New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday took a jibe at the Opposition and said that those who “spread fake narratives” are against development, investment, and employment.
Citing the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) report on jobs, PM Modi stated, “According to the report, in the last 3-4 years, around 8 crore new jobs have been created in the country. These figures have silenced those who spread false narratives. These individuals oppose investment, infrastructure, and the country’s development and are now being exposed. The people of our country now see through their lies. The NDA is committed to supporting the poor, farmers, women, and youth.”
PM Modi laid the foundation stone for several development projects in Mumbai worth more than Rs 29,400 crore.
Mounting his attack on the opposition, PM Modi made a reference to Congress’ allegations of the Atal Setu bridge developing cracks.
“Our motive is to make the quality of life best in Mumbai; therefore, connectivity around Mumbai is being improved. In Mumbai, the coastal road and Atal Setu have been completed, and you may remember that misinformation was spread about the Atal Setu. Every effort was made to stall it, but everyone is benefiting from it,” he stated.
“Atal Setu now serves 20,000 vehicles daily, saving 25 lakh liters of fuel. Metro development is also progressing rapidly. Ten years ago, Mumbai had only 8 km of metro lines; today, we have 80 km, with ongoing work for 200 km more,” he added.
Speaking about the projects, PM Modi stated, “These will help in improving the connectivity in Mumbai and its neighbouring areas. These projects will also help in creating employment opportunities.”
Sharing his vision for Mumbai, PM Modi said that he wants the city to become “the fintech capital of the world.”
“With its natural beauty, Maharashtra also has the potential to become a major tourism hub, leveraging attractions like the Konkan coast and Sahyadri hills,” he said.
