When I Think Of Meghalaya, I Think Of Talented People, Vibrant Traditions: PM Modi In Shillong

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India is scaling new heights of success and that Meghalaya is making a strong contribution to it.

Security had been beefed up in Shillong ahead of his visit.

Source : PTI

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, said that when he thinks of Meghalaya, he thinks of the talented people and the vibrant traditions in the state. The Prime Minister made the statement while addressing a rally in Shillong ahead of Assembly elections in Meghalaya.

"When I think of Meghalaya, I think of talented people, vibrant traditions. I am here with a message of hope and development. India is scaling new heights of success and Meghalaya is making a strong contribution to it, said PM Modi, as reported by ANI.

When I think of Meghalaya, I think of talented people, vibrant traditions. I am here with a message of hope and development. India is scaling new heights of success and Meghalaya is making a strong contribution to it: PM Narendra Modi, in Shillong#meghalayaelection2023 pic.twitter.com/Yb0sbQawjJ

— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2023

Speaking further, PM Modi said that those who have been rejected by the people of the country, say that ‘Modi teri kabar khudegi’ (Modi your grave will be dug) while, people of India are saying ‘Modi tera kamal khilega’ (Modi your lotus will bloom). 

#WATCH | Some people who have been rejected by the country are immersed in sadness and are now saying 'Modi teri kabar khudegi' but the people of the country are saying 'Modi tera kamal khilega': PM Narendra Modi, in Shillong pic.twitter.com/ZfyKaPg2F9

— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2023

Before addressing the rally, the Prime Minister held a roadshow from Central Library till Police Bazar in Shillong, where he was welcomed by a huge crowd.

BJP supporters gather in large numbers to welcome PM Narendra Modi as the PM will shortly hold a roadshow in Meghalaya's Shillong. pic.twitter.com/iIbuldPnPs

— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2023

Security had been beefed up in Shillong ahead of his visit. More than 1,000 security personnel including Meghalaya Police and Central Armed Police Forces were deployed in the route of the roadshow and Police Bazar point in Shillong.

PM Modi was also scheduled to pay floral tributes to three freedom fighters of the state - U Tirot Sing, U Kiang Nangbah and Pa Togan Sangma in Shillong, according to ANI.

The Meghalaya assembly polls will be held on February 27 and the counting of votes will take place on March 2. This time the BJP is contesting in all 60 constituencies of the state.