Narendra Modi in Himachal Pradesh: PM pushes for rural development, 'be it roads, railways, air, highways' at Sundernagar

Demonetisation not a new idea, says Modi

During Indira Gandhi’s rule, the then Union minister Yashwantrao Chavan recommended the scrapping the Rs 100 notes. However, Indira did not approve the idea. “If we want to win elections, do not bring such ideas,” Modi claimed Indira told Chavan. Modi claimed that Indira prioritised party over nation by deciding to not pursue note ban.

Another salvo from Narendra Modi

Congress and corruption can never separate from each other: PM Modi in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh pic.twitter.com/cznKT9ZGYo

— ANI (@ANI) November 5, 2017

Modi takes potshots at Congress

Unke (Congress) saare neta zamanati neta hain, poori party zamanat pe hai: PM Narendra Modi in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh pic.twitter.com/vQafetcUzG

— ANI (@ANI) November 5, 2017

Congress is responsible for social evils in India

“Corruption was not a major disease 70 years back. There were no such evils even when India was under British rule. So who is responsible for corruption? Who brought communal, caste and social disharmony in India? It is the Congress. Don’t you think the party needs to taught a lesson?,” Modi said.  

If the youth need to be lead a good life, then such evils need to be tackled. Modi also said that the various mafias in the state are “danav” (monsters) for the dev bhoomi.

Modi praises the efforts of 125 crore Indians

“I am not responsible for the praise that India is receiving. It is all because of the 125 crore Indians that India is shining in the world,” the prime minister said. When foreign leaders meet me, they do not meet me but the 125 crore Indians, he added.

People in Himachal will vote to punish Congress party 

People in Himachal Pradesh will not only vote to elect BJP but also to punish the corrupt Congress government, Modi said.  “There is an opportunity to give three-fouth majority government to Himachal Pradesh. Such a strong mandate will help state to develop further,” Modi said.

Modi turns emotional in Kullu

Modi said that he has a sense of responsibility towards Himachal Pradesh and would help the state by developing it. Modi, who was the BJP incharge for Himachal Pradesh in the late 90s, said that during his stay in the hill state, he never thought he could come to the state as the prime minister.

Modi is speaking at Kullu

Himachal Pradesh election 2017: Tibetan community divided on whether to exercise franchise

As political parties of all shades pursue the 50,25,541 legitimate voters for electing 68 representatives to the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, some 14,000-odd votes hold special significance, not for their numbers but for defining the future status of about 1,20000 Tibetans, living in India, as refugees. But the decision to grant voting rights to people of Tibetan origin born in India, “taken after long-drawn detailed procedures that took 3 to 4 years,” according to Pushpendra Rajput, Chief Electoral Officer, Himachal Pradesh, has divided the community.

Meanwhile, Virbhadra Singh slams Narendra Modi over Women’s Reservation Bill

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Virbhadra Singh on Sunday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not moving the stalled Women’s Reservation Bill, accusing him of betraying the “nation builders”.

“Once hailed as ‘nation builders’ by PM Modi, the already marginalised Indian women have been most brutally betrayed by the BJP government,” the chief minister said attacking the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) central government in a series of tweets.

“Deference of the Women’s Reservation Bill is BJP has gone back on its primary manifesto promise for women. And it was only the beginning,” he said.

Glimpses of Modi’s rally at Una

पीएम मोदी ऊना, हिमाचल में चुनावी रैली को संबोधित कर रहें है। लाइव https://t.co/zYt1e8muCN पर | सुनें 02245014501 पर #ModiDhumal4Vikas pic.twitter.com/c5BgNy0NOb

— BJP (@BJP4India) November 5, 2017

Modi praises Aadhaar for reducing corruption

“Seeding Aadhaar cards with bank accounts have eliminated middlemen and subsidies now reach the beneficiaries directly,” the prime minister said.

Congress is left with nothing and can only mourn its decline, says Modi

कांग्रेस आने वाले हफ्ते में बड़ा शोक मनाने वाली है, स्वाभाविक है उनके पास अब शोक मनाने के सिवाय कुछ बचा ही नहीं है : पीएम #ModiDhumal4Vikas pic.twitter.com/HmSB1ITPGc

— BJP (@BJP4India) November 5, 2017

Himachal will once again celebrate diwali on 18 December: Modi

हिमाचल में भारतीय जनता पार्टी की सरकार बनना तय है, 18 दिसम्बर को हिमाचल एक बार फिर दिवाली मनाने वाला है : पीएम मोदी #ModiDhumal4Vikas

— BJP (@BJP4India) November 5, 2017

Congress is frightened it will be wiped out of ‘dev bhoomi’

Giving the slogan of p_ehle matdaan phir jalpaan_, Modi urged the common man of Palampur to vote en masse for the BJP. He said that the state should teach the Congress a lesson.

