Prime Minister Narendra Modi will continue on his Varanasi tour for the second day on Saturday. On Friday evening, Modi visited the famous Tulsi Manas and Durga Kund temples in Varanasi and offered his prayers. [caption id=“attachment_4072995” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] File image of Prime minister Narendra Modi. AFP[/caption] Accompanied by Uttar Pradesh governor Ram Naik and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Modi sought to know detailed information about the Manas temple, which was inaugurated by then President Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan in 1964. The temple draws thousands of devotees every year. Behind a stone named ‘Manas’, there are five books kept with Ram-Ram written on it by people. The Prime Minister, a staunch devotee of Goddess Durga and who is on a nine-day Navratri fast, also offered prayers at the ancient Durga Kund temple. Modi was informed by its priests of the temple that it was built by King Sudarshan and was renovated in the 17th century by Queen Bhawani. Earlier in the day, soon after arriving in the temple town, also his parliamentary constituency, Modi inaugurated 17 projects and laid foundation stones of six others. He will see the famous ‘Subh-e-Benaras’ on Saturday morning and has some other events to attend before he flies back to the national capital around noon. For the night he is staying at the DLW guest house.
Narendra Modi in Varanasi Day 2 LIVE: PM slams vote bank politics, says India is above party for him
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will continue on his Varanasi tour for the second day on Saturday.
 "Narendra Modi in Varanasi Day 2 LIVE: PM slams vote bank politics, says India is above party for him")
**Toilets are now Izzatghar, says Modi**
Praising villagers, where he went for laying foundation of a toilet for naming it as “Izzatghar”, Modi said, “I liked this word so much. Where there is Izzatghar, there is honour of our mothers and sisters. I also congratulate the state government for recognising it as Izzatghar. In the days to come those who are concerned about their honour, will construct Izzatghar.”
Modi targets Samajwadi Party
Modi also targetted the erstwhile Samajwadi Party government in Uttar Pradesh for not providing to the Centre the list of homeless requiring houses in the state.
“The previous government had no interest in giving homes to the poor. After mounting pressure, they gave a list of only 10,000. But the current (Yogi Adityanath) government has given a list of lakhs of people to avail benefit,” Modi said.
PTI
Modi invokes Mahatma Gandhi for Swacch Bharat
Let us actively participate in the movement towards a Swachh Bharat and fulfil Mahatma Gandhi's dream. @swachhbharat
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 23, 2017
He said his government had “waged a war” against black money and corruption, for which the poor has had to suffer because of “the loot” by the dishonest.
“Our (BJP) politics is not for votes, our culture is different. In politics, people do only that task which yields votes, but our character is different. Some politicians work only when it fetches them votes. But we have been brought up in a different culture. … For us, the nation is above all and it is our top most priority, not votes,” Modi said.
Addressing a public gathering on the second day of his Varanasi visit, he said it was his good fortune to lay the foundation stone of a public toilet in Shahanshahpur village of his Lok Sabha constituency.
“That is because sanitation is also a kind of worship for me. It will rid the poor of my country of various diseases and the economic burden due to those diseases that result from dirty surroundings,” Modi said.
Modi’s strong pitch for New India
“In the coming five years, we have to be committed towards that resolution. If 125 crore people take one resolution each and live up to it, then the nation would move 125 crore steps forward in the next five years,” the prime minister said. Modi added the government’s resolution was to double the farmer’s income and ensure even the poorest of the poor have a home to live in by 2022.
IANS
Our governance is beyond vote bank politics
“Our politics is not for votes, our culture is different as for us country is bigger than party, PM Narendra Modi. Our priority not to get votes. Animals will not go to cast ballots,” said Modi.
PTI
Recap: Narendra Modi visited the Durga Mata temple in Varanasi
From the Darshan at the Durga Mata Temple and visit to Durga Kund. pic.twitter.com/bstURnNdYB
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 22, 2017
Recap: Modi’s first visit after UP win
Narendra Modi’s two-day visit is his first since the BJP won the 2017 Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh.
The Times of India report says that steel magnate Sajjan Jindal has adopted the Harishchandra ghat in Varanasi as part of Narendra Modi:s Swacch Bharat Abhiyan. “The Centre has cleared a multi-crore renovation project by the magnate’s firm, Jindal Steel Works (JSW), to repair, clean and restore the ghat, a site on the bank of the Ganga frequently visited for Hindu funeral rites,” the report notes.
Modi’s pitch for building co-operatives
Let us build on the strides we have made in the dairy sector. Cooperatives can help in this regard, as they have in parts of the nation: PM
— DD News (@DDNewslive) September 23, 2017
Modi’s reference to demonetisation
In a apparent reference to demonetisation, Modi said that the government is taking pains to fight corruption in India. he added that due to corruption, even people had to bear some pain in the fight against corruption.
