A day after his 68th birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched development projects worth over Rs 550 crore in his Lok Sabha constituency on 18 September, as he gave a detailed account of work done as an MP from this holy city, telling its people they are his "master" and "high command."
Wrapping up his two-day visit to Varanasi, Modi said the work done in the city is clearly visible, noting its landscape has changed for good in the last four years while it was at the mercy of God under previous governments.
- The projects inaugurated include Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS) for Puraani Kashi and Atal Incubation Centre at Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
- On 17 Sept, PM Modi interacted with ASHA workers and students in Narur village, Varanasi.
- Ministers from across the political spectrum wished the prime minister on his 68th birthday on 17 September
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PM Modi Gifts Projects Worth Rs 550 Cr to Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on 18 September, launched various development projects worth over Rs 500 crore in his Lok Sabha constituency.
The projects inaugurated include Integrated Power Development Scheme (IPDS) for Puraani Kashi and Atal Incubation Centre at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), reported PTI.
Among the projects for which the foundation stones were laid was the Regional Ophthalmology Centre at BHU.
Modi said the city has changed for good in the last four years and the work that has been done is clearly visible.
"The bid to make the city modern has been done while preserving the age old identity of the city," the prime minister said.
Taking a jibe at previous governments, he said Varanasi had been left to the mercy of Lord Shiva under past regimes.
"Projects worth Rs 550 crore have either been dedicated to the public or foundation stones have been laid today. This development work not only covers Varanasi but adjoining areas as well," he said.
PM Modi at the Launch of Several Developmental Projects in Varanasi
A day after his birthday, PM Narendra Modi is set to launch several development projects in Varanasi.