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PM Modi is on a two day visit in poll bound Gujarat.
Updated : Oct 08, 2017, 04:29 PM IST
Narendra Modi on Sunday embarked on his maiden visit to Vadnagar in Gujarat after he assumed the office of Prime Minister.
Earlier, he struck a nostalgic note, tweeting that his visit will bring back several memories from his childhood.
I look forward to visiting Vadnagar, my hometown tomorrow morning. This visit will bring back several memories from my childhood.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 7, 2017
His schedule for Day 2 includes launching the Intensified Mission Indradhanush to accelerate progress towards the goal of full immunization coverage, distributing e-tablets to health workers to mark the launch of ImTeCHO - an innovative mobile phone application to improve performance of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) workers.
Later in the afternoon, the PM will arrive at Bharuch and lay the foundation stone for Bhadbhut Barrage, to be built over the Narmada River. He will also flag off the Antyodaya Express between Udhna (Surat, Gujarat), and Jaynagar (Bihar) and unveil plaques to mark the laying of foundation stone, and inauguration of various plants of Gujarat Narmada Fertiliser Corporation.
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3.20 pm
#WATCH: PM Modi says, 'desh ko lootne wale kitne bhi ikathhe ho jaayein imaandari hi jeetegi' pic.twitter.com/TtPpc6pScw
— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2017
3:15 pm
PM Modi addresses rally in Bharuch
#WATCH Live from Gujarat: PM Modi addresses a public rally in Bharuch. https://t.co/yWRWaQB3Lb
— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2017
"The Antyodaya Express is a commendable initiative by the Rail Ministry. It connects people and particularly helps those who are from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and work away from their home."
"Antyodaya Express makes it easier for people from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to go home for Chhath Puja."
3:00 pm
Bharuch: PM Modi flags of Antyodaya Express between Udhna in Surat and Jaynagar in Bihar. (Visual of Antyodaya Express from Surat) pic.twitter.com/6qFxIPyvKg
— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2017
Bharuch, Gujarat: PM Modi lays foundation stone of a barrage over Narmada River. pic.twitter.com/Ip4aCT1VTf
— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2017
12:40 pm
Today I met youngsters from a medical college. We as a society require more doctors who can serve people: PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/zYH2XApx6f
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 8, 2017
12:25 pm:
#WATCH: PM Modi talks about Chinese President says,'scholar Xuanzang visited my village in India & in China he visited Pres Xi's village' pic.twitter.com/jZOuCTlxxM
— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2017
12:20 pm:
"I am happy that I have got to inaugurate projects relating to the health sector, particularly Intensified Mission Indradhanush" - PM Modi
"We brought prices of stents down. Work is constantly being done to make healthcare affordable for the poor."
12:15 pm
Coming back to one's home town and receiving such a warm welcome is special. Whatever I am today is due to the values I have learnt on this soil, among you all in Vadnagar: PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/Ko9nR5I1ir
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 8, 2017
11:30 am
I go back with your blessings and assure you that I will work even harder for the nation: PM @narendramodi to the people of Vadnagar pic.twitter.com/9hWUprRcT3
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 8, 2017
Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to launch Mission Intensified Indra Dhanush, an immunization program, in #Vadnagar. pic.twitter.com/JFh8qHqOlK
— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2017
11:15 am
Gujarat: PM Narendra Modi interacts with students at #Vadnagar's GMERS Medical College. pic.twitter.com/JNUF1hWm60
— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2017
11:00 am
Gujarat: PM Narendra Modi dedicates #Vadnagar's GMERS Medical College to the nation; Gujarat CM, Dy CM & Union Min JP Nadda also present. pic.twitter.com/M9ySQBIcfZ
— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2017
10:40 am
Gujarat: PM Narendra Modi offers prayers at #Vadnagar's Hatkeshwar Temple. pic.twitter.com/VMMCtSFK7S
— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2017
10:30 am: PM Modi visits his school in Vadnagar
#WATCH: #Visuals of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he reached his school in #Vadnagar, #Gujarat pic.twitter.com/hIl6DRgI25
— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2017
9:40 am: PM Modi's roadshow in Vadnagar
#WATCH: PM Narendra Modi's roadshow in his hometown #Vadnagar, crowd chants 'Modi Modi' #Gujarat pic.twitter.com/twwMQ7AfDl
— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2017
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshow underway in his hometown #Vadnagar amid loud cheers by the crowd #Gujarat pic.twitter.com/bshRsAlrgw
— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2017
9:30 am: PM arrives in Vadnagar
#Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in his hometown #Vadnagar, waves to the crowd pic.twitter.com/BuMMMSLwsy
— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2017
8:45 am: PM Modi's hometown prepares to welcome him
On the second day of his #Gujarat visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to visit his hometown #Vadnagar, gearing up to welcome him pic.twitter.com/4d32de0MFx
— ANI (@ANI) October 8, 2017