarak pic.twitter.com/4qAsuJLkge
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) December 23, 2016
'A fitting tribute to Shivaji & his greatness'
I am honoured to be getting the opportunity to perform the Bhoomipujan of #ShivSmarak.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 24, 2016
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is a torchbearer of courage, bravery & good governance. #ShivSmarak is a fitting tribute to him & his greatness.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 24, 2016
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