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Hindustan Times
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Declined US President Trump's invite to Washington to come to Odisha: PM Modi
Bhubaneswar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he declined an invitation from US President Donald Trump to visit Washington after his official visit to Canada because he had to come to Odisha, the sacred land of Lord Jagannath. Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets the gathering during a public meeting in Bhubaneswar on Friday. (DD/ANI) 'During my visit, US President Donald Trump called me and said 'since you're already in Canada, why not come to Washington too? Let's have a meal and talk.' He extended a warm invitation. I respectfully told the President of the United States, 'Thank you for your kind invitation, but it is essential for me to go to the sacred land of Mahaprabhu.' And so, I humbly declined his offer, because your love and the devotion to Mahaprabhu drew me irresistibly to this holy land,' PM Modi said at an event in Bhubaneswar to mark the first anniversary of the BJP government led by Mohan Majhi. Modi said Odisha was a radiant beacon of India's rich heritage. 'For thousands of years, it has been a cornerstone of Indian culture, contributing to its growth and vibrancy. Today, as the ideals of development and heritage form the foundation of India's progress, Odisha's significance and role in this journey have grown even greater,' he added. 'Today is a very special day. Today, the first BJP government in Odisha has successfully completed one year. This anniversary is not just of the government; it is the anniversary of the establishment of good governance. This one year was dedicated to public service and public trust. When the BJP government in Odisha is completing its first year, all of you are busy preparing for the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath. Mahaprabhu is our idol and inspiration and with the blessings of Mahaprabhu, the issues related to the Srimandir have also been resolved,' he said. PM Modi also unveiled the Odisha Vision Document, a roadmap for the state's development goals anchored around the centenary of Odisha's formation as India's first linguistic state in 2036 and India's 100 years of independence in 2047, an official statement said. The vision document aims to transform Odisha into a $500 billion economy by 2036 and a $1.5 trillion economy by 2047. Additionally, he launched the 'Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana' initiative to honour eminent Odias by developing their birthplaces into cultural hubs. The Prime Minister launched multiple development projects covering critical sectors such as drinking water, irrigation, agricultural infrastructure, health infrastructure, rural roads and bridges, sections of national highways, and a new railway line. He flagged off new train services extending rail connectivity to Boudh district for the first time and launched 100 electric buses under the Capital Region Urban Transport initiative to promote eco-friendly urban mobility.
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Business Standard
10 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Rejected Trump's invite to come to land of Jagannath: PM Modi in Odisha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that he declined an invitation from former United States President Donald Trump in favour of visiting the eastern Indian state of Odisha, which he described as the land of Lord Jagannath. "Just two days ago, I was in Canada for the G7 summit, and the US President Trump called me. He said, since you have come to Canada, go via Washington, we will have dinner together and talk. He extended the invitation with great insistence. I told the US President, thank you for the invitation. It is very important for me to go to the land of Mahaprabhu, and hence I politely declined his invitation and your love and devotion to Mahaprabhu brought me to this land," PM Modi said, as quoted by news agency ANI. The Prime Minister's remarks came during his public address in Bhubaneswar, where he is on a visit ahead of upcoming religious and cultural observances related to the Jagannath Yatra. 105 development projects announced PM Modi also launched 105 development projects worth over ₹18,600 crore during his visit to Odisha. The projects span key sectors such as drinking water, irrigation, healthcare, rural connectivity, highways, and railway infrastructure. At an event held at Janata Maidan, the Prime Minister flagged off several railway services, including the first passenger train to Boudh district following the inauguration of the Sonepur–Purunakatak railway line. Additional rail developments included the launch of the third and fourth lines between Sarla and Sason, and a fourth line between Jharsuguda and Jamga. Modi also flagged off 100 electric buses under the Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) system. The Prime Minister unveiled the 'Odisha Vision Document', a long-term roadmap for the state's development. Prepared with public input, the document sets out economic goals tied to the centenary of Odisha's formation in 2036 and India's 100th year of independence in 2047. It outlines plans to grow the state's economy to $500 billion by 2036 and $1.5 trillion by 2047. During the event, he also felicitated several women achievers, including participants of the 'Lakhpati Didi' initiative. The programme, under the Ministry of Rural Development, supports women in self-help groups (SHGs) to earn a household income above ₹1 lakh annually through sustainable livelihoods.
Mint
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Mint
In Odisha, PM Modi says he declined Donald Trump's invite to US due to THIS reason – ‘very important for me to go to…'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on June 20 that he had declined an invitation from US President Donald Trump to visit Washington and had instead chosen to visit Odisha, the sacred land of Lord Jagannath. PM Modi arrived in Odisha on June 20, a day after returning from his five-day trip to Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia. 'Just two days ago, I was in Canada for the G7 summit and the US President Trump called me. He said, since you have come to Canada, go via Washington, we will have dinner together and talk. He extended the invitation with great insistence. I told the US President, thank you for the invitation,' Modi said, speaking at a public event in Bhubaneswar. From Canada, Modi travelled to Croatia on June 18 before returning to India on June 20. President Trump had invited PM Modi to meet during his current visit to the USA, but due to a pre-existing schedule, PM Modi was unable to accept the invitation. Both leaders agreed to meet in the near future, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on June 18. It is very important for me to go to the land of Mahaprabhu and hence I politely declined his invitation. "It is very important for me to go to the land of Mahaprabhu and hence I politely declined his invitation and your love and devotion to Mahaprabhu brought me to this land," Modi said in Odisha. PM Modi participated in the first anniversary function of the BJP's maiden government in the state and launched development projects worth over ₹ 18,600 crore.
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Declined Trump's invite to US to coming to land of Lord Jagannath,' says PM Modi; flags off Boudh rail link ahead of Rath Yatra
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said he declined a dinner invitation from US President Donald Trump during his visit to Canada for the G7 summit, in order to attend a public programme in Odisha and to visit the 'land of Mahaprabhu. ' 'Just two days ago, I was in Canada for the G7 summit and the US President Trump called me,' PM Modi said. 'He said, since you have come to Canada, go via Washington, we will have dinner together and talk. He extended the invitation with great insistence. I told the US President, thank you for the invitation. It is very important for me to go to the land of Mahaprabhu and hence I politely declined his invitation. Your love and devotion to Mahaprabhu brought me to this land. ' — ANI (@ANI) The Prime Minister's remarks came during a public address in Bhubaneswar to mark the first anniversary of the BJP government in Odisha. Hailing the occasion, PM Modi said, 'This anniversary is not just of the government; it marks the establishment of good governance. This one year has been dedicated to public service and public trust.' He congratulated chief minister Mohan Majhi and his team. During the address, PM Modi also praised the decision by the Odisha government to open all four doors of the Sri Jagannath Temple and give access to the Ratna Bhandar, the temple treasury. 'This is not a matter of political victory or defeat. It has been done to respect the faith of crores of devotees,' he said, adding that the issues around the temple had been resolved with divine blessings. The Prime Minister drew comparisons with other BJP-ruled states, such as Assam and Tripura, which he said were once troubled by violence and underdevelopment but are now progressing steadily. 'Assam and Tripura show how the people's mandate for change can bring peace and growth,' he said. PM Modi also flagged off new train services to Boudh district, giving the area its first-ever railway connectivity. The move, he said, was part of the Centre's broader push to boost infrastructure in previously neglected regions. His visit comes just ahead of the annual Rath Yatra in Puri, a key religious event for devotees of Lord Jagannath. PM Modi linked the recent policy decisions in the state with the upcoming yatra and underlined the BJP's continued commitment to both governance and faith-based traditions.