Not frightened of my effigies being burnt, says Modi 

“My fight against corruption will continue. I am not afraid of Opposition burning my effigies or protesting against me. For the Congress, corruption is its only identity. After its defeat in the state of Uttar Pradesh, the Opposition is frightened that it will be wiped out in 2019 as well as 2024 polls,” Modi said.

My fight against corruption will continue, says Modi

Reiterating that he will continue fighting corruption, Modi said that the Congress will burn the effigies of him because their corrupt practices have come to a halt. Modi added the Congress cannot fathom the fact that a poor mother’s son, a chaiwala, is now the prime minister. “They always thiught that it is their sole right to occupy the post.”

Helped reduce prices of LED bulbs

Modi said that ever since his government has come to power, the prices of the LED bulbs have reduced. This, he believed, has helped the middle class to save a lot of money. “We reduced the prices of LED bulbs from Rs 300-400 to jsut Rs 40-50,” Modi said.

Working towards housing for all till 2022

Narendra Modi reiterated his committment to build houses for every Indian by 2022. he praised the middle class for driving the country’s economy.  “They live with honesty and integrity. They follow all rules. But if the government does not listen to them what will happen to them. So we are offering many schemes to help tjhem,” he added.

Modi praises Dhumal in Palampur

Prem Kumar Dhumal is known for his contribution towards promoting tourism in the state. These elections are not about who will form the government or who will become the chief minister, but are about transforming lives of people in Himachal Pradesh," Modi said in Palampur.

Congress leaders look to loot people, says Modi

“Congress leaders look to loot as much as they can when they come to power. But there are people of Himachal, who will decide how to punish them,” Modi said at his rally in Palampur.

Narendra Modi praises Shanta Kumar

“Congress has the habit of spending leisure time in power. But BJP is a party with a difference. Shanta Kumar, our first CM, spent his tenure in providing water to people in the hills,” Modi said.

Modi is speaking at Palampur

Narendra Modi in Himachal Pradesh: PM hits out at Congress for abusing subsidy of Rs 57,000 crore

“People used to loot the treasury in the name of subsidies. In the past, 57,000 crore used to get leaked due to rampant corruption in implementing subsidies,” Modi said in an election rally at Una.

“Now our policy has stopped the leak. The leaders in Congress cannot bear this, so they are attacking me.”

Omar Abdullah takes potshots at Modi

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After Narendra Modi said that the jawans are being attacked by stone pelters in the Kashmir Valley, Omar Abdullah took to Twitter to criticise him. 

On the campaign trail PM Modi highlighting the failure of his ally @MehboobaMufti and her administration. https://t.co/zmxLS0FYvW

— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) November 5, 2017

GST benefited transport sector, says Modi

“This country has warmly welcomed GST(Goods and Services Tax) as it has immensely benefited the transport sector. Truck movement between the states has gained pace,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.

Modi talks tough on black money

“After demonetisation, at least three lakh companies came under the scanner. We did a sample survey of 5,000 companies and saw that they at least transacted Rs 4,000 crore worth of black money. I can only imagine what will happen if we look the transactions of all the companies,” Modi said.

Modi slams Congress benami property issue

“They are worried that their property will be confisticated, so they are perotesting on 8 November. Benami property raised property prices and dashed the dreams of the common man,” Modi said. Modi also slammed Rajiv Gandhi and his successors for not acting on the benami property law for at least 30 years. 

“They took the credit for making the law but did not implement,” Modi said.

Modi pushes for tourism development in Himachal Pradesh

हिमाचल में पर्यटन को बढ़ावा देने के लिए हमारी सरकार हिमाचल में उत्तम से उत्तम रोड बनाने के लिए प्रतिबद्ध है : पीएम मोदी #ModiDhumal4Vikas

— BJP (@BJP4India) November 5, 2017

Narendra Modi slams Rajiv Gandhi

Narendra Modi took potshots at former PM Rajiv Gandhi’s statement that one rupee ends up as 15 paise when it reaches villages. Modi said Rajiv was such a doctor who diagnosed the problem of corruption but did not do anything about it. He added that he has made sure that the whole of 100 paise now goes to the pockets of the poor.

