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The countdown for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections has begun with Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing rallies in Manipur and Assam on Friday. Catch PM Modi in North East LIVE updates

7:12 PM

"The 'atke-latke-bhatke' (pending and forgotten) work culture prevailing during the previous government created a big loss for the country," Modi claimed. 

7:11 PM

Govt tracked and implemented projects worth Rs 12 trn 'lying in ditch': PM

 

PM Modi on Friday slammed the work culture prevailing under the previous government and said that after 2014, his government tracked and expeditiously implemented projects worth Rs 12 trillion which were "lying in a ditch" or "consigned to files". (Read more here) 

 

Addressing a rally in state capital Imphal, he alleged that under the earlier government, projects worth Rs 100 crore used to be completed at an escalated cost of Rs 200-250 crore, and this misuse of national wealth made him impatient.

7:04 PM

Despite a boycott call given by some insurgent outfits, there was a huge crowd at Hapta Kangjeibung where Modi addressed a public meeting.

7:02 PM

Modi said the Integrated Check Post at Moreh, the border town of Manipur, will benefit the people of both India and Myanmar in trade and tourism. 

7:02 PM

'Delhi now closer to the North East'

 

The prime minister said that Delhi was now closer to the northeastern region. He said: "As Prime Minister, I have visited the region 30 times." (Read more here)

7:01 PM

Modi invokes Mary Kom

 

Modi praised Manipuri women for being at the forefront in all spheres. He recalled how Mary Kom, the international pugilist, had won fame for India. "It is in appreciation of the brilliant sportspersons of Manipur that the National Sports University was opened in Manipur," he said. (Read more here) 

7:01 PM

Modi said that 18,000 remote villages in Manipur had been electrified.

7:01 PM

The prime minister said that helicopter services had been introduced for the people and the construction of the Jiribam-Toupul rail line was progressing.

7:00 PM

Modi blames Congress for delayed projects in Manipur

 

In Manipur, Modi said that most of the projects were delayed by the previous Congress government, thereby wasting more money. "If the projects had been completed without delay, people would have benefited," he said. (Read more here) 

3:09 PM

The prime minister inaugurated eight key development projects and laid the foundation stones for four schemes in Manipur. 

3:08 PM

'Have developed system for delayed projects'

Considering this, PM Modi said he developed a system in the Prime Minister's Office. Under it, discussions were held with officials of the Centre and the state on the pending projects, impediments were removed and the implementation was expedited. 

3:07 PM

Modi alleged that projects worth Rs 12 trillion were "lying in a ditch" and "remained in files" during the tenures of previous governments.

3:07 PM

Addressing a rally in Imphal, Modi alleged that during previous governments, projects worth Rs 100 crore would be completed at an escalated cost of Rs 200-250 crore, and said this "misuse" of national wealth made him impatient. 

3:07 PM

Manipur projects 'lying in ditch' expedited after 2014: PM Modi

 

PM Modi on Friday alleged that key development projects for Manipur were "lying in a ditch" during the tenures of previous governments and said the NDA government was tracking and implementing them expeditiously. (Read more here) 

1:45 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates several development projects and dedicates 400kV double circuit Silchar-Imphal line, in Imphal. Chief Minister N Biren Singh also present.