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UDHAMPUR, Mar 18: Union Minister of State in PMO with independent Charge of North Eastern States , Dr Jitendra Singh today said that the verdict of people in recently held elections in five states especially in Uttar Pradesh and Uttrakhand showed that people fully endorsed the polices and programmes of Narendra Modi Government at Centre especially his crucial decision of demonetization taken just five months ahead of Assembly elections.
Addressing a function here, today in connection with holding of Digidhan Mela which was second of its kind in the State after the one held in Jammu on January 15, Dr Jitendra Singh said this is only possible by the credibility created by a leader like Narendra Modi who is closely linked to the masses.
Dr Jitendra Singh who was the chief guest on the occasion said it is first time in the country that a poor man feels proud of his honesty as the Prime Minister while taking oath of office on May 26, 2014 declared that his Government is dedicated to poorest of poor and down-trodden.
Dr Jitendra Singh who gave full credit to the youth for supporting BJP and Narendra Modi in these elections, said there is 65 to 70 percent population of youth below the age of 35 to 40 years in our country. He said despite being lured by opposition parties the youth rejected the politics of caste, creed, colour, region and religion by supporting the developmental policies and programmes of Narendra Modi and gave their verdict in favour of BJP.
The Union Minister said that it was not the polarization of voters on the name of Hindu and Muslims but the polarization on the name of poor, farmers and youth for development of the country and welfare of the people.
Pointing towards the note ban, he said it did not make any difference for the poor but for hoarders of black money.
The Union Minister said that Narendra Modi while commenting on the landslide victory in UP and Uttrakhand asked the Party men that they should be humble. His (PM) message to youth is that they should take care of the nation as they are the future of New India concept given by him.
Asking the people of Udhampur as well as entire State of J&K to take the benefit of welfare schemes launched by Narendra Modi Government, Dr Jitendra Singh said it is a golden opportunity for the people of the State as Modi Government is very much keen for development of backward states like J&K and North East.
He said the Digidhan Mela was to be held at Srinagar as per schedule but it could not be held there due to Code of Conduct and on March 15 he asked DC Udhampur Naresh Kumar to make arrangements at Udhampur for the programme and he in a short notice made such a arrangement with the support of NITI Ayog and National Payment Corporation.
He said opening of Passport Office at Udhampur, laying foundation of FM Radio Station in the town and Conservation of Devika river are the major projects for the development of Udhampur and welfare of the people of the town.
Dr Jitendra Singh said besides, various projects worth thousands of crores of rupees were brought for the State and this was only possible after the follow up to these schemes was made on daily basis in Union Capital by him.
He asked the DC Udhampur to prepare DPRs for 170 crore Devika Conservation Project by hiring an expert agency.
Addressing the function, MoS for Finance and Relief Ajay Nanda who was guest of honour said that Digidhan Mela has been organized to make the PM’s dream of cashless India a success.
He said mega draw will be held on the last day of function of Digidhan Mela on April 14 coinciding with birthday of Dr B R Ambedkar and first prize winner will get a cash prize of Rs one crore , second winner will get Rs 50 lakh and third winner will get Rs 25 lakh respectively.
In his address MLA Udhampur and former Minister Pawan Gupta gave credit to Dr Jitendra for brining various new projects to Udhampur and other parts of his constituency. He said he deserves credit for bringing Digidhan mela to Udhampur which otherwise was to be held at Srinagar. With this Mela people will learn about cashless economy.
MLA Chenani Deena Nath Bhagat who also spoke on the occasion gave credit to Dr Jitendra Singh for Devika Conservation Project and bringing other road projects under various schemes to the State.
Others who spoke on the occasion included Dr Manoj Singh representative of NITI Ayog, Sanjeev Varma, Commissioner Secretary, Information Technology, S S Sehgal, Executive President J&K Bank and DC Udhampur Neeraj Kumar.
On the occasion the winners of lucky draw were presented mementos by the Union Minister.
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