Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Bolangir in Odisha. They started several projects here. These projects include a railway line and a highway bypass project. Inaugurating the Prime Minister Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) and other development projects in Jharsuguda in Odisha, besides this, he also started a new railway line between Bolangir and Bichupali. Addressing a public meeting here, PM Modi said that on this auspicious occasion of festivals, all the Odisha residents and all the citizens of the country have many auspicious wishes. On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Odisha has given the country many stars in the sports in the country. This era and round are ours. We just need to make honest efforts and persistent efforts.
He said that today the new passport service centres have started in Kendrapara, Puri, Jagatsingh, Bargarh, Kandhamal and Balangir. Now the people here do not need to go too far for a passport. PM Modi said that Odisha has thus become a tourist attraction for tourists in every way. After four years, the central government has been engaged in developing heritage sites and faith sites.
The past government ruled like sultanates neglected country s rich heritage
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday accused the past governments at the Centre of ruling like "sultanates" and neglecting the country's rich heritage.
He said the government led by him is committed not only to conserving and preserving the country's rich cultural heritage but also to clubbing ancient identities with modernity.
"Past governments ruled like Sultanates and neglected our rich heritage. They ignored our glorious civilization and failed to pay attention to their preservation," Modi said at a BJP rally in this western Odisha town.
The prime minister said some people are even opposing the celebration of International Yoga Day without understanding that yoga is India's ancient asset.
Claiming that priceless antique pieces and ancient idols were stolen and moved out of the country in the past, he said the NDA government has taken concrete steps to bring back the precious idols from abroad.