Congress abused subsidy system, says Modi

“People used to loot the treasury in the name of subsidies. In the past, 57,000 crore used to get leaked due to rampant corruption in implementing subsidies. Now our policy has stopped the leak. The leaders in Congress cannot bear this, so they are attacking me,” Modi said in Una.

Modi slams Congress, says the fight is one-sided this time

Have never seen such enthusiasm for BJP that I am witnessing this time in HP. Its a one-sided contest: PM Modi in Una #HimachalElections2017 pic.twitter.com/Oicsxs4cxO

— ANI (@ANI) November 5, 2017

Mujhe iss chunav mein ek baat ka dukh rahega, mazaa nahi aa raha hai, kyunki Congress maidan chhod kar bhaag gayi hai: PM #HimachalElections pic.twitter.com/aHvoexHzq4

— ANI (@ANI) November 5, 2017

Modi says peole are ready to boot out Congress

“This is the first time that we need to say that the election has been fought and won by the people of Himachal Pradesh. People here are ready to teach Congress a lesson,” Modi said in Una.

A storm raging against corrupt Congress, says Modi

In the last 20 years, there has not been a single election where I have not been involved. But this is an unprecedented elction. I know where the wind is blowing.A storm is raging here against corrupt Congress.

Modi is addressing a rally in Una

#WATCH Live via ANI FB: Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking at a rally in Himachal Pradesh's Una https://t.co/3mo97GEPcV pic.twitter.com/sV3UVfgr5X

— ANI (@ANI) November 5, 2017

Himachal Pradesh Assembly Election 2017: Narendra Modi govt is anti-hill states, says Congress

Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala on Thursday dubbed the Modi government as “anti-hill states” and said it failed to fulfil its poll promises. Prime Minister Narendra Modi abolished the special category state status to Himachal Pradesh in 2015, he claimed.

Modi likened Congress leaders to ’termites’  

At a rally in Kangra on Saturday, Modi likened the Congress to termites and exhorted the people to finish it off by handing over three-fourths majority to the BJP in the 9 November Assembly election.

Thwarchand Gehlot oversees preparations for Palampur rally today

Ahead of Modi’s rally at Palampur on Sunday, Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Thawarchand Gehlot visited the site to oversee the preparations. 

कल पालमपुर हिमाचल प्रदेश में आयोजित होने वाली परिवर्तन रैली को पीएम श्री @narendramodi जी संबोधित करने वाले है। तैयारियों का जायज़ा लेते हुए pic.twitter.com/yNGBZK7wa1

— Thaawarchand Gehlot (@TCGEHLOT) November 4, 2017

Watch: BJP’s vision document for Himachal Pradesh

सुजानपुर विधानसभा के लिए @BJP4Himachal का दृष्टि पत्र (विज़न डॉक्युमेंट)। pic.twitter.com/XVRlbr6mOW

— Prem Kumar Dhumal (@DhumalHP) November 4, 2017

Rahul Gandhi will visit Himachal on Monday

Narendra Modi’s Sunday rallies come a day before Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi will visit the state. Rahul will be addressing rallies in Paonta Sahib, Chamba, and Nagrota in Kangra district, The Indian Express noted.

After demonetisation, will Modi crack down on benami properties?  

On Saturday, PM Modi hinted at a crackdown on ‘benami’ properties, and said the Congress is worried as such assets of its leaders will not be spared in his government’s action.

Watch: Modi attacked Congress in Saturday’s rally 

Recap: Huge crowds attended Modi’s Saturday rally 

Mood of Himachal : Glimpses of massive turnout in PM Shri @narendramodi's rallies in Himachal Pradesh. #ModiPMDhumalCM pic.twitter.com/aLV7ziRXQO

— BJP (@BJP4India) November 4, 2017

BJP promises to increase education allowance for ‘divyangs’

Himachal ki pukkar Bhajpaa Sarkar pic.twitter.com/HwGa9xxoax

— BJP Himachal Pradesh (@BJP4Himachal) November 5, 2017

Narendra Modi’s rallies today

At 11 am, Modi is expected to address a rally in Una, before moving to Palampur at 1 pm. His final rally will be at Kullu at 3 pm. 

