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Modi Says India’s Urban-Rural Gap Narrowed Over 12 Years
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said cities and villages in India have become more similar over the past 12 years.
He said villages now have better infrastructure.
He also said women have become more self-reliant since his government took office in 2014.
Modi spoke with people taking part in a motorcycle rally called Seva Yatra.
The rally connects Varanasi and Vadnagar, two important places in his life.
Two groups began riding on September 17.
They are expected to finish on October 7.
The rallies are meant to celebrate 25 years of Modi’s public service.
They also promote service, community involvement, youth participation and social welfare.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India’s urban-rural gap has narrowed significantly over the past 12 years.
Modi said village infrastructure has improved substantially and women’s self-reliance has increased since 2014.
He urged people to pursue continuous reform and positive social change rather than vote-bank politics.
Two motorcycle rallies between Vadnagar and Varanasi are marking Modi’s 25 years of public service.
The rallies began on September 17 and are scheduled to conclude on October 7.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and participants in the Seva Yatra motorcycle rallies.
- What
- Modi discussed narrowing urban-rural differences, improved village infrastructure and increased women’s self-reliance while engaging with rally participants.
- Where
- The rallies connect Vadnagar in Gujarat and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh, passing through towns, districts and villages.
- When
- The rallies began on September 17 and are scheduled to end on October 7; Modi spoke with participants on Friday and Thursday.
- Why
- The rallies are being held to mark Modi’s 25 years of public service and promote service, social welfare, cultural connection and community mobilization.
Key facts
- Speaker
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Urban-rural gap
- Modi said the gap has significantly narrowed over the past 12 years.
- Village infrastructure
- Modi said infrastructure in villages has improved significantly.
- Women’s self-reliance
- Modi said self-reliance among women has increased since 2014.
- Rally name
- Seva Yatra
- Rally route
- Vadnagar–Varanasi and Varanasi–Vadnagar
- Schedule
- September 17 to October 7
- Purpose
- Marking Modi’s 25 years of public service
Quotes
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India
“Over the past 12 years, the gap between cities and villages in India has significantly narrowed. Today, infrastructure in villages has improved significantly”
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“I am glad that all of you are also enriching this journey with the many colours of service”
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