PM Modi lauds Nitish Kumar for banning alcohol at Prakash Parv in Patna

PM Modi and Nitish Kumar shared the stage for the first time. PM Modi was all praises for Nitish for bringing development in Bihar.

By: News Desk |
January 5, 2017 2:15 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a function organised at Patna’s Gandhi maidan along with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to mark Prakash Parv on 350th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh.

This is the first time that both of them are sharing the same stage.

PM Modi (Photo: PMO)

Here are the top highlights of the events:

-“The world should know how Guru Gobind Singh ji has inspired so many people. Guru Gobind Singh ji put knowledge at the core of his teachings and inspired so many people through his thoughts & ideals,” says PM Modi.

Guru Gobind Singh Ji is an epitome of sacrifice, he did so for humanity. The world must know he has inspired so many people: PM #PrakashParv pic.twitter.com/PQOH9pTHnN

— ANI (@ANI_news) January 5, 2017

– He thanked Nitish Kumar for organising such a event.

Thank CM Nitish Kumar,Bihar Govt& people of state for organising this special event, was told Nitish ji personally managed it: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/zZroGJun78

— ANI (@ANI_news) January 5, 2017

-The Prime Minister went on to hail Guru Gobind Singh saying that he did not believe in any social discrimination and social reforms.

Gobind Singh Ji fought against social evils to tie society with thread of unity;want to implement same principles in country-PM #PrakashParv pic.twitter.com/YuXpsdejq7

— ANI (@ANI_news) January 5, 2017

-While the Bihar government has been extremely vocal about the central government’s demonetisation move, hailed PM Modi for banning liquor when he was the Chief Minister of Gujarat.

Our Prime Minister was CM for 12years & he implemented prohibition of liquor very effectively in Gujarat: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar #PrakashParv pic.twitter.com/MvgSCMABft

— ANI (@ANI_news) January 5, 2017

-Prime Minister said, “I want to appreciate NitishKumar ji for the effort he has undertaken to save future generations from alcoholism.”

-He concluded saying, “We remember the greats who belong to Bihar. People from Bihar have distinguished themselves and served the nation. Bihar will play a major role in the development of the nation.”