पीएम मोदी 5 नवम्बर 2017 को हिमाचल में चुनावी जनसभाओं को संबोधित करेंगे। लाइव देखें https://t.co/vpP0MI6iTu पर | लाइव सुनें 02245014501 पर pic.twitter.com/dRFSl5ESe4

— BJP (@BJP4India) November 4, 2017

Updates for 5 November 2017 begin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concludes his speech

Development will protect posterity, says Modi

Development will help us fulfill our dreams and will help us take our children on the correct path: PM @narendramodi #ModiPMDhumalCM

— BJP LIVE (@BJPLive) November 4, 2017

Modi bats for farmers

Catering to the farmers in the state, Modi said, “We addressed the troubles farmers faced for urea. Neem coating of urea has benefitted farmers immensely.”

‘Made generic medicines available in stores,’ boasts Modi

Speaking at the rally, Narendra Modi said, “We made generic medicines available in the medical stores, so that everyone can afford it.”

Infrastructure, tourism will be developed under BJP rule, says Modi

Modern infrastructure brings development. Himachal has much potential to expand it's tourism sector. We want to strengthen it further: PM

— BJP LIVE (@BJPLive) November 4, 2017

Modi pushes for rural development

We want to change lives in villages in India be it roads, railways, air, highways. We want to work for Himachal: PM Modi at Sundar Nagar pic.twitter.com/MuXapvn7ZP

— ANI (@ANI) November 4, 2017

Modi speaks of efforts made by the party in Himachal Pradesh 

Narendra Modi congratulated the efforts his party made for the middle class in the state. He said that the party workers have made efforts to distribute 27 crore LED lights. Through this initiative, savings worth Rs 400 crore were made this year in Himachal, Modi stated. “We want to change lives in villages in India be it roads, railways, air, highways. We want to work for Himachal,” he said about his party’s outlook for Himachal Pradesh. He also spoke about the pradhan mantri saubhagya yojana and other health benefits that BJP has strived for in the state.

Narendra Modi targets C****ongress govt in Himachal Pradesh 

“These elections are about forming a government but building a ‘Bhavya’ & ‘Divya’ Himachal,” Narendra Modi said in Sundernagar. “At the time of the Congress, the country was discussing how much it had been in the past. Now, it discusses how much it will become,” he added. He slammed Congress, saying the public will not believe Congress even in the coming 100 years. “The public has elected me in 2014 to fight against corruption,” Modi asserted, saying that his party will find all those who steal from the nation. He also said that Congress is worried over his future actions against benaami properties, and is trying to mislead people about the same.

Narendra Modi addresses the public at Sundernagar, Himachal Pradesh

BJP CM candidate Prem Kumar Dhumal positive about party’s win in upcoming polls

जैसे-जैसे चुनाव नज़दीक आ रहा है, भाजपा की जनसभाओं के स्थल, जन समूह के लिए कम पड़ रहे हैं।

सोलन की जनसभा में उत्सव जैसा वातावरण भाजपा की प्रचंड जीत का सूचक है। pic.twitter.com/tNrQySsycF

— Prem Kumar Dhumal (@DhumalHP) November 4, 2017

Narendra Modi is now headed for Sundernagar

Narendra Modi concludes his speech in Kangra

Narendra Modi urges voters to ensure they vote for BJP

Maximum development in Himachal Pradesh when BJP was in power at Centre and the state, says Modi

There was maximum development in Himachal when Atal Ji was in Delhi & Dhumal Ji was here in Himachal. You have a chance again: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/YU8dtxz8sJ

— ANI (@ANI) November 4, 2017

Will develop tourism, spiritual tourism, infrastructure electricity in state

“Tourism, spiritual tourism, infrastructure, electricity – give us an opportunity and we’ll serve Himachal Pradesh well,” says Modi batting for BJP.

Made interview process for government jobs more transparent, says Modi

After coming to power, we eliminated procedure for interview for class 3 & 4 jobs. Everyone agreed but the Congress ruled states denied: PM

— BJP LIVE (@BJPLive) November 4, 2017

Mudra Yojana has helped 9 crore people stand on their feet, says PM

“9 crore youth, mothers and sisters have been given money as a loan without any collateral to the banks under Mudra Yojana has led to empowerment of the youth and honing their entreprenuerial skills,” said Modi.

