Modi says 10% quota won’t affect existing reservation
Suspicion Being Created In TN For Self-Interest: PM
TIMES NEWS NETWORK
Madurai:28.01.2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday sought to defend the 10% reservation for the economically weaker sections in Tamil Nadu, where it met with stiff opposition from all quarters, promising that the quota will not affect those who enjoy reservation at present.
The decision has been taken in such a way that it does not affect dalits, tribals or other backward classes who are already availing the benefits of reservation, Modi told a public meeting in Madurai. “It is unfortunate that some people create suspicion and mistrust in Tamil Nadu to serve their selfinterest,” he said.
The new quota was among measures to provide employment opportunity and education to all sections of society.
In what could be the BJP’s campaign theme for TN for the Lok Sabha election, Modi said his government would come down hard on corruption and those who “looted” the country.
“The Union government is taking effective steps against corruption. All those who cheated or looted the country shall be brought to justice. This is regardless of whether they are in India or abroad,” Modi told a public meeting organized by the BJP in Madurai shortly after laying the foundation stone for AIIMS in the city on Sunday. Modi’s statements come against the backdrop of reports of the Centre moving ahead with its plan to bring back economic offenders who have fled the country.
POWER CENTRE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi being felicitated by state BJP unit chief Tamilisai Soundararajan at a meeting in Madurai on Sunday | P 7
PM praises EC over free & fair polling
At a time when EVMs are again in the news over fresh hacking claims, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in in his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’on Sunday, praised the Election Commission for its “meticulous organising abilities” and adherence to “free and fair polling”. “The scale on which elections are held in India is a matter of great awe for the world. It is natural for every citizen to feel proud of the Election Commission,” he said. P 8
‘TN shall be pioneer in defence industrial corridor’
Taking a dig at the ‘grand alliance’ of opposition parties in the making, Modi said, “All those who made deals in government contracts, defence deals and welfare schemes are facing the music. That is why they are coming together”. “They have set aside their differences just to keep the watchman (him) away”.
“Whatever group they form out of fear and negativity, Narendra Modi will stand firmly with the poor. I call upon the people of Madurai and the youth of Tamil Nadu to reject the forces of negativity,” he said.
When Modi landed in Madurai at 11.30am, a group of protesters led by MDMK leader Vaiko, a DMK ally, released black balloons elsewhere in the city. Police rounded them up. Earlier, laying the foundation stone, the PM said AIIMS had cultivated a brand name for healthcare. With the setting up of AIIMS in Madurai at a cost of more than ₹1,200 crore, it would reach all corners of the country, from Kanyakumari to Kashmir and Madurai to Guwahati to Gujarat, he said.
He said TN has been one of India’s most progressive industrial states and it was leading in the ‘Make in India’ initiative. “It shall also be one of the pioneering states for the defence industrial corridor. Our aim is to make TN the hub for aerospace engineering, design, manufacturing and allied activities. Defence industry corridor shall be generator of employment opportunity as well,” he said.
Giving credit to TN for developing high speed T18 trains, he said it has elicited interest among several countries. When production begins on a large scale it can provide a large number of employment opportunities. He said better infrastructure for better connectivity was essential for employment creation and that Tamil Nadu will have 10 smart cities including Madurai.
Ultra-modern Tejas trains will soon connect Madurai and Chennai. Relating to Devendra Kula Vellalar community’s plea for ensuring justice and opportunity, he said the issue was brought to him and he was fully sensitive towards their demand. “And you would be happy to know that there is significant progress with regard to it. I assure the community that justice will be done,” he said.
Efforts were on to re-establish railway connectivity between Rameswaram and Dhanushkodi destroyed in a cyclone in 1964. He began his speech by recalling the richness of Madurai’s heritage and Tamil Sangam and paid respect to former CM Jayalalithaa.
Lashing out at the DMK for its criticism against the PM, BJP state president Tamilisai Soundararajan said cadres would sacrifice anything to make Modi PM again in 2019.
