Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah, on the occasion of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s 75^th birthday, inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of various development projects worth about ₹1,723 crore of the Delhi Government under the ‘Seva Pakhwada’ in New Delhi today. On this occasion, Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta, Union Minister Shri Harsh Malhotra, and many other dignitaries were present.

In his address, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah said that today every citizen of the country and people of Indian origin across the world are wishing from their hearts for the long life and good health of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. He said that when Shri Narendra Modi became the Prime Minister of the country, it was decided to celebrate his birthday as ‘Seva Pakhwada’. For the past 11 years, the entire nation has been celebrating Seva Pakhwada from 17^th September to 2^nd October. Shri Shah said that under Seva Pakhwada, village panchayats, district panchayats, state governments, and various offices of the Government of India not only undertake cleanliness drives but also launch many welfare schemes for the poor. He further said that today, on 17^th September, the Delhi Government too has started Seva Pakhwada and has launched 17 public welfare schemes.

Shri Amit Shah said that on the occasion of Prime Minister Modi’s birthday, through Seva Pakhwada, our government has started the tradition of caring for the welfare of every person. He added that in the last 11 years, Prime Minister Modi has not only provided facilities to 60 crore poor citizens of the country but also helped 25 crore people rise above the poverty line. Shri Shah said that bringing 25 crore people above the poverty line and providing basic facilities to 60 crore people is a very big effort and resolution. He said that the beginning of Sewa Pakhwada will inspire every youth of the country to take inspiration from Prime Minister Modi’s life and commit themselves to service of others.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that regardless of the party that governed the National Capital, Delhi, Prime Minister Modi without any discrimination has always provided more than what was due. He said that previous governments were discriminatory towards Delhi. He said that the health insurance scheme of up to ₹5 lakh introduced by PM Modi was not implemented by Delhi's previous government. Shri Shah emphasized that PM Modi considers the 140 crore people of India as his family and has dedicated his entire life to their welfare. He added that over the past 11 years, Modi ji has worked to secure the nation, develop it economically, bring new enthusiasm, energy, and facilities to every poor household, and instill the resolve for a great India in every child's mind.

Shri Amit Shah highlighted that the long-standing desire of the nation to build a Ram Temple in Ayodhya was fulfilled during PM Modi's tenure with the construction of a grand temple. He mentioned that whether it was about building the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, restoring the Somnath Temple with gold, or constructing the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, Modi Ji resolved many long-pending issues. The Home Minister said that PM Modi abolished Article 370 in his second term. Shri Shah said that in his 24 years of public service, Modi Ji has never taken a day off, tirelessly working every moment for the country's development and the welfare of the poor. He said that this dedication has elevated India from the 11th to the 4th largest economy globally, with a goal to reach the 3rd position by 2027. He said that such astonishing achievements are possible through determination and selfless work.

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah said that during the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, PM Modi resolved to make India the top nation globally. Shri Shah said that Modi ji has set a goal for India to lead in every field by August 15, 2047, uniting the entire nation with this vision. He emphasized that Modi ji is moving forward with the resolve to build a developed, secure, and prosperous India. Shri Shah also announced the inauguration of the Narela-Bawana Waste-to-Energy Plant in Delhi, which will process 3,000 tons of waste, alongside the Okhla plant handling 2,000 metric tons, to generate electricity, boosting the circular economy and green energy. He said, from the massive garbage mounds that once shamed the people of Delhi, the Modi government is starting to generate electricity from it. He said that the Modi government has reduced GST on essential items from 28% and 18% to 5% or zero percent. Shri Shah said that Modi ji has lowered taxes to zero or 5% on 395 items used by the common man. He urged people to buy domestically produced goods, emphasizing that every Indian should resolve to purchase Indian-made products. He stressed that promoting indigenous goods should become a habit and a collective resolve to achieve a prosperous India.

Union Home Minister asked whether infiltrators should be removed from our voter list or not. He questioned the opposition, asking whom they want to protect by carrying out the “Ghuspaithiya Bachao Yatra” (Save Infiltrators Yatra). Shri Shah said that the leader of the main opposition party, who is carrying out this “Ghuspaithiya Bachao Yatra” (Save Infiltrators Yatra) wants to win elections on the strength of infiltrators. He added that the opposition party wants infiltrators to remain in our voter list because it does not have faith in the people of this country and is seeking to win elections on the basis of infiltrators. Shri Amit Shah Modi government supports the process of cleansing the voter list and removing the names of infiltrators.

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