Modi lauds the PM Ujjwala Yojana

Speaking of his Ujjwala Yojana, Modi said the mother using fire wood stoves inhales smoke worth 400 cigarettes. “To benefit them, we have opened the government coffins and decided to provide free gas connections,” said the prime minister

‘Habitual looters will have a problem with note ban’, says Modi

People who were habitual looters & have had to return their loot today won't let me be at peace. Even you know that: PM Modi at Raitt pic.twitter.com/SVPQVf6wEJ

— ANI (@ANI) November 4, 2017

Modi speaks in support of demonetisation

PM says Congress is suffering the ‘fruit of its sins’ today

Congress is getting the fruits of its sins. If people are angry today, it is due to its own deeds: PM Narendra Modi in Himachal's Raitt pic.twitter.com/I6YU6t24Aj

— ANI (@ANI) November 4, 2017

On Congress’ Black Money Day on 8 November 

‘Do you think you can scare me with a black money day?’ asks Modi

They're going to celebrate 8 Nov as black day & burn my effigies. They don't know Modi is disciple of Sardar Patel & won't be cowed down: PM pic.twitter.com/PEhOk6Qcwm

— ANI (@ANI) November 4, 2017

Corruption is the biggest problem today

“I’m fighting against corruption today and hence, have become a pain in their (Congress’) neck. People are bubbling with anger against the party. Should we fight or not fight against corruption? Shouldn’t the honest be rewarded?” asks Modi to a resounding “Yes!”

Modi talks about his rural electrification drive , says 15,000 villages electrified so far

Electricity is indispensable today. Be it for mobile phone charging or watching TV, we need it. Imagine how it must be for people who have never seen it in the 21st century. 15,000 villages have been electrified today," said Narendra Modi.

Congress is like termite, says Modi

हिमाचल को बिमारियों से दूर करने के लिए कांग्रेस रूपी दीमक को हिमाचल की जड़ों से निकालकर फेंकना जरुरी है : पीएम मोदी - सुनें 02245014501 पर pic.twitter.com/4paVkuxvQU

— BJP (@BJP4India) November 4, 2017

Narendra Modi leads clarion call for votes in upcoming Himachal Pradesh polls

I haven't come here to ask you to make BJP win. I have come here to ask you to give it a 3/4th majority: PM Narendra Modi in HP's Raitt pic.twitter.com/PSmd465xFw

— ANI (@ANI) November 4, 2017

Modi says Congress is looking for rebels in other parties

I have heard that Congress has lost the trust of it's own leaders and is looking for rebels in other parties : PM https://t.co/RvG1L4QXQJ pic.twitter.com/uB47ImBAFv

— BJP LIVE (@BJPLive) November 4, 2017

‘India being lauded world over, not because of Modi’

Narendra Modi said the world is taking notice of India at every step. “Modi is not the reason for it but the 150 crore Indians standing behind him,” said the prime minister.

When elections approach, every party gears up the preparations but Congress seems to have backed off already in HP: PM Listen at 02245014501 pic.twitter.com/fuQjvuzzyU

— BJP LIVE (@BJPLive) November 4, 2017

‘Lost faith in its own candidate’

“Today, the Congress party has lost faith in its own candidates. It has accepted it cannot win an election on its own,” said Narendra Modi at the rally.

Congress has already accepted defeat, says Modi

“No Congress leader is coming to campaign in Himachal Pradesh. They have already accepted defeat and left Virbhadra Singh hanging,” said the prime minister at the rally in Kangra.

People’s enthusiasm is the driving force, says PM

“Have been part of many elections, even in Himachal Pradesh but experiencing the people’s enthusiam is something else altogether,” said Modi.

WATCH: Narendra Modi speaking at Kangra rally

LIVE #Periscope: PM Shri @narendramodi addresses public meeting in Kangra, HP. Listen at 02245014501 https://t.co/QUD2ppMLDu

— BJP (@BJP4India) November 4, 2017

Narendra Modi begins addressing the rally

PM arrives at venue in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

Narendra Modi’s schedule in Himachal Pradesh

प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेन्द्र मोदी की हिमाचल प्रदेश में चुनावी जनसभाएं। लाइव देखें https://t.co/vpP0MI6iTu पर | लाइव सुनें 02245014501 पर pic.twitter.com/8Cra4lwUOQ

— BJP (@BJP4India) November 4, 2017

Narendra Modi to attend two rallies in Himachal Pradesh today

Modi is scheduled to attend the first ‘Jansabha’ in Kangra at 1 pm on Saturday followed by Sundernagar at 3 pm.