Opposition only promote family interests: PM Modi in Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted Varanasi’s significant progress in healthcare, infrastructure, and connectivity. He also reiterated India’s ambition to host the 2036 Olympics, encouraging the youth of Kashi to start training early to shine on the global stage. Addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stone of 44 projects worth Rs 3,880 crore here, he said, "Our guiding mantra in serving the nation has always been 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas'. With this spirit, we continue to move forward for the betterment of every citizen". Modi said those hankering for power focus solely on promoting their own families, while his government works on the theme of inclusive development. He said in contrast, those who are power hungry play political games day and night, driven not by national interest but by a single-minded focus on family-based support and family-centric development.

हम देश के लिए उस विचार को लेकर चलते हैं, जिसका समर्पित भाव है, 'सबका साथ-सबका विकास'।

जो लोग सत्ता हथियाने के लिए दिन रात खेल खेलते रहते हैं, उनका सिद्धांत है, 'परिवार का साथ-परिवार का विकास'।

- पीएम श्री @narendramodi

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Among the projects inaugurated by Modi were schemes focused on rural development, including 130 drinking water projects, 100 new anganwadi centres, 356 libraries, a polytechnic college in Pindra, and a government degree college, Varanasi Divisional Commissioner Kaushal Raj Sharma said. The prime minister also inaugurated a transit hostel at the police lines and police barracks in Ramnagar and four rural roads, he said. Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath were among those present on the occasion.