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Modi Welcomed By French PM Borne At Paris Airport

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in France on Thursday for an official two-day visit. He was welcomed at the airport by French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne.

The Prime Minister was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the airport.
PM Modi will join French President Emmanuel Macron for the French National Day in Paris as the Guest of Honour on April 14. An Indian tri-services contingent will be part of the Bastille Day Parade, while Indian Air Force aircraft will perform a fly-past on the occasion.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the strategic partnership between the two countries.

In his departure statement, PM Modi said India and France cooperate closely across various domains including defence, space, civil nuclear, blue economy, trade, investment, education, culture and people-to-people ties.  He termed the visit as “particularly special”.

During the visit, the Prime Minister will also meet the Indian community and leading CEOs from both nations. (ANI)

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UNSC Claim To Speak For World When Largest Democracy Is Not Permanent: Modi

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Making a strong pitch for India’s permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the primary UN body cannot claim to be speaking for the world when its most populous country and the largest democracy is not a permanent member.

He made the remark during an interview with French newspaper ‘Les Echos’ ahead of his two-day official visit to France that begins later on Thursday.
On whether the credibility of UN was at stake, with India still not finding permanent membership of the UNSC, Prime Minister Modi said the UN was one of many global institutions that were founded in the wake of the Second World War, and it has to be seen whether they are representative of today’s world, which has transformed a lot in the last eight decades.

Further, speaking to Les Echos, PM Modi said, “The issue is not just of credibility, but something much larger. I believe that the world needs to have an honest discussion about the multilateral governance structures that were built in the aftermath of second World War.”

He added that nearly eight decades after the institutions were created, the world has transformed, the number of member-countries have grown four-fold and the character of the global economy has also changed.

“We live in an era of new technology. New powers have risen causing a relative shift in global balance. We face new challenges, including climate change, cyber security, terrorism, space security, pandemics. I could go on about the changes. In this changed world, many questions arise – are these representative of today’s world? Are they able to discharge the roles for which they were set up? Do countries around the world feel that these organizations matter, or are relevant?” PM Modi said.

He said, “How can the UN Security Council claim to be speaking for the world, when its most populous country and largest democracy is not a permanent member?”

“The UN Security Council, in particular, epitomises this dissonance. How can we talk of it as a primary organ of a global body, when entire continents of Africa and Latin America are ignored? How can it claim to speak for the world when its most populous country, and its largest democracy, is not a permanent member? And its skewed member-ship leads to opaque decision making processes, which adds to its helplessness in ad-dressing the challenges of today,” he added.

Appreciating the position of France in the matter, Prime Minister Modi said the voices of all countries must be heard with respect to proposed changes to the UN Security Council.

“I think most countries are clear on what changes they would like to see in the UN Security Council, including on the role India should play. We just need to listen to their voice and heed their advice. I must appreciate the clear and consistent position that France has taken in this matter,” he added.

Earlier, on Thursday, PM Modi embarked on the visit to France at the invitation of President Marcon.

He will be the Guest of Honour at the Bastille Day Parade of France on July 14, where the tri-services of the Indian armed forces contingent will be participating.

Three Rafale fighters will also perform a flypast in the parade.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the India–France Strategic Partnership and Prime Minister’s visit will provide an opportunity to chart the course of the partnership for the future across diverse sectors such as strategic, cultural, scientific, academic and economic cooperation.

During his France visit from July 13-14, PM Modi will hold formal talks with President Emmanuel Macron. Macron will host a State Banquet as well as a private dinner in honour of the Prime Minister.

Also, during his visit, PM Modi will meet the Indian diaspora and leading CEOs from both nations. (ANI)

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Modi To Visit UAE On July 15

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reach United Arab Emirates (UAE) on July 15 and meet UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The PM would be given a ceremonial welcome, after which several bilateral talks and other events will be organized in honour of the Prime Minister’s visit, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday.

“After concluding his visit to France, the Prime Minister would depart for UAE and reach there on the fifteenth of July where he will meet His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the UAE and ruler of Abu Dhabi. To be followed by a ceremonial welcome, bilateral talks and other events organized in honour of prime minister’s visit to UAE,” Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said while addressing a press conference on Wednesday.
Kwatra said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of the UAE Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayadal Nayan last met in June in Abu Dhabi when the PM visited UAE while on his return from the G7 summit in Munich.

“They have since also met on many virtual platforms, including in July last year, during the I2U2 (India, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States) summit,” the Foreign Secretary said.

