'India will surely become viksit if ...': PM Modi mentions 2047 goal in Varanasi

NEW DELHI: India will surely become a viksit (developed) nation by 2047 if its 140 crore countrymen take a pledge to achieve the goal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Varanasi on Sunday.

PM Modi is in his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi to inaugurate various development projects.

Speaking at the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, PM Modi said that people should encourage a "spirit" for development, similar to the "freedom fever" that was prevalent during the Independence struggle.

"In our country, many government schemes have been made, based on the experience of all of them, I felt that the most important thing for the country to pay attention to is that the schemes of the government should reach people at the right time without any problems. If there is a Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, then the houses should be built with the help of the government," PM Modi said.

The Prime Minister emphasized that individuals involved in government, politics and social work are dedicating their time to ensure the success of the Vikas Bharat Sankalp Yatra.

As an MP from Varanasi, he acknowledged his responsibility to contribute his time to the programme, saying, "All the people of the country associated with the government, politics and social work are giving their time to make this Vikas Bharat Sankalp Yatra a success. So as the MP of Varanasi, I also had a responsibility that I should also give time to this program."

The Prime Minister expressed optimism, asserting that if the 140 crore citizens of the country collectively commit to advancing the nation, India will undoubtedly achieve development by the year 2047.

Earlier today, PM Modi received a grand welcome during his roadshow in Varanasi.

On his two-day visit to Varanasi, PM Modi will launch and inaugurate 37 projects worth more than Rs 19,000 crore for Varanasi and Purvanchal.

Earlier today, he launched the Kashi Tamil Sangamam 2.0 from Namo Ghat and flagged off the new train from Kanyakumari to Varanasi.

The Kashi Tamil Sangamam, which will be held from December 17-31, will witness the participation of 1,400 dignitaries from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

In addition to the cultural exchange, an exhibition showcasing the rich tapestry of art, music, handlooms, handicrafts, cuisine, and other distinctive products from both Tamil Nadu and Kashi was also on the agenda.

(With inputs from ANI)
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