Modi transformed lives of millions of people in last 11 yrs: CM Majhi

Says massive reduction of poverty reflects scale of devpt under Modi govt

- PBD BUREAU/PTI

ODISHA Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transformed the lives of millions, with over 27 crore Indians lifted out of extreme poverty in the last 11 years.

Majhi made these remarks during a press conference marking two milestones — 11 years of the Modi-led government at the Centre on June 9 and completion of one year of his state government on June 12.

Quoting a recent World Bank report, Majhi said the proportion of people living in extreme poverty in India dropped from 27.1 per cent to 5.3 per cent over the past 13 years.

"This means nearly 27 crore people have been freed from the torment of extreme poverty. This single indicator reflects the scale of development under the Modi government," he said.