Kwatra further mentioned that in February 2022, during the virtual summit, the comprehensive economic partnership agreement between India and UAE was signed. A joint vision statement was also issued at that time.

“We have seen a significant jump, qualitative enhancement, in the substance of our engagement across the whole range of areas since the signing of the CEPA (Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement). And the partnership has continued to grow from strength to strength. This is particularly reflected in the strong economic exchanges, both on the trade side, but also on the investment side, people-to-people ties and also convergence on a range of regional and international issues,” Kwatra added.

“UAE is also a special invitee during India’s G20 presidency summit to be held in September this year. Indian and UAE are also cooperating very closely on COP28, which will be held in UAE towards the end of this year,” Foriegn Secretary Vinay Kwatra said.

“Prime Minister’s visit to UAE provides a useful opportunity for us to review this important partnership and inject further momentum across the whole range of areas that we cooperated,” he added.

Further speaking on the economic ties between India and UAE, Kwatra informed that the bilateral trade is at 85 billion dollars between India and UAE. Which made UAE India’s third-largest trading partner last year. India’s second-largest export destination is UAE.

“Bilateral trade is currently at a very strong 85 billion dollars between India and UAE, making UAE India’s third largest trading partner last year and India’s second-largest export destination is UAE. Also, very substantial large sums of FTI (Foreign Trade Investments) flows from UAE have taken place to India, making UAE the fourth largest overall investor in India,” Kwatra informed during the press briefing.

Kwatra further informed that the UAE and India are also very strong partners in the field of energy security. Several new areas of partnership and engagement have also registered strong progress including in the field of renewables, health, food security, SNT, education, fintech, and defence and security.

“The Indian diaspora presents very strong and robust numbers in UAE, about 3.5 billion,” he said.

Kwatra credited the historical people-to-people ties between India and UAE to remain a key pillar of the strategic partnership between India and UAE.

Kwatra said that in the last few years, a significant transformation has taken place in India-UAE relations and central driver of this has been the vision of the two leaders, the President of the UAE and the Prime Minister of India.

“Both of them, of course, also enjoy an excellent personal rapport, which is reflected in their very frequent engagements,” Kwatra added.

Prime Minister will depart for the UAE after concluding his visit to France.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit France later this week to attend this year’s Bastille Day parade as the guest of honour, at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron.

The Bastille Day Parade will witness a 269-member tri-services contingent of the Indian Armed Forces marching alongside their French partners.

The Fete Nationale Francaise is celebrated on July 14 or the National Day in France. It is also known as Bastille Day as this day is the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille in 1789 during the French Revolution.

The Indian military contingent would also be part of the marching contingent on Bastille Day, alongside their French counterparts to mark this important milestone.

Notably, PM Modi’s visit will coincide with the 25th anniversary of the “strategic partnership” between France and India.

PM Modi’s visit is expected to herald the next phase in the India-France Strategic Partnership by setting new and ambitious goals for our strategic, cultural, scientific, academic, and economic cooperation, including in a wide range of industries, an official statement released by the Indian Embassy in France said earlier. (ANI)

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Muslim World League Chief Meets Modi

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Muslim World League Secretary General Mohammad Bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa on Tuesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed a wide range of issues, including Indian diversity within the framework of its national constitution.

Taking to Twitter, the Muslim World League organisation informed about the meeting between the two leaders and wrote, “At the beginning of his visit to India, during which he met with all Indian components.”
“The Indian Prime Minister, Mr Narendra Modi, received this morning, His Excellency the Secretary-General, Sheikh Dr. #محمد_العيسى During the meeting, a number of issues were reviewed, including Indian diversity within the framework of its national constitution and its civilized principles,” the tweet added.

Al-Issa who is the current Secretary General of the Muslim World League (MWL), an organisation based in Saudi Arabia and representing Muslims worldwide is on a five-day visit to India that began on July 10.

While delivering an address at an event at the India Islamic Cultural Centre in the national capital organised by the Khusro Foundation earlier today, Saudi Arabia’s former Minister for Justice said that India with its diversity, is “a great model for coexistence” and that the country can send a message of peace to the world.

“We have talked just moments ago about the different components in the Indian society and we have been in the past days engaging with them. And I know that the Muslim component of the Indian society, they are, as I said, proud of their Constitution and proud of their nation and they are proud of the brotherhood that they share with the rest of the components of the Indian society” al-Issa said in the national capital today.

