PM Modi slams Opposition during his Mumbai visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly slammed the opposition accusing them of spreading fake narratives about unemployment citing a report by the RBI that says eight crore new jobs were made available in the country in the last three to four yearsSpeaking at an event in Mumbais Goregaon suburb after launching and laying the foundation stone for reportedly Rs 29000 crore projects in the road railway and port sectors in the city the PM also said small and big investors have welcomed the NDAs third term with enthusiasmPeople are aware that only the government of the government of the National Democratic Alliance can provide stability he said reported PTIAs per a PTI report PM Modi took a swipe at the opposition that had made unemployment a key issue in the recent Lok Sabha polls and said The RBI recently published a detailed report on employment As per the report around eight crore new jobs were created in the last three to four years This figure has silenced those spreading fake narratives on jobsHe said there has been a generation of employment at a record level in the last four years despite the coronavirus pandemic reported PTIThose who spread fake narratives are enemies of investment infrastructure development and the countrys growth Their every policy is about betraying youth and stalling employment Now they are getting exposed as people are rejecting their lies the PM said according to PTISkill development and employment are needed in the country and our government is working in this direction he saidModi noted that the upcoming infrastructure projects in and around Mumbai will boost the connectivity of the city with nearby areas which ensures better facilities as well as safety for women reported PTIThe expansion of the metro rail network in the metropolis is going on at a rapid pace rising from just 8 kilometres ten years ago to 80 kilometres now while work on 200 kilometres is underway the PM saidIn Maharashtra according to the PTI report the length of national highways has trebled adding the GoregaonMulund Link Road which will act as a major eastwest connector in the northern part of the city was a fine example of a balance between conserving nature and developmentThe twin tunnels connecting Thane and Borivali will ensure the distance between the two areas will be covered in minutes the PM notedThe transformation of railways is benefiting Mumbai and Maharashtra he said reported PTIThe redevelopment works at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and AjniNagpur were reportedly happening at a rapid paceThe new platforms at CSMT and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus two of the main junctions of the Central Railway in Mumbai have been inaugurated and will enable the railways to run 24coach trains the PM said reported PTIThe Centre has also reported having approved the Rs 76000 crore Vadhavan port in Dahanu in Palghar which will generate 10 lakh jobs the PM saidHe said Maharashtra has a glorious history a capable present and the dream of a prosperous futureAs per the PTI report it is the state that has a critical role to play in Viksit Bharat as it has power in the industry agriculture and finance sectorsMy aim is to make Maharashtra the worlds biggest financial powerhouse and to make Mumbai a global fintech capital he saidOur aim is to improve everyones standard of living and make the quality of life the best This is why efforts are being made to improve the connectivity of areas close to Mumbai the PM addedThe PM said Coastal Road and Atal Setu are now complete and recalled efforts by some to stall the sea bridgeTalking about the Atal Setu the countrys longest sea bridge connecting Mumbai and Navi Mumbai PM noted that the people have now realised how beneficial it isHe noted Some 20000 vehicles use it every day and it is estimated that Rs 2025 lakh worth of fuel is saved and people take less time to reach PanvelWith inputs from PTI