This nation is one and every person is together: Shri Narendra Modi in Punjab

Shri Modi also saluted the ‘veerbhoomi’ of Punjab which had given many sons to the Indian army, sacrificing their lives for the service of the nation, but strongly condemned the announcement of the ‘One Rank One Pension’ scheme for the servicemen by the Centre, mentioning that similar announcements were made during the reign of many Congress Finance Ministers, but the same never got implemented.  “One Ran One Pension was a long standing demand. Sadly the Centre plays with the emotions of our servicemen,” said Shri Modi, while also calling for the need to make our borders safe, citing it as the need-of-the-hour.

Shri Modi urged the people to vote for the BJP in the 2014 elections, and assured them of pro-people governance. “During elections NDA is National Democratic Alliance but in Government we work as National Development Alliance: I will not go as a PM but as a Chowkidaar. I will never let any Hand touch the coffers,” said Shri Modi, while taking a dig at the rampant corruption levels in the Congress government that had emptied the coffers meant for people’s progress.

Recalling the strong ties shared between Gujarat and Punjab, Shri Modi spoke of how farmers from Punjab and settled in Kutch, had made the region turn into green fields from being a barren land. He also highlighted the attribute of adaptability common to both communities by saying, “Go to any part of the world, and you will see a Gujarati family and a Sikh family. They are living peacefully with the society.” He further assured the Sikh farmers residing in Kutch that under no pretext will they be ever made to leave Gujarat. “This nation is one and every person is together: No Sikh farmer will leave Kutch. An officer can go but no Sikh farmer will leave Gujarat, and I am very clear on this,” said Shri Modi.

Shri Modi spoke of Punjab’s inspiring influence on the rest of the Nation by mentioning how the food and songs of the State were enjoyed by people from the rest of the country. “Your blessings are not only political. They are for making India a Vishwa Guru,” said Shri Modi, while appreciating the impact Punjab had on entire India.

Dignitaries and senior party members present during the rally included Shri Rajnath Singh, Punjab CM Shri Parkash Singh Badal and Deputy CM Shri Sukhbir Badal.