Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Modi in Banswara: Nuclear Project Launch & Political Jibes
Prime Minister Modi visited Banswara, Rajasthan, to launch a new nuclear power project and interact with farmers.
He discussed the importance of electricity for a country's progress, contrasting it with the previous government's supposed neglect of the power sector.
A farmer humorously referenced Rahul Gandhi's past comment about potatoes and gold during the interaction.
The PM also highlighted the PM-KUSUM scheme, which supports solar energy use in agriculture.
PM Modi laid the foundation for a nuclear power project in Banswara, Rajasthan.
The project is estimated to cost ₹42,000 crore.
Modi interacted with beneficiaries of the PM-KUSUM scheme, promoting solar energy.
He criticized the previous government for allegedly neglecting electricity.
A farmer made a joke about Rahul Gandhi during the interaction.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Launched projects, criticized the previous government and farmers interacted
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Banswara, Rajasthan
- Why
- To promote development and solar energy, and criticize the opposition.
Previous Governments
Current Government
Electricity
Previous Governments
Did not prioritize electricity production, leading to power cuts.
Current Government
Prioritized electricity and ensured it reached every village.
- Location
- Banswara, Rajasthan
- Event
- Foundation laying for nuclear power project
- Project Cost
- ₹42,000 crore
- Scheme Mentioned
- PM-KUSUM (solar energy)
