Narendra Modi Varanasi Speech Highlights: Kashi is not merely a city, it is a symbol of humanity, says PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed a public meeting in Varanasi (UP), claiming that Kashi is Karya Kshetra. Here are the live updates on PM Narendra Modi's speech from Varanasi:

1. Have made Kashi my 'Karya Kshetra' so that we can regain the pride of the region: PM Modi in Varanasi

2. Kashi is not just a city, it is a symbol of humanity. Our effort is to build an 'Uttam Kashi': PM Modi in Varanasi

3. I express my gratitude to the people of Kashi. Their blessings and affection is memorable: PM

4. Kashi is not merely a city, it is a symbol of humanity. Our effort is to build an 'Uttam Kashi': PM

5. We want Varanasi to be a connect between the ancient and the modern era: PM

6. We are giving impetus to infrastructure development in Kashi. Be it roads, railways we are taking every measure that benefits people: PM

7. Lot of development works that were pending in Kashi have been resumed & are progressing at fast rate: PM 

8. 24 ghante bijli dene ka vaada karta hoon,mujhe Ganga maiya ki kasam khaane ki zarurat nahi hai: PM Modi in Varanasi

9. We want our weaver brothers & sisters to prosper. We have taken steps that would benefit them immensely: PM

10. They spread lies about 24x7 power supply. But during their temple visit today, there was power outage: PM Modi in Varanasi

11. This region can lead when it comes to holistic healthcare. We have increased PG medical seats in medical colleges and hospitals: PM

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13. We want people to have access to affordable healthcare. Prices of key medicines have been reduced. Stent prices have been brought down: PM

14. The Centre allotts funds for welfare of people in the states. But why Uttar Pradesh government is not able to utilize them: PM

15. 500 regions were declared open defecation free. But what is the reason not even a single region from UP made it to the list: PM in Varanasi

16. We want to transform people's lives in Varanasi in the next five years: PM

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