Narendra Modi in Varanasi Updates: 'Professional pessimists question $5 trillion economy goal,' PM urges everyone to put in effort to achieve target

Two crore houses to be built in villages by 2022, says Modi 

Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi also said, “Nearly 2 crore houses to be built in villages only to have a pucca roof over every poor homeless by 2022. In the coming few years, 1.25 lakh km of roads will be built in villages.”

We have achieved goal of direct foreign investment: Modi 

Lauding India for holding the 77th rank in the Ease of Doing Business, Narendra Modi said, " Some years ago, did anyone think that India’s position in the Ease of Doing Business ranking would jump from 142 to 77. We have also achieved the goal of direct foreign investment."

Only ‘professional pessimists’ question $5 trillion economy goal: Modi 

Urging every party worker to put in collective effort to achieve the goal of making India a $5 trillion economy, Narendra Modi asked them to be wary of “professional pessimistic”, who think the target is unattainable.

“As a nation will surely bring us to the economic halt of 5 trillion dollars in five years. But some people say that what it needs is Why is all this happening? These are those classes which we can call ‘professional pessimistic,” said Modi.

“Only ‘professional pessimists’ question $5 trillion economy goal. These are the people to whom you go to seek a solution for a problem, but instead they’ll confuse you even more,” he said.

Jal Shakti ministry set up to ensure ‘Har Ghar ko Jal’: Modi 

The prime minister said that to ensure the water needs of every household, the government has dedicated a special Jal Shakti ministry – ‘Har Ghar ko Jal’.

“Water is required everywhere, be it for cooking, cleaning, for use in toilets and many more. To ensure look after the water needs of every house in the country (‘Har Ghar ko Jal’) a special Jal Shakti ministry has been dedicated for the purpose,” said Modi in Varanasi.

Participation in exports of fish will be promoted under Fisheries Scheme: Modi 

Narendra Modi said that under the prime minister’s Fisheries Scheme, deep sea fishing, storage and their value addition will be promoted. “This will increase our participation in export of fish in multiples. The country will also get foreign currency and fishermen will be able to get higher prices, said Modi. 

प्रधानमंत्री मत्स्य संपदा योजना के तहत गहरे समुद्र में मछली पकड़ना, स्टोरेज, उनकी वैल्यू एडिशन को बढ़ावा दिया जाएगा।

इससे मछली के एक्सपोर्ट में हमारी भागीदारी कई गुना बढ़ेगी। जिससे देश को विदेशी मुद्रा भी मिलेगी और मछुआरों को अधिक दाम भी मिल पाएगा: पीएम मोदी #BJPMembership

— BJP (@BJP4India) July 6, 2019

‘Size of the cake matters’: Modi emphasizes on need to set bigger economy goal 

Narendra Modi said that is it important for setting a bigger economic target, explaining as to why every individual should know about $5 trillion economy goal. “There is a saying in English that size of the cake matters, i.e. the larger the cake, the more people will be benefitted.The bigger the economy’s target, the prosperity of the country will be more of them.”

Our vision is for next 10 years: Modi 

Narendra Modi said that the Bharatiya Janata Party has set a vision for the next years. “The Budget introduced yesterady was road towards five trillion economy,” the prime minister said.

This Chowkidar will never let Kashi’s dignity get harmed: Modi 

Narendra Modi said earlier it was difficult for a common man to the government, but today things have changed and a common resident can reach out to their leaders. Modi said “I want to you assure you all that this Chowkidar will never let Kashi’s dignity get harmed at any cost.”

Modi starts speaking at the launch of BJP Membership drive

Narendra Modi greeted BJP workers all over the country from Kashi’s holy land. “Today, I got an opportunity to start the membership campaign of Kashi from BJP. The beginning of this program on the birth anniversary of our inspiration Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee ji is auspicious for sleeping,” said Modi 

PM Shri @narendramodi is speaking at the launch of #BJPMembership drive in Varanasi. Watch at https://t.co/sz6aezL6ah pic.twitter.com/Rf0HTfvTXv

— BJP (@BJP4India) July 6, 2019

Modi launches BJP’s nationwide membership drive

Narendra Modi launched BJP’s nationwide membership drive and the helpline number – 8980808080 – dialing which people can become party members. The nationwide membership drive of the BJP will conclude on 11 August.

Our privilege that Narendra Modi is going to start BJP membership drive from his ‘karmasthali: JP Nadda

BJP working president JP Nadda congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his massive victory in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Nadda said, “Modi ji has carved thousands of party worker. It is a great privilege for all of us that today the Prime Minister will launch the BJP membership campaign from his constituency.”

