Other steps had been taken to tackle black money – from the appointment of a special probe team to enacting a stringent law.
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On the long-standing demand from ex-serviceman for One-Rank, One-Pension, Mr Modi reiterated that the demand had been accepted by the government “in-principle”.
“There is now a new atmosphere of trust in India, All our schemes must serve the poor”, he said.
Ahead of the visit, Modi on Thursday said in a statement that the UAE was a valued partner and the extent of bilateral ties indicate the vibrant relations the nations enjoy. We are working on the ground. We did it and then showed you.
“People said radio concerns the common man. I was pressured”, he said, alluding to calls for giving away the licences cheap. It is like an addiction. He proudly stated that there was no single corruption charge against his government, adding that the disease needs “bitter medicine, with possible side-effects, to cure”. In the morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national tri-colour at Red Fort and addressed the nation from the ramparts of the historic fort – which was the residence of the Mughal emperor of India for almost 200 years, until 1857. “I am determined to do it”, he said.
“When I mention coal, I appeal to political pundits not to view it politically”. But the transparent process evoked a lot of interest and the 85 channels that were on the block fetched Rs.1,000 crore to the exchequer.
Terrorism-related issues are also like to come up for discussion during the visit. “And they are not satisfied till they have spoken about it to other people“, he said.
“We were all standing, after the programme to see him leave the venue, when he suddenly came out of his auto and walked towards us”. “If we want them to succeed, we have to give them opportunities”.
He also reaffirmed his government’s anti-corruption credentials which have been dented in recent months by allegations of impropriety and corruption against foreign minister Sushma Swaraj and Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje in L’affaire Modi and Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in the Vyapam scam. This is Team India, a team of 125 crore Indians. “The children proved to be the biggest brand ambassadors of the campaign”, he said.
The Prime Minister said that the unity, simplicity and brotherhood of 125 crore Indians, is the strength of this nation, and casteism and communalism have no place in our society.
Modi said his government had conducted auctions in a time-bound manner. 50,000 crore.
The doors of the banks were not open for the poor.
PAHAL scheme for direct transfer of LPG subsidy, which has resulted in savings of Rs. “Is it not a way to fight corruption” he said.
If you would just tag the president’s speech, his opening line was a severe condemnation of what happened in parliament day before yesterday.
The Prime Minister also added that there is a new atmosphere of trust among people.
We need to increase agricultural productivity.
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This, he said, will institutionalise the welfare of farmers. Pethiyagoda said this is important given the threats Gulf States face from rising non-state actors and extremist groups, as well as Iran following the nuclear deal.
