PM pays respects to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar at Chaitya Bhoomi in Mumbai

PM’s engagements on 11th October 2015

PM pays respects to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar at Chaitya Bhoomi in Mumbai

PM lays Foundation Stone of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Memorial

PM lays Foundation Stones of important infrastructure projects in Mumbai

PM calls on senior leaders Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Shri George Fernandes

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today visited Mumbai.

He paid respects to Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, at Chaitya Bhoomi in Mumbai. The Prime Minister later unveiled a plaque to mark the laying of Foundation Stone of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Memorial at the Indu Mills Compound, in Mumbai.

The Prime Minister unveiled the plaque for laying of the Foundation Stone of the Fourth Container Terminal of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port at Mumbai. At a public meeting, the Prime Minister also unveiled a plaque for the laying of Foundation Stone for two metro rail corridors.

Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister spoke of the contributions of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar to the nation. He said a world-class memorial would be built at the Indu Mills Compound, and said this memorial should have public participation from all villages of Maharashtra. He said that November 26th will be observed as Constitution Day, to generate awareness about Dr. Ambedkar’s contributions.

The Prime Minister strongly refuted all rumours about any review of the reservations policy. He said no one could take away the benefits that had been given by Dr. Ambedkar.

The Prime Minister appreciated the work being done by Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis, in areas such as speeding up infrastructure development, and the “Jal Sanchay” (water storage) facilities in rural areas.

The Prime Minister praised Union Ministers Shri Suresh Prabhu and Shri Nitin Gadkari for the work being done by them. He emphasized the importance of port-led development for the economic development of the country and the success of the Make in India initiative.

Earlier this morning, the Prime Minister made a courtesy call on senior leaders Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Shri George Fernandes on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan. 

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PM speaks to Shri KP Oli; congratulates him on being elected as the PM of Nepal

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has spoken to Shri KP Oli and congratulated him on being elected as the Prime Minister of Nepal.

During their conversation, Prime Minister invited Shri KP Oli to visit India.

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PM pays respects to Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar at Chaitya Bhoomi; lays Foundation Stone of Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Memorial

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the foundation stone laying ceremony of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Memorial, at Indu Mills Compound, Mumbai on October 11, 2015. The Governor of Maharashtra, Shri C. Vidyasagar Rao, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, the Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Shipping, Shri Nitin Gadkari, the Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri Vijay Sampla and other dignitaries are also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today visited Chaitya Bhoomi in Mumbai, where he paid respects to Bharat Ratna Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar.

The Prime Minister later unveiled a plaque to mark the laying of Foundation Stone of Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Memorial at the Indu Mills Compound, in Mumbai.

The Governor of Maharashtra Shri Ch. Vidyasagar Rao, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Devendra Fadnavis, and the Union Minister for Shipping Shri Nitin Gadkari were present on the occasion. 

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi unveiling the plaque to lay the foundation stone of the 4th Container Terminal, at J.N Port, Mumbai on October 11, 2015. The Governor of Maharashtra, Shri C. Vidyasagar Rao, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis and the Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Shipping, Shri Nitin Gadkari and other dignitaries are also seen.

PM lays foundation stone for Fourth Container Terminal of JNPT

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today unveiled the plaque for laying of the Foundation Stone of the Fourth Container Terminal of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port at Mumbai.

 The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi unveiling the plaque to lay the foundation stone of the Dahisar to DN Nagar Metro, in Mumbai on October 11, 2015. The Governor of Maharashtra, Shri C. Vidyasagar Rao, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, the Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Shipping, Shri Nitin Gadkari, the Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri Vijay Sampla are also seen.

The Governor of Maharashtra Shri Ch. Vidyasagar Rao, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri DevendraFadnavis, and the Union Minister for Shipping Shri Nitin Gadkari were present on the occasion. 

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PM calls on senior leaders Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Shri George Fernandes

On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today made a courtesy call on former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

The Prime Minister also made a courtesy call on former Union Minister Shri George Fernandes.