Modi in Gujarat: Prime Minister curses the hospital he inaugurates in Surat

Surat: "If you would have built a factory or started up a some other initiative I would have given my good wishes to you but curse is all what I have for this hospital," were the words that came from Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he inaugurated the multi-specialty hospital in the Surat city of Gujarat on Monday.

The master of words, Prime Minister, has his own unique way of attracting people and media. Modi was addressing a gathering after inaugurating a multi-specialty hospital, here, where he jokingly stated, "I have to curse this hospital to bless the people of my country because giving good wishes to this hospital would mean I am praying for an unhealthy future of my countrymen."

The Prime Minister also assured the people of being provided with cheaper stents and medicines. "Many pharma firms are unhappy with my decision of cheaper stents, medicines. My government would soon bring a law for cheaper generic medicines."

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The PM further said, "We have also planned to introduce the stents for heart patients on cheaper rates. The stents that earlier costed to lakhs are now available in thousands."

PM Modi further said, "the BJP government values hardwork over money and it doesn't matter whether this project cost Rs 500 crore or 5000 crore it was built through the hardwork of the people here and it inculcates family values. I wish that no one should need it's services, but in case you do, I will pray that no one has to come here again."

The PM also announced that he will be visiting Israel in July. "You all are closely connected with Israel and thus, I am visiting their as your representative," said the PM.

It could be mentioned that Narendra Modi would be the first Prime Minister till date to visit Israel.

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In slides ahead: what PM Modi said in Gujarat...

What else he said in Surat:

• We have fixed the prices for around 700 medicines to ensure affordability for poor.
• The government will ensure that the doctors prescribes only generic medicines so that monopoly of big medicine outlets can be broken.
• My government values the importance of a healthy society, which is why they are tirelessly working towards it.
• It was the BJP government that has brought in a healthcare policy after a gap of 15 years.
• Surat has always treated me like a family and I love coming back to the place because it feels like home.
• I always inaugurate projects, of which I lay the foundation stones.
• After assuming office, mechanisms were put to bring down prices of medicines even if that meant pharma companies are unhappy with us.

What PM Modi said in Dadra and Nagar Haveli...

• Make your mobile phones your bank.
• I urge you all to download the BHIM App.
• As PM I am coming for the first time & it is after years that a PM has come here.
• I have been here many times in the past.
• When we assumed office, I sought details on impact of development schemes in Dadra & Nagar Haveli & we worked on areas needing attention.
• People in Dadra and Nagar Haveli have also got cookers
• Every Indian must have access to housing facilities.
• Earlier, do you remember how tough it was to get gas connections? One had to approach the local MP & the wait period was so long In less than a year but today Ujjwala beneficiaries crossed 2 crore.
• Our Government will never allow the poor and the middle class to be looted.
• This nation belongs to each and every Indian. There is no question of discrimination against anyone.