Ram Vilas Paswan praises PM Modi for work style and development work

Union minister and LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has boosted India’s image on the global stage and “stupendous” work is being done under his leadership for development of the country.

Mr Paswan heaped praise on Mr Modi for his energetic style of working. “Modi means work and work means Modi,” Mr Paswan, who is on a visit to Maharashtra as part of the NDA government’s public outreach programme, said.

The Union minister, who addressed a public rally at Kolhapur, around 375 km from here, as part of the programme, said that the “image of India in the world has got a boost after this government came to power.”

“Stupendous” work is being done under Mr Modi’s leadership for development of the country, he said. “Modiji has boosted image of the country around the world as can be seen from the overwhelming response to his foreign trips.

“This is the golden era for Indian economy. It is the government’s policy to empower the poor, farmers and youth,” said Mr Paswan, whose party is a key constituent of the BJP-led government at the Centre.

Social welfare schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana and Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojna have ushered in a change in the lives of common man, Mr Paswan said. He said there has been a saving of Rs 10,000 crore through a campaign against bogus ration cards. “Our ministry detected Rs 1.62 crore bogus ration cards.”

Quantum of finances to states and revenue sharing has also increased, he said.