 Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Banwari Lal Ji Poroheed, Deputy Chief Minister, Paneer Selvam, distinguished members on the riots, sisters and brothers of Tamil Nadu, Malakkam. Friends, I am delighted to be here in Kanyakumari. I begin by paying homage to respected Amma Jailil Taji. Her good work for the people of Tamil Nadu will be remembered for generations. I am happy that the Tamil Nadu government is working hard to fulfill her development vision. I am proud that India's first women defence minister, Nirmala Ji, is from Tamil Nadu. Every Indian is proud that the brave wing commander Abhinandan belongs to Tamil Nadu. I would also like to congratulate the Vivekananda Kendra on being conferred the Gandhi Peace Prize a few days ago. The community service efforts of the Kendra are commendable and inspiring. I would like to congratulate Amma Jailil Taji on being conferred the Gandhi Peace Prize for generations. I would like to congratulate Amma Jailil Taji on being conferred the Gandhi Peace Prize a few days ago. Friends, a short while ago we inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several development works related to roads, railways, and highways. Our flag of the fastest train stages between Madurai and Chennai. This is one of the most modern trains and is a great example of make in India having been manufactured in the integral court factory of Chennai itself. The foundation stone of a railway line between Rameshwaram and Danuskodi has also been laid today. This line got damaged after the disaster of 1964 but for over 50 years no attention was paid to this line but better let the neighbor. You would be happy that the new Pamban rail bridge is going to be constructed now. Friends, a few days ago, I inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several development works related to railways, railways, and highways. Not only that, I have also laid the foundation stone for the railway line between Madurai and Chennai. This is one of the most modern trains and is a great example of make in India. In Chennai, the ICF Coach factory has been laid in this railway line. Not only that, the new railway line between Rameshwaram and Danuskodi has also been laid today. This railway line was laid in 1964 and was laid in this railway line for over 50 years. Friends, today India is the fastest growing large economy in the world. India is creating next generation infrastructure at a record pace. We are among the nations with the largest startup ecosystem. India is also home to the largest healthcare program in the world, Ayushman Bharat. Of the 21st century has to work with speed and scale which is what the NDA government is doing. Just last Sunday, the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi that was announced in this year's state was launched. Under this scheme, farmers having up to 5 acre land would be given a monetary support of 6000 rupees per year from the central government in three installments. In the 21st century, the NDA government is working with speed and scale which is what the NDA government is doing. The government is working with speed and scale which is what the NDA government is doing. Over 1.1 crore farmers have already got their first installment directly in their bank accounts. Can you imagine? Our scheme announced on 1st February had become a reality in the same month itself if we worked 24 hours non-stop to ensure the scheme is rolled out in 24 days. Friends, the NDA government is working with speed and scale which is what the NDA government is doing. Friends, like leap years and football world cups come once in a four years. Incomplete loan waivers of the Congress come just before an election and that is also in a ten years. After doing nothing for farmers, they will come at the end and say we will waive off your loans. In reality, Congress loan waivers benefit only very few farmers. NDA government's Kisan Sammanidhi is not a once in a few year scheme. Benefits will be given every year and in ten years about 7.5 lakh crore rupees would have gone to hard working farmers. When a government works with speed and scale, it clearly shows. Friends, the great sage Tiruvalluvar said, when the rare chance comes, seize it to do the rare deed. In 2014 it was after 30 years that a party got a full majority in the parliament. The people's message was clear. They wanted a government that takes the lead in taking power. People wanted honesty, not dynasty. People wanted development, not decay. People wanted progress, not policy paralysis. People wanted opportunity, not obstacles. People wanted security, not stagnation. People wanted inclusive growth, not vote bank politics. Guided by Sapkasa, Sapkavikas and with the active participation of 130 crore Indians, the NDA government has undertaken some of the most historic decisions in national interest. Let me give you a few local and national examples. Tamil Nadu is a coastal state where the fisheries sector is vibrant. Several of our fishermen, brothers and sisters work hard to earn their living. It is the NDA government that has had the honor of creating a new department for fisheries. Previous governments came to take your votes, but when it came to doing work for fishermen, they had nothing much to show. I would like to give you a few examples of the national interest. Tamil Nadu is a coastal state