Appreciating “Indian wisdom”, al-Issa said, “We reach out with the different components and diversity for the common objectives that we share. We have heard a lot about Indian wisdom and we know that it has contributed a lot to humanity…”

“We know that here coexistence is very important… we also work on promoting stability and harmony all over the world. We know that the Indian component, with all its diversity, is a great model for coexistence not only in just mere words but also on the ground.”

The visiting Saudi delegate said that his organisation is working across the world to promote religious awareness. (ANI)

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Uttarakhand: Modi Speaks To Dhami; Assures All Possible Help

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and took stock of the situation due to excessive rainfall in the state.

The Prime Minister inquired about the loss of life and property, the condition of roads including the Char Dham Yatra, the condition of agriculture, farmers and crops and the conduct of the Kanwar Yatra.
The Chief Minister gave detailed information about the Char Dham Yatra and Kanwar Yatra along with the loss of public money and blocked roads at various places due to heavy rains.

The Chief Minister also informed about the condition of farmers and crops.

The Chief Minister said that the government, SDRF, police and administration are working in full alert mode. JCB machines have been deployed at various places so that the blocked roads can be opened immediately. Continuous monitoring is being done from the highest level.

The Prime Minister assured the Chief Minister of full cooperation from the Centre.

Earlier today, PM Modi spoke to Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and inquired about the extent of the damages caused to life and property due to heavy rains and floods in the state.

According to the release, Chief Minister informed him that the State has been severely affected by floods and heavy rainfall, leading to extensive damage and provided an update on the situation and sought liberal assistance from the Central Government to tackle this natural calamity.

The Chief Minister informed PM Modi that the State Government is closely monitoring the situation.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Jagat Prakash Nadda, also called the Chief Minster on the phone and took stock of the damages and about relief and rescue operations being carried out in the State. (ANI)

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Modi Speaks To Sukhu; Takes Stock Of Excessive Rainfall

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In the wake of excessive rainfall in Himachal Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and inquired about the extent of the damages caused to life and property due to heavy rains and floods in the state.

According to the release, Chief Minister informed him that the State has been severely affected by floods and heavy rainfall, leading to extensive damage and provided an update on the situation and sought liberal assistance from the Central Government to tackle this natural calamity.
The Chief Minister informed PM Modi that the State Government was closely monitoring the situation.

He said that the region had been experiencing incessant rainfall, leading to severe floods and landslides, besides damages caused to roads, water and electric supply. The calamity has resulted in the loss of 17 lives and caused widespread destruction, with property worth thousands of crore being swept away, the release read.

The torrential rains have wreaked havoc on Himachal Pradesh, affecting the lives of many across the State, stated the Chief Minister, adding that the state government was actively engaged in providing aid to those affected by the floods. Essential supplies were being provided to the stranded individuals and efforts were underway to airlift them once the weather conditions improve.

CM Sukhu also expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Prime Minister for deputing National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) by the central government to assist in the rescue operations, the release said.

The Chief Minister said that Himachal Pradesh would require substantial assistance from the Union Government to recover from the extensive losses caused by the calamity.

He appealed to the Prime Minister to extend a special economic package to aid in the state’s recovery process.

In response to Chief Minister’s concerns, the Prime Minister assured him of the Union Government’s unwavering support, promising all possible assistance to come out of this crisis.

National President, of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jagat Prakash Nadda, also called the Chief Minster on the phone and took stock of the damages and about relief and rescue operations being carried out in the State.

The Chief Minister emphasized the need for the Union Government to declare the situation as a National calamity, as the recovery process is estimated to take a long time. (ANI)

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BJP Condemns Panchayat Poll Violence In West Bengal

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Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Youth and Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur on Sunday expressed deep concern over the election violence in West Bengal on the day of the Panchayat Polls.

Reacting sharply to the violence that erupted in West Bengal on the day of the Panchayat Polls in the state, the Union Minister raised questions about the recurring instances of violence, arson, and anarchy in Bengal during elections, suggesting a disturbing trend.
“It is disheartening to witness the prevalence of violence in Bengal during elections. The culture of resorting to destructive means tarnishes India’s reputation and undermines the essence of democracy worldwide,” Thakur stated.

Referring to several instances of rigging, Thakur also criticized the use of ballot boxes instead of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).

He further remarked on the grave extent to which violence and murder were being used by Mamata Banerjee led TMC to establish dominance in Panchayati Raj.

The deteriorating law and order situation in Bengal, which has resulted in multiple deaths and injuries, has drew attention and raised worries throughout the country and abroad, he said.

Thakur strongly denounced the orchestrated violence in West Bengal, holding the Trinamool Congress (TMC) responsible.

