No Privatization Of The Indian Railways: Modi

PM Modi has clarified that the government has no intentions of privatizing the Indian Railways. He was addressing a gathering in his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi.

The PM flagged off the WDP4D locomotive at Diesel Locomotives Work (DLW) in the presence of Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu. He went there after having showered tributes at Madan Mohan Malaviya from the Assi Ghat.

He said, “I have heard that 96% of the rail engine is prepared in the country; but it is my deep wish that 100% of the same should be made in India."

He proposed four railway universities in four corners of the country. He also talked about the skill development in the rail technology.

Earlier from the Assi Ghat, he congratulated Malaviya and former PM Vajpayee as today is the birthday of both the right wing icons. Yesterday the government conferred the Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian honor on both of them.   

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The President's office announced today that former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee and freedom fighter and educationist Madan Mohan Malaviya will be honored by Bharat Ratna. The Bharat Ratna happens to be the highest civilian award of India.

"Atal ji means so much to everyone. A guide, inspiration & giant among giants. His contribution to India is invaluable," tweeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi today.

Vajpayee, 89, is a three times PM, and is BJP's most popular leader till date. He was the PM of India till 2004 and is popular across all party lines. He abstained from politics in 2009 due to bad health.

Senior party leader and a longtime colleague, LK Advani has said, "[he has a] blemish free record and deserves the Bharat Ratna." The BJP has always demanded a Ratna for Vajpayee. And severely criticised the government last year when Sachin Tendulkar and CNR Rao were conferred the award and Vajpayee wasn't.   

A Ratna for Madan Mohan Malaviya was one of PM Modi's promises he made during during his for the general election held in April-May this year.

Malaviya, popularly known as Mahamana, was the founder of the Banaras Hindu University. He was a two times president of the INC. He was also the chairman of the Hinduatan Times newspaper for a considerable amount of time. 

Forty three people have been given the Bharat Ratna till date.

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