Modi’s 2022 promise
“By 2022, every poor, whether in urban or rural area, will get a home. Building crores of homes will generate jobs, income,” Modi said.
Aiming to change lives, says Modi
“We are aiming at changing the lives of the poor, middle class families. We’re taking up schemes to uplift the middle class, as they are the ones who’ll help the nation progress,” says Modi.
Every Indian will get a new home by 2022, says Modi
Modi takes potshots at the previous governments, says money meant for the poor never reached them. He adds that the previous UPA government was not interested in making new homes for poor. While promising homes for every Indian by 2022, he adds that it is his government that has prioritised building homes.
Clean India, healthy India, says Modi
'Swachhta' has to become 'Swabhav',its our collective responsibility. A cleaner India will also be a healthier India: PM Modi
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) September 23, 2017
Cleanliness is the responsible of every Indian, says Modi
Arguing that cleanliness must be an integral part of every Indians life, Modi slammed the lethargic attitude towards cleanliness and said that people litter in the open and expect that the government will clean them.
Modi repeats his 2022 pledge
While reiterating his call for a new India by 2022, Modi said that animal welfare and innovation in agriculture will form a major part of a new India. He added that his government has come up with the idea of soil health card to help farmers.
Country bigger than party for me, says Modi
हमारे लिए दल से बड़ा देश है, हमारी प्राथमिकताएं वोट बैंक के हिसाब से नहीं होती : पीएम मोदी pic.twitter.com/zHw4iRdRuR
— BJP (@BJP4India) September 23, 2017
Country is bigger for me than the party, says Modi
Taking a potshot at vote bank politics, Modi said, “I am of a different mould. I do not think of vote bank. For me my country is bigger concern than my party.”
Animal welfare fair a boon for poor
“With animal welfare fair, poor will get an opportunity to look after their milch animals. For farmers, milk from milch animals is the biggest source of income. So this welfare scheme is a boon for them. I congratulate Yogi Adityanath for it,” Modi said.
Modi overwhelmed by gathering
Narendra Modi says that he is overwhelmed by the unexpected large gathering at Shahanshahpur. He added that he won’t disappoint them and will work for them.
Recap: Modi offered prayers at Tulsi Manas, Durga Kund temples in Varanasi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday evening visited the famous Tulsi Manas and Durga Kund temples here and offered his prayers. Accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Modi sought to know detailed information about the Manas temple, which was inaugurated by then President Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan in 1964.
IANS
Adityanath speaks
Hailing the Centre for its policies, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday said that his government is interested in developing rural sector of the state. He said that his government is working towards giving a home to every poor man by 2022.
News18
Prime Minister is set to speak to the gathering
पीएम श्री नरेन्द्र मोदी कुछ ही देर में वाराणसी के शाहंशाहपुर में किसानों को संबोधित करेंगे। लाइव देखें https://t.co/jtwD1yPhm4 पर pic.twitter.com/uCTGTPtsWA
— BJP (@BJP4India) September 23, 2017
Modi also launched a Pashu Aarogya Yojna
Varanasi: PM Narendra Modi at Pashu Arogya Mela in Shahanshahpur. He will later address the farmers. pic.twitter.com/4buMj5QXxF
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) September 23, 2017
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to distribute certificates
As per his itinerary, Modi will distribute certificates for the beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Aawas Yojna before addressing the gathering, media reports said.
Not only launching a cleanliness drive, he also met locals
#Varanasi : PM @narendramodi takes part in a #Swachhta programme at village Shahanshahpur, also interacts with local people pic.twitter.com/XPt887qaS6
— DD News (@DDNewslive) September 23, 2017
Narendra Modi arrives at stage, set to address gathering
As per protocol, Yogi Adityanath and Ram Naik are already on the dias. Now it is expected that Modi will join them soon, News18 reports
Narendra Modi kicks off cleanliness drive at Shahanshahpur
#Varanasi: PM @narendramodi lays foundation for toilet as part of the #swachhta program in Shahanshahpur#SwachhBharatAbhiyan pic.twitter.com/p2p4zlU5jm
— DD News (@DDNewslive) September 23, 2017
PM Modi leaves from Durga Kund temple
The prime minister will now head towards the DLW guest house where he will stay tonight. Tomorrow, he is scheduled to inaugurate ‘Pashu Arogya Mela’ in Shahanshahpur on the outskirts of the city. He will also address a gathering of farmers there.
The life and ideals of Lord Rama inspire everyone: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi offered prayers at Durga Mata temple in Varanasi pic.twitter.com/ZBHYKPY25D
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) September 22, 2017
PM Modi’s seven-kilometre long road show cancelled
Modi had initially planned to hold a massive roadshow at a seven-kilometre long stretch. However, the programme was cancelled owing to shortage of time and erratic weather conditions.
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