Modi Nashik

1. PM Modi engages in ‘Swachhata Abhiyan’ at Nashik’s Kalaram temple.
2. Inaugurates Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link (MTHL), India’s longest sea bridge.
3. 21.8-kilometer-long bridge enhances connectivity between South Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.

Nashik, Jan 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi actively participated in the ‘Swachhata Abhiyan’ at the Kalaram temple in Nashik, Maharashtra, before inaugurating the Mumbai Trans-Harbour Link (MTHL), India’s longest sea bridge. The 21.8-kilometer-long bridge connects South Mumbai to Navi Mumbai.

During his visit to the Kalaram temple, PM Modi not only performed the cleaning campaign but also offered prayers and listened to the verses of ‘Bhavartha Ramayana’ written in Marathi by Sant Eknath.

The Kalaram temple, believed to have been built in 1700, has historical significance, with its present structure emerging after being destroyed by Mughals. Legend has it that Lord Ram killed 14,000 demons in just 1.5 minutes, leading to the temple being called ‘Kalaram.’

Earlier in the day, PM Modi paid floral tribute to Swami Vivekananda in Nashik on his birth anniversary.

Speaking at the Rashtriya Yuva Mahotsav at Nashik’s Tapovan Ground, he urged people to initiate cleanliness drives at temples across the country ahead of the consecration of the idol of Lord Ram in Ayodhya on January 22.

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Expressing pride in the youth power of India, PM Modi referred to the current era as ‘Amrit Kaal,’ emphasizing the significant role of youth in India’s global standing.

He highlighted India’s position among the top 5 economies and top 3 start-up systems globally, attributing these achievements to the innovative spirit of the youth.

On the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, PM Modi celebrated the day as a symbol of India’s youth power. He also extended greetings on Rashtriya Yuva Divas, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Rajmata Jija Bai, a symbol of ‘Nari Shakti’ (women empowerment) in India.