Suspicion Being Created In TN For Self-Interest: PM
TIMES NEWS NETWORK
Madurai:28.01.2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday sought to defend the 10% reservation for the economically weaker sections in Tamil Nadu, where it met with stiff opposition from all quarters, promising that the quota will not affect those who enjoy reservation at present.
The decision has been taken in such a way that it does not affect dalits, tribals or other backward classes who are already availing the benefits of reservation, Modi told a public meeting in Madurai. “It is unfortunate that some people create suspicion and mistrust in Tamil Nadu to serve their selfinterest,” he said.
The new quota was among measures to provide employment opportunity and education to all sections of society.
In what could be the BJP’s campaign theme for TN for the Lok Sabha election, Modi said his government would come down hard on corruption and those who “looted” the country.
“The Union government is taking effective steps against corruption. All those who cheated or looted the country shall be brought to justice. This is regardless of whether they are in India or abroad,” Modi told a public meeting organized by the BJP in Madurai shortly after laying the foundation stone for AIIMS in the city on Sunday. Modi’s statements come against the backdrop of reports of the Centre moving ahead with its plan to bring back economic offenders who have fled the country.
POWER CENTRE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi being felicitated by state BJP unit chief Tamilisai Soundararajan at a meeting in Madurai on Sunday | P 7
PM praises EC over free & fair polling
At a time when EVMs are again in the news over fresh hacking claims, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in in his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’on Sunday, praised the Election Commission for its “meticulous organising abilities” and adherence to “free and fair polling”. “The scale on which elections are held in India is a matter of great awe for the world. It is natural for every citizen to feel proud of the Election Commission,” he said. P 8
‘TN shall be pioneer in defence industrial corridor’
Taking a dig at the ‘grand alliance’ of opposition parties in the making, Modi said, “All those who made deals in government contracts, defence deals and welfare schemes are facing the music. That is why they are coming together”. “They have set aside their differences just to keep the watchman (him) away”.
“Whatever group they form out of fear and negativity, Narendra Modi will stand firmly with the poor. I call upon the people of Madurai and the youth of Tamil Nadu to reject the forces of negativity,” he said.
When Modi landed in Madurai at 11.30am, a group of protesters led by MDMK leader Vaiko, a DMK ally, released black balloons elsewhere in the city. Police rounded them up. Earlier, laying the foundation stone, the PM said AIIMS had cultivated a brand name for healthcare. With the setting up of AIIMS in Madurai at a cost of more than ₹1,200 crore, it would reach all corners of the country, from Kanyakumari to Kashmir and Madurai to Guwahati to Gujarat, he said.
He said TN has been one of India’s most progressive industrial states and it was leading in the ‘Make in India’ initiative. “It shall also be one of the pioneering states for the defence industrial corridor. Our aim is to make TN the hub for aerospace engineering, design, manufacturing and allied activities. Defence industry corridor shall be generator of employment opportunity as well,” he said.
Giving credit to TN for developing high speed T18 trains, he said it has elicited interest among several countries. When production begins on a large scale it can provide a large number of employment opportunities. He said better infrastructure for better connectivity was essential for employment creation and that Tamil Nadu will have 10 smart cities including Madurai.
Ultra-modern Tejas trains will soon connect Madurai and Chennai. Relating to Devendra Kula Vellalar community’s plea for ensuring justice and opportunity, he said the issue was brought to him and he was fully sensitive towards their demand. “And you would be happy to know that there is significant progress with regard to it. I assure the community that justice will be done,” he said.
Efforts were on to re-establish railway connectivity between Rameswaram and Dhanushkodi destroyed in a cyclone in 1964. He began his speech by recalling the richness of Madurai’s heritage and Tamil Sangam and paid respect to former CM Jayalalithaa.
Lashing out at the DMK for its criticism against the PM, BJP state president Tamilisai Soundararajan said cadres would sacrifice anything to make Modi PM again in 2019.
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