where the fisheries sector is vibrant. They are earning the needs of the people who have lost their lives. The NDA government is the only place for the fishermen. The NDA government is the only place for the fishermen to earn their living. They have had the honor of creating a new department for the fisheries sector. The benefits of the Kisan credit card have also been launched for our fishermen and women. The center has released over 300 crores towards construction of deep sea fishing vessels in Tamil Nadu. Fishermen in the sea get help from space. They have provided novice device developed with the help of Indian space research organization. The device provides information in local language. This navigation device not only provides detail of fishing zones, but also provides weather related warning to the fishermen. The fishing equipment provided by the NDA is also provided by the NDA. The fishing equipment provided by the NDA is also provided by the NDA. Friends, we understand that if we want to increase the income of fishermen, brothers and sisters, then we have to develop infrastructure associated with the fisheries. The construction work of Mukayur fishing harbour in Ramnathpuram district and Pumbur fishing harbour in Nagapattilam are almost completed. Friends, the government of India is more sensitive to the safety and well-being of fishermen due to sustained diplomatic efforts. Since May 2014, more than 1,900 fishermen have been released by the Sri Lankan Authority. Friends, NDA government has put renewed focus on our coastal area with stress on connectivity and prosperity. Going a step ahead of port development, we are working on port late development. More ports are being created. The capacity and efficiency of existing ports are being improved. The Sagarmala project is also a part of our vision. Work is being carried out on the projects keeping in view the needs of not only the present but also future generations. Friends, let me also talk about defence and security. With the blessings of our ex-servicemen, we took the historic decision of making one rank one pension a reality. It was the right thing to do. Those who ruled the nation for so many years never even bothered to think about one rank one pension property properly. Friends, India has been very sensitive to the safety and well-being of our coastal area. Friends, India has been facing the menace of terrorism for years. But there is a big difference now. India will no longer be. From 2004 to 2014, there were several terrorist attacks. There were blasts in Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune and other places. The nation expected those responsible for these acts of terror to be punished but nothing happened. 2016-11 happened in India, expected action again, terror. But nothing happened. But when Uri happened, you saw what our brave soldiers did. Pulwama happened and you saw what our brave air warriors did. I salute all those who are serving the nation. Their vigilance keeps our nation secure. In October 26, there was a huge attack in Mumbai. But the people did not expect any action. But what happened in our time in India? You saw how our brave soldiers responded. What happened in Pulwama? I salute all those who are serving the nation. Their vigilance keeps our nation secure. After 2016-11, but UPA blocked it. And today we are in an era where the news reads, armed forces have full freedom to do what they want. Influence of terrorists and terrorism has been curtailed. And it is going to be curtailed even more. This is a new India. This is an India that will return that they made done by terrorists with interest. But what news are you reading? You are reading the news that our brave soldiers have been completely destroyed. This is a new India. This is an India that will return that they made done by terrorists with interest. The way the nation has supported our armed forces is extraordinary. And I bow to every Indian for that. Suddenly, a few political parties guided by Modi hatred have started hating India. No wonder why the entire nation supports our armed forces. They suspect the armed forces. The world is supporting India's fight against terror. But a few parties suspect our fight against terror. These are the same people whose statements are helping Pakistan and harming India. These are the same people whose statements are helping Pakistan and harming India. They are the same people whose statements are being happily quoted in the Parliament of Pakistan and in the radio of Pakistan. I want to ask them, do you support our armed forces? Or suspect them? They should clarify. Do they believe our armed forces or they believe those forces who support terrorism on our soil? I want to tell this party Modi will come and go. India will remain. Please stop weakening India to strengthen your own politics in matters of defence and national security. We are Indians first and Indians only. Your politics can wait. It is the safety of our nation. That is at stake. I want to tell them one thing. Modi can come and go. But this country will always be there. So do not be weakening this country to strengthen your own politics. Friends, let us talk about corruption and black money. India has seen Prime Ministers who say out of every rupee only 15 paisa reaches to poor. India has seen arrogant cabinet ministers who say zero loss to a