Not Afraid of Being in The Same Frame as an Industrialist: PM Modi
Earlier, business used to prosper only in some sectors in UP. Efforts have been made to remedy this: Yogi Adityanath
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 81 investment projects at the ‘Rising UP, Powering New India’ event in Lucknow.
The projects are estimated to be worth over Rs 60,000 crore
Not Afraid of Standing With Businessmen: PM Modi
Hitting back for the first time at critics who questioned his perceived friendly relations with corporates, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that unlike “some people” he was “not afraid of” publicly standing beside industrialists and business magnates because his intentions were “noble,” reports IANS.
Speaking at an investors summit in Lucknow, in the presence of businessmen like Gautam Adani and Kumar Mangalam Birla, he said that industrialists too contribute to nation building and it was not right to label them all as thieves but those who do wrong "will have to leave the country" or live in jail.
He also added the example of Mahatma Gandhi living in the Birla household and said that “if your intentions are noble, you won't be tainted no matter with whom you are standing.”
PM Modi Slams Previous Non-BJP Governments for Lack of Development
At the investors’ summit, PM Modi slams previous non-BJP governments for lack of development. He says they did not have will and their intentions were not clear. He also said reiterated that “we want to set up system where there is no space for discrimination & everyone is treated equally. Our promise is 'sabka saath, sabka vikas.”
India Is Emerging As the Hub of Mobile Manufacturing: PM Modi
PM Modi also said that India is emerging as the hub of mobile manufacturing in the world and Uttar Pradesh is leading this manufacturing revolution. He said,
He also said,
Investors Making Plans to Expand Business in UP: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Speaking at the investors’ summit, CM Yogi Adityanath said:
Development's Expressway Passes Through Lucknow: Rajnath Singh
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated PM Narendra Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath for making Uttar Pradesh a favourable destination for investors. Speaking at the ‘Rising UP’ summit, he said
Want to Play a Role in Social Development in UP: Kumar Mangalam Birla
Speaking at the investors summit, Kumar Manglam Birla said that thanks to the leadership of PM Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a champion in the development sector. He also said that apart from investment in other sectors, “we are also ready to play a crucial role in the social development of Uttar Pradesh.”
Ready to Invest Rs 36,500 Crore in UP: Gautam Adani
Gautam Adani, chairman and founder of the Adani group, spoke at the event and said that the company is ready to invest Rs 36,500 crore rupees Uttar Pradesh. He also said that the Adani group has put forth a proposal to create 1.9 lakh job opportunities in the state.
SP Ridicules BJP's Mega Project Announcements Through Video
Hours ahead of launch of 81 investment projects worth more than Rs 60,000 crore for Uttar Pradesh by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Samajwadi Party today released a 40-second video clip ridiculing BJP's poll promises.
The SP took to Twitter to counter the BJP by reminding it of the 10 points in its "Lok Kalyan Sankalp Patra" (2017 assembly manifesto) with a background music "tumhara intezaar hai (waiting for you)".
PM Modi, UP CM Yogi Adityanath Reach Venue
PM Narendra Modi, UP Governor Ram Naik, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and UP CM Yogi Adityanath arrive at the event where the prime minister is set to launch 81 development projects.
PM Modi Arrives in Lucknow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Lucknow on Saturday evening. On his arrival, he was received by Governor Ram Naik, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Home Minister and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh, City Mayor Sanyukta Bhatia and state Ministers.
The Prime Minister is scheduled to participate in ground-breaking ceremonies of several projects, the memorandums on which were inked in February during the 'UP Investors Summit'.
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