He posed a direct question to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, asking why every election in West Bengal is accompanied by violence, bombings, and murders.

He emphasized that the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee cannot absolve herself of responsibility and that she must be held accountable.

Additionally, Thakur pointed out the silence of certain individuals and groups who are typically vocal on issues related to violence.

He questioned the silence of the “Award Vapsee” (award returning) gang, which was vocal even on minor incidents.

“They are now, nowhere to be seen,” he added.

He urged everyone to address the alarming situation in Bengal and voiced disappointment over the lack of attention it has received.

Thakur further called for immediate action to restore peace and order in West Bengal and ensure that democracy prevails in the state. (ANI)

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UP Committed To Providing Jobs To Young Players: Yogi

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Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a new healthy competition has begun across the country which has instilled a new enthusiasm among the youth for sports and athletics, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Saturday.

During a program held to distribute appointment letters to 227 constables selected by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board under the skilled player quota, the Chief Minister described the Khelo India and Fit India movements as “a new revolution in the country”, saying that these have provided a new platform for every young and talented player in the past two years.
Yogi added that the process of preparing sports grounds in every village panchayat is underway at a war footing to encourage young athletes. He mentioned that the Revenue Department is also conducting land exchanges for this purpose and sports grounds are being established near every school to ensure that children in villages do not have to run and play on the streets.

“The construction of mini stadiums at the developmental block level is currently underway in the first phase. Furthermore, a stadium is being constructed in each district”, he said.

Chief Minister Yogi stated that various programs are being conducted to generate curiosity for sports among the youth of the state. He said that Youth Welfare Committees and Women Welfare Committees are being formed in every village panchayat.

He further asserted, “So far, sports kits have been provided to 65,000 youth and women welfare committees across the entire state and various efforts are being made to enhance the facilities for athletes and encourage them at every level.”

He mentioned that Uttar Pradesh is the first state in the country to honour Tokyo and Paralympic athletes with cash rewards. He said that with the aim of facilitating the recruitment process and considering the passion of young athletes, the mandate of the Personnel Department has been amended and as a result, the Uttar Pradesh Police have selected the highest number of 579 players to date, which is the largest number of players ever to be included in the police force.

The Chief Minister added that Lalit Upadhyay was given the appointment letter as Deputy Superintendent of Police and Vijay Yadav as Deputy Tehsildar recently.

Divya Kakran was also presented with an appointment letter as Deputy Tehsildar during the ceremony.

CM Yogi mentioned that out of the 489 candidates, there are 304 males and 185 females. He added that among the participants at the national level, 51 have won gold medals, 41 have won silver and 61 have won bronze medals. The international participants include one gold medalist, three silver medalists, and seven bronze medalists.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that out of the selected candidates, 371 athletes from Uttar Pradesh hold the highest number of positions. Additionally, there are 39 athletes from Haryana, 13 each from Uttarakhand and Delhi, 12 from Madhya Pradesh, 11 from Punjab, 7 from Rajasthan, and 2 each from Gujarat, Odisha, Delhi, Bihar, and Karnataka. One athlete each from Tripura, Andhra Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh have also secured their place.

He mentioned that under the schemes to encourage sports in the state, Olympic medalists are being awarded a cash prize of Rs 6 crore for gold, Rs 4 crore for silver, and Rs 2 crore for bronze. The team event winners in the Olympic Games will receive Rs 3 crore for gold, Rs 2 crore for silver, and Rs 1 crore for bronze. In the Asian Games, gold medalists will be awarded Rs three crore, silver medalists will receive Rs 1.5 crore, and bronze medalists will get Rs 75 lakh.

Furthermore, in Commonwealth Games and World Cup competitions, gold medalists will be given Rs 1.5 crore whereas silver and bronze medallists will receive Rs 75 lakh and Rs 50 lakh respectively. Moreover, athletes participating in the Olympic Games will receive Rs 10 lakh, and those participating in the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games will get Rs 5 lakh.

Deputy CM Brijesh Pathak, Sports Minister Girish Chandra Yadav, Additional Chief Secretary Sports Navneet Sehgal, DGP Vijay Kumar, and DIG Special Prashant Kumar were present at the event. (ANI)

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Modi Holds Road Show Accompanied By Cyclists In Bikaner

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After launching development projects worth Rs 24,000 crore, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a road show accompanied by cyclists in Rajasthan’s Bikaner on Saturday.

After he launched various development projects including the 500 km section of Amritsar-Jamnagar Expressway in Rajasthan’s Bikaner, PM Modi held a road show while on his way to address a public rally.
During the roadshow, the Prime Minister’s convoy was accompanied by a large number of cyclists.

