Amit Shah launches Rs 1,723-cr Delhi projects on PM's birthday

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of development projects worth Rs 1,723 crore in Delhi under the ‘Seva Pakhwada, marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday.

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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Union Minister Harsh Malhotra, and several other dignitaries attended the event.

Shah said citizens in India and abroad are wishing for the Prime Minister's long life and health, adding that Modi’s birthday has, for the past 11 years, been observed as Seva Pakhwada from September 17 to October 2. During this fortnight, governments and institutions across the country organise cleanliness drives and welfare programmes. This year, the Delhi government launched 17 new public welfare schemes as part of the initiative.

Highlighting Modis welfare policies, Shah said 25 crore people have been lifted above the poverty line and basic facilities have been provided to 60 crore poor citizens. He called this a historic achievement and said Seva Pakhwada reflects the government’s commitment to caring for every citizen.

Shah emphasised that Modi has always seen to it that Delhi gets more than its due in terms of development regardless of which party is ruling. He criticised the previous governments for not putting into effect the Prime Minister's health insurance scheme up to Rs 5 lakh.