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A mega event was organised at India Gate in New Delhi on Saturday evening to mark the completion of two years of the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre.
Most of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ministerial colleagues attended the event. Besides this, the government has launched a series of events to highlight its achievements. The highlight of the celebrations were a mega show at India Gate titled 'Ek Nayi Subah' or 'A New Dawn' which began at 5 pm on Saturday evening.
Amitabh Bachchan, Vidya Balan, raveen Tandon have already appeared on the show. More Bollywood celebrities are expected to be a part of it soon.
Catch the live updates from the event here:
People of India have placed their faith in us. We've left no stone unturned in our hard work. We dream of Team India: PM Modi at India Gate
— ANI (@ANI_news) May 28, 2016
*Over the last 15 days, the work of the Government of India is being very carefully analysed and all aspects are being seen closely
*In the process we have got renewed faith and enthusiasm. The blessings of the people are also increasing.
*We saw two things over the last few days: on one side there is 'Vikasvad' and other side is 'Virodhvad'. And between these two, the public decides.
*In a democracy it is vital to analyse everyone's work. But we can't make a mistake of creating a false atmosphere of despondency
*Those who were earlier looting the nation are not enthused by this Government
*Work done by the present Govt is compared to the work done by the previous Govt, what used to happen before and now
*If we compare the work done by the previous Govt, you will notice the developments done by the present govt
*No one can disagree that previous Govt was infected with corruption,but after we came to power we stressed on eradicating corruption
*In our campaign to stop corruption, we saved over Rs 36000 crore leakages
*It is important to trust our citizens
*The people of India have placed their faith in us. We have left no stone unturned in our hardwork. We dream of Team India
*Yes what we know is money belongs to the poor and the poor must get the fruits of development
*In the next 3 years we will bring LPG connections to 5 crore people
*For good governance, it is imperative for the Govt to trust its citizens
Watch Prime Minister Narendra Modi speak LIVE here:
(Courtesy: ANI)
Bollywood actress Kajol who was recently made a member of the Prasar Bharti board said that her goal will be to improve the communication between people and govt.
Will join 'Ek Nayi Subah' programme shortly. You can join live. https://t.co/jzzDvIvnyr
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 28, 2016
Union Minister VK Singh said that due to the Skill India initiative, introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, youth has been empowered to do things on their own and not depend on the govt.
WATCH NOW :हम होगें कामयाब by the electrifying child-prodigy #MotiKhan @ #eknayisubahondd on https://t.co/Xo6XmrccyR pic.twitter.com/Kx909BTuMO
— Doordarshan National (@DDNational) May 28, 2016
Union Minister Mahesh Sharma praised Prime <Minister Narendra Modi for introducing affordable air travel to the middle class families in India.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said, "Incomplete projects were lying around and we completed them. Politics of development is our priority."
Gadkari also said that waterways travelling will be the game-changer and the government's biggest achievement.
WATCH NOW: जय हो by the fabulous #Prince Dance Troupe at #eknayisubahondd on https://t.co/Xo6XmrccyR pic.twitter.com/DDxp8dmp0t
— Doordarshan National (@DDNational) May 28, 2016
Discussing the farmer's issue, Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said that it is the first time since independence that a budget has kept the farmer at the centre.
Union Minister Radha Mohan Singh blamed the previous government for the troubles that farmers faced. Singh also appreciated the NDA govt's schemes that are benefiting the farmer greatly.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh heaped praises on Narendra Modi and said that before Modi no one even thought of a health card for soil which is not changing the lives of farmers.
A dazzling performance from #PadmaShri #GulaboDevi & her sapera dancers @#eknayisubahondd on https://t.co/Xo6XmrccyR pic.twitter.com/mO7wCHrUf1
— Doordarshan National (@DDNational) May 28, 2016
Another Bollywood celebrity to join the event was Vidya Balan who showed support to the govt's Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan.
The actress said that she never felt any hesitation in becoming a part of the campaign that promotes an end to open defecation as she could imagine the plight of women who had to go in the open.
Having a discussion on govt's efforts to bring electricity to all corners of India were Najma A Heptulla, Ramvilas Paswan, Jayant Sinha and Manoj Tiwari.
"People from UP and Bihar who left their homes just for electricity have now started coming back," said actor Manoj Tiwari and thanks PM Modi and Piyush Goyal for bringing electricity.
WATCH NOW : @Kailashkher pays musical tribute to #SwachhBharat campaign on https://t.co/Xo6XmrccyR pic.twitter.com/B1akujlhcq
— Doordarshan National (@DDNational) May 28, 2016
Instead of Gujarat CM Anandiben Patel, his rumoured replacement Nitinbhai Patel was seen attending the mega event. There have been reports recently of Anandiben Patel being removed as the CM of Gujarat.
(Related read: Will Anandiben Patel be removed as the CM of Gujarat?)
Union Ministers Uma Bharti and Chuadhary Birender Singh were invited on stage to talk about Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan.
"The previous governments spent the money in an unplanned way while we have a clear approach to clean Ganga," Uma Bharti said.
Bharti further added that even though today Ganga is in the 10 most dirtiest rivers in the world, by 2018 it will be among the ten cleanest rivers.
Chaudhary Birender Singh stressed on the govt's targets on building toilets and said that the mission of the govt is to end open-defecation completely
Slamming the earlier UPA govt, MoS Home Kiren Rijiju said that the Nirbhaya Fund was created by the last govt but they never used the money. "We have undertaken many programmes and are implementing them rapidly," Rijiju said.
On the medical front, explaining govt initiatives, JP Nadda said that Mission Indradhanush was launched for immunisation that is helping the children who are usually left out.
"I come from a family where I faceds no discrimination. But many women face the problem out there and women need to be given oppurtunities. For the first time, I see a great enthusiasm to do so."
She then spoke about helping an orphanage of 30 children adn caregivers who were thrown out to the streets by their landlord; she said that she gave them shelter for over a year and with the help of her friend Karan Johar, she built a new orphanage for them.
Also present at one of the discussions on govt's initiatives for women and children were Union Ministers Maneka Gandhi, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, JP Nadda and acress Raveena Tandon.
Maneka Gandhi said, "11 lakh children were rescued in February while 13 lakh children were saved in MArch with the help of govt initiatives. The government has also launched a national portal for lost and found children with the help of which hundreds have been found."
Indian Idol Junior winner Nahid Afrin sings 'Dil Hai Chotta Sa' at the event.
A 7th standard girl asked Amitabh Bachchan, "How did you become Big B?"
Big B sits down on the floor and says, "Big B is just a name media has given me. Here look, I am smaller than you now."
Amitabh Bachchan speaks at the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme:
*It's time we realise that half the population of the country cannot be left behind
* The country's growth is intrinsically connected with the development of women
*Please do not think of women as the weaker gender
* Women are far stronger than men when we talk about inner-strength
Dancers graces the event with their performance in the opening ceremony.
(Img Couretsy: DD Twitter)