BJP’s working president JP Nadda speaks at BJP’s membership drive programme

BJP Working President Shri @jpnadda is speaking at the launch of #BJPMembership in Varanasi. Watch LIVE at https://t.co/7sg246X4wE pic.twitter.com/AHWaQd4R03

— BJP LIVE (@BJPLive) July 6, 2019

Modi to kick-start BJP’s membership drive soon 

LIVE: PM Shri @narendramodi will shortly launche BJP's Membership drive from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Watch at https://t.co/7sg246X4wE #BJPMembership pic.twitter.com/Ilm8YbTuzK

— BJP LIVE (@BJPLive) July 6, 2019

Modi reaches Harahua Primary School to plant saplings to launch plantation drive in UP

In a bid to launch mega plantation drive in Uttar Pradesh, Narendra Modi handed over plant saplings to children at a government primary school in Harahua. The prime minister also planted saplings at a ground named Anand Kanan Nakshatra Vatika.

Rajnath Singh pays tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with other BJP leaders, paid homage to Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee at the Central Hall in Parliament House on his birth anniversary.

Paid homage to Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder, eminent educationist and a patriot, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee at the Central Hall in Parliament House on his jayanti.

डॉ. श्यामा प्रसाद मुखर्जी को उनकी जयंती के अवसर पर मैं उन्हें स्मरण एवं नमन करता हूँ। pic.twitter.com/Oy8q2VEzxA

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 6, 2019

Lal Bahadur Shastri’s son and Congress leader Anil greets Modi at Varanasi airport

Narendra Modi was greeted by Lal Bahadur Shastri’s son and senior Congress leader Anil Shastri at Varanasi airport. Lal Bahadur Shastri’s younger son and BJP leader Sunil Shastri was also among those present. 

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath and Governor Ram Naik received the prime minister at the Varanasi airport, along with BJP working president JP Nadda and Union minister Mahendra Nath Pandey.

Visuals of Modi launching tree plantation drive in Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches a tree plantation drive in Varanasi. pic.twitter.com/Kg9EGHLPmd

— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) July 6, 2019

Narendra Modi arrives in Varanasi, unveils statue of former PM Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri

After landing in Varanasi, Narendra Modi unveiled the statue of former Prime Minsiter Lal Bahadur Shastri, located at the Varanasi airport.

On Saturday, Modi and his cabinet ministers also paid homage to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, the founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, on his birth anniversary.

“His contribution to national unity and integrity will always be remembered,” Modi tweeted in Hindi, along with a video depicting the life of Mookerjee.

Amit Shah to launch membership drive in Telangana

Other than the prime minister, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will also participate in the BJP’s membership drive programme in Jaipur, BJP chief and Home Minister Amit Shah from Rangareddy, Telangana and Union Road Minister Nitin Gadkari in Nagpur.

Modi also to discuss India’s growth trajectory

Narendra Modi tweeted saying that during the launch programme, he would address his thoughts on the Union Budget 2019, which was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday, and India’s growth trajectory in the coming years. 

At around 11:30 this morning, I will address the programme in Varanasi marking the launch of @BJP4India’s Membership Drive.

During my speech, I will elaborate on my thoughts on the Budget and India’s growth trajectory in the coming years.

Do watch.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 6, 2019

Party vice-president Shivraj Singh Chouhan says BJP targeting to add 20% more workers

Sharing the details of the BJP’s membership drive, its vice-president Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the party has set a target of adding minimum 20 percent more workers in its current strength through this drive, which will conclude on 11 August.

“Anyone can become member by giving a missed call on a mobile number or by filing a form,” Chouhan said in a statement.

Modi will address party workers in Bada Lalpur

Narendra Modi will address around 5,000 party workers at Deendayal Upadhyaya Trade Facilitation Centre in Bada Lalpur, where he will launch the membership drive and facilitate some of the party workers.

It will be Modi’s second visit to the constituency after winning the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. He had visited his constituency on 27 May to thank people for keeping faith in his government.

Membership campaign to start from 11.30 am in Varanasi

The prime minister will address party workers, besides unveiling a statue of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri at the local airport, said a party functionary. Modi will also launch a tree-plantation campaign, Anand Kanan, in the temple city. The membership campaign is supposed to start at 11.30 am Saturday.

प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेन्द्र मोदी आज सुबह 11:30 बजे वाराणसी, उत्तर प्रदेश से 'भाजपा संगठन पर्व 2019 - सदस्यता अभियान' का शुभारंभ करेंगे। #BJPMembership

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— BJP (@BJP4India) July 6, 2019

Narendra Modi to kick-start BJP membership drive in Varanasi today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit his parliamentary constituency Varanasi on Saturday to launch the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) countrywide membership drive.

“The drive will further connect people from all walks of life with the BJP family. It will strengthen our party,” Modi tweeted.

“On the Jayanti of our inspiration, Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, BJP’s membership drive will begin. I will be joining the programme in Kashi to mark the same,” he said.

On the Jayanti of our inspiration, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, the @BJP4India Membership Drive will begin. I will be joining the programme in Kashi to mark the same.

This drive will further connect people from all walks of life with the BJP family. It will strengthen our party.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 5, 2019