Before beginning the roadshow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched several development projects worth Rs 24,000 crores in Rajasthan including the newly developed 500 kilometre section of Amritsar-Jamnagar expressway.

Prime Minister launched development projects worth Rs. 24000 crores in Rajasthan today.

“I am fortunate to launch the 500 km section of the Amritsar-Jamnagar expressway. Rajasthan has hit a double century in terms of the expressways,” PM Modi added.

For the development of renewable energy, the green energy corridor was also launched by the PM today.

“This corridor will connect Rajasthan with Haryana, Punjab, Gujarat and Jammu-Kashmir,” PM mentioned.

Commercial sea ports like Jamnagar and Kandla will also connect to Rajasthan and Bikaner with the help of this corridor. The distance between Amritsar to Jodhpur and Bikaner will also decrease. Distance between Jodhpur to Jalore and Gujarat will also decrease,” the PM said.

PM Modi further mentioned the benefits of the corridor and said, “The farmers and traders of the region would be benefited. This expressway will provide new power to West India and its industrial activities. Supply chains would get smoother and the nation would get a new speed of financial development.

“Prime Minister also said that the Employee’s State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) hospital has also been completed in Bikaner. PM Modi congratulated the people of Rajasthan for all these development projects.

The PM also emphasised that any state develops only when its possibilities and capabilities are recognised distinctly. The PM also mentioned that Rajasthan has been a centre of infinite possibilities and capabilities.

Today, the work of doubling of Bikaner-Ratangarh rail line has also started.

PM Modi said that railway development in Rajasthan is one of the priorities of the government.

“Today new rail lines are being spread at high speed. Railway tracks are being automated. Small entrepreneurs would gain maximum benefit of the infrastructure development,” PM Modi said.

Mentioning the Bikaner famous pickle and snacks, PM said, “If the connectivity would be better, then the small industries here would be able to export their products to all corners of India”.

PM said, “Karni Mata and Salasar Balaji have given a lot to Rajasthan, hence it should be ahead of all in terms of development. Today, the Indian government is strengthening development projects constantly.”

“I am confident that we will take Rajasthan’s development ahead with unity,” the PM said. (ANI)

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BRS, Cong Dangerous For Country: Modi

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Launching a scathing attack on Chief Minister Chandrashekar Rao-led Bharat Rashtra Samithi government and the Congress in Telangana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the state has been “trapped in the claws of dynastic parties.”

“Both BRS & Congress are dangerous for people of Telangana…” PM Modi said, adding KCR government is the most “corrupt government.”

“You people had never thought that one day your state of Telangana will be trapped in the claws of dynastic parties. They think only about the future of their children,” the PM said while addressing a rally in Warangal in Telangana.

“The foundation of all these dynastic parties has its roots in corruption. The dynastic Congress party’s corruption was witnessed by the whole country. And the whole of Telangana is seeing the level of corruption in the state by BRS…” PM Modi hit out at both the BRS and Congress.

Under such a situation, the Central government decided to put a special focus on the development and connectivity of Telangana in the last nine years, PM Modi said.

“The present government in Telangana has done 4 things, abusing PM Modi & Bharatiya Janata Party government. They made one family the centre for power, they pushed Telangana’s economic development into turmoil… duping Telangana into corruption…” PM Modi said.

He alleged that there is no project in the state that does not have allegations of corruption.

“KCR government is the most corrupt government…” PM Modi alleged, adding that the people of Telangana should take “note” of one more thing. “The BRS government has done the cardinal sin of shattering the trust of its people. You people had harboured a lot of expectations from this government. But they have not lived up to your expectations,” the PM said.

Earlier on Saturday, Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation stones of various infrastructure development projects worth Rs 6,100 crore in Warangal and lauded the people of Telangana for their “great contribution” to the history of India.

From Warangal, PM Modi will travel to Bikaner in Rajasthan, to dedicate and lay the foundation stone of development projects worth over Rs 24,300 crore, a PMO statement earlier informed.

The statement further added that PM will dedicate to the nation a six-lane greenfield expressway section of the Amritsar – Jamnagar Economic Corridor and phase-I of the Inter-State Transmission Line for Green Energy Corridor.

The statement further added that the PM will lay the foundation stone for the redevelopment of Bikaner Railway station.PM Narendra Modi is on a tour of four states including Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, and Rajasthan from July 7 to 8.

Except for Uttar Pradesh, all the states are going to polls later this year (ANI)

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