“Mahatma Gandhi wanted an India in which the poor, downtrodden, tribal and women were empowered; Sanitation and health is a way of life, and the economy is based on indigenous (local) solutions,” he told a gathering at the inauguration of KD Parvadia Multispecialty Hospital at Atkot, about 55 km from Rajkot.
“In the last eight years, I have left no stone unturned to serve the nation… My government has provided over three crore pucca houses to the poor, toilets to over 10 crore families, LPG cylinders to over nine crore women. , provided electricity, connections to more than 2.5 crore poor families, piped water (burn with tap) Free medical treatment up to Rs 5 lakh to over six crore families, over 50 crore Indians,” he said.
Modi said these are not mere figures but a testimony of his commitment to provide dignified life to the poor in line with the NDA government’s slogan “Sabka Saath”. everyone Development, everyone’s trust and everyone’s effort”.
Recalling the onset of the pandemic and the unforeseen challenges that came with it, the PM said that one of the first steps of the government to ease the woes of the poor was to open their larder for them.
“We transferred money to people’s Jan Dhan accounts so that they can lead a dignified life. We deposited money in farmers’ accounts, and also arranged for free gas cylinders. When vaccines came, we made sure that every Indian was vaccinated, and that too for free.”
Modi said he does not need to know about poverty from books or television as he has experienced it firsthand.
On his goals for the immediate future, the PM said that his government is running a campaign for 100% implementation of welfare schemes and access to services for all sections of the society.
“When the goal is to provide government facilities to all citizens, it will automatically remove discrimination and leave no room for corruption or nepotism.”