Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Kalaburagi in Karnataka and Kancheepuram in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday to launch various development projects. Apart from addressing party workers at Nutan Vidyalaya Grounds in Kalaburagi, PM Modi will launch projects in various sectors, including energy, health and education.

In Tamil Nadu, actor Vijayakanth’s DMDK is in talks with the AIADMK for an alliance. Vijayakanth also skipped Modi’s rally.

Here are the highlights:

5:48 pm IST Adulteration alliance coming together only to stop me: Modi Adulteration alliance coming together only to stop Modi. NDA uncompromising against corruption, strong when it comes to national security, unforgiving against terrorism: Modi





4:46 pm IST Oppn will mock my poverty, my caste and my family: Modi Modi hatred reaching new levels. They have competition who will abuse Modi most. They will mock my poverty, mock my caste, mock my family. One Congress leader speaks of killing Modi. I am not bothered by their threats and abuses: Modi





5:44 pm IST 50 govts dismissed by Indira Gandhi herself: Modi People elected MGR’s government, but it was dissolved by the Congress. Congress misused Article 356 again and again. If they did not like a state govt, it was dismissed. 50 govts dismissed by Indira Gandhi herself. Even DMK was a victim, but opportunism prevailed over value for DMK: Modi





5:42 pm IST Congress insults strong regional leaders: Modi Our decisions are not taken by high command in Delhi. People are our high command. Supporting Congress and their allies means decisions will be taken sitting in AC rooms in Delhi, not in villages of TN. Congress insults strong regional leaders. Kamraj’s crime was that he challenged dictatorship of one family: Modi





5:38 pm IST Modi takes a dig at Opposition Some people guided by selfish political interests do not want a strong India or strong defence forces. India will not progress till regional aspirations are met: Modi





5:38 pm IST Tourism increases economic opportunities: Modi Tourism increases economic opportunities. Guides, shops, craftsman, restaurants and tea sellers earn. When foreign inflow of tourists rises, economy also grows. Defence corridor in TN will give opportunities to local industries and youngsters. We want to make India a hub of defence production: Modi





5:36 pm IST We negotiated release of Father Prem Kumar from terrorists in Afghanistan: PM We negotiated the release of Father Alexi Prem Kumar from terrorists in Afghanistan. Subsidy of Rs 7,000 crore for weavers. Upgradation of powerlooms a focus. Kancheepuram has a rich potential for tourism: Modi





5:32 pm IST Many fishermen captured by Sri Lanka returned home after govt’s intervention: Modi Everyone knows the story of Wing Commander Abhinandan, so I don’t want to repeat it here. Many fishermen captured by Sri Lanka returned home after govt’s intervention. Saudi prince also promised release of many Indian prisoners: Modi





5:30 pm IST Built 14,000 houses for Tamils in Sri Lanka’s Jaffna: Modi When I visited Sri Lanka, I went to MGR’s birthplace. We decided to build 14,000 houses for Tamils there. We have given 1,000 houses, and 3,000 houses are under construction stage. When the Sri Lankan government gives land, the remaining houses will be built there for Tamils. I am the first PM to visit Jaffna: Modi





5:30 pm IST Flights to and from TN will have Tamil announcements: Modi Flights departing from and arriving to Tamil Nadu will have Tamil announcements. Had interaction with Tamil brothers and sisters in Sri Lanka’s Jaffna: PM Modi





5:26 pm IST MGR worked extensively for downtrodden: Modi I am happy to inaugurate the statue of the son of the soil MGR. He is the most respected icon of India. MGR worked extensively for downtrodden. Happy to rename Chennai Central railway station after MGR: Modi





5:24 pm IST Centre’s focus on TN Centre’s focus on Tamil Nadu when it comes to developmental projects, be it roads, railways or electrification.





5:22 pm IST NDA committed to ‘creating TN that Jayalalithaa dreamt of’ PM Modi begins speech by saying that he, the MP from Kashi, has come to Kancheepuram. He praises Tamil language and says NDA government is committed to “creating the Tamil Nadu that amma Jayalalithaa dreamt of.”





5:14 pm IST PM controlled price hike: EPS PM Modi was very efficient in controlling price hike, says EPS, as he requests the PM to complete the Cauvery-Godavari river inter-linking project.





5:10 pm IST Other nations standing with India to tackle terror: EPS PM Modi is the only capable person to rule the country. People of India have decided to make Modi rule India again. Since he has visited various countries to keep relationships intact, other nations are standing with India to tackle terrorism: E Palaniswami





5:00 pm IST Vijayakanth’s photo removed from rally venue Vijayakanth’s photo has been removed from rally venue. Earlier, his photo featured along with PM Modi in a poster at the rally venue in Kancheepuram.





4:45 pm IST Vijayakanth skips PM Modi’s rally Vijayakanth skips Modi’s rally, with his brother-in-law and DMDK deputy secretary LK Sudheesh saying that talks are still undergoing with AIADMK, and therefore, the party chief did not attend the rally.





4:35 pm IST Vijayakanth’s photo appears along with PM Modi in poster at rally venue Actor Vijayakanth’s DMDK is in talks with AIADMK for an alliance in Tamil Nadu. Vijayakanth’s poster had appeared along with PM Modi at the rally venue in Kancheepuram.





4:28 pm IST EPS, OPS on stage along with Modi Tamil Nadu chief minister E Palaniswami and deputy CM O Panneerselvam present on stage along with PM Modi.





4:25 pm IST Modi pays tributes to MGR and Jayalalithaa PM Modi moves to Kilambakkam near Vandalur, a suburb of Chennai, where the NDA rally is to be held. He pays floral tributes to MGR and Jayalalithaa’s portraits kept on stage.





4:22 pm IST PM unveils former TN CM Ramachandran’s statue PM Modi unveils former Tamil Nadu chief minister MG Ramachandran’s statue via video conference. The statue has been erected at MGR Janaki College, Chennai.





4:20 pm IST PM inaugurates projects worth Rs 5,000 crore PM reaches meet venue near Chennai where he inaugurates a slew of road and railway projects worth Rs 5,000 crore. Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays foundation stone for various projects in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. pic.twitter.com/23hYDUBZXJ — ANI (@ANI) March 6, 2019





1:22 pm IST Opposition is getting together to remove me, I’m working to removing terrorism: PM Modi Remember when we began Jan Dhan how they mocked it. Same with Aadhar. But today, Aadhar has ensured that all routes for corruption for these people have been stopped. A complete majority government at the Centre after 30 years is completing its work. Our performance is for everyone to see. This is the reason the opposition talks about removing me day and night. They (the opposition) is getting together to remove me and I am working to removing terrorism. I want to remove corruption and poverty from the country.





1:20 pm IST PM Modi hits out at Oppn, says they forget farmers once elected This is the truth of dynastic politicians and the corrupt. They get votes in the name of farmers but forget once they get elected. Did they not ask for votes by promising farm loan waiver? Did they not say they would do complete waiver? Instead they filed cases against farmers. It is time to take them to account. They themselves don’t stick by their word but will create hurdles for those who work. They are not interested in joining the scheme because their relatives will not benefit: PM Modi





1:19 pm IST We brought to life projects stalled by Congress: PM Modi During elections last time I had come here and told you that I will not leave any stone unturned for the development of the common people. Since you elected this Pradhan Sevak I have worked to ensure the development of Karnataka. You know that many projects had been stalled by the Congress. We brought these to life: PM Modi





1:18 pm IST Farmers in Karnataka won’t forgive people who are against them: PM The farmers in Karnataka won’t forgive the people who are against them. If the Centre is giving money, why is the JD(S)-Congress government opposing it? They are doing so because we are transferring money straight to the accounts of farmers without any scope for corruption. These people who are used to corruption are betraying farmers: PM Modi





1:17 pm IST Karnataka CM is remote-controlled: PM Modi There are certain state governments which are worried after we announced cash transfer scheme for farmers. They oppose us and stab in the back of the farmers. Karnataka CM is remote-controlled : PM Modi





1:15 pm IST Projects stalled for years by Cong have been completed by NDA govt: PM PM Narendra Modi says the projects that were stalled for years by the Congress in Karnataka have been completed by NDA government.





1:10 pm IST In 2009, then govt decided to build medical college, its work was moving at snail’s pace: Modi In 2009, it was decided by then govt to build the medical college and its work was moving at snail’s pace. With our efforts, it’s now up and running : PM Modi in Karnataka’s Kalaburagi





1:05 pm IST Got opportunity to meet Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries: Modi Today, I got the opportunity to meet the beneficiaries of Ayushman Bharat in Karnataka. It’s truly transforming the lives of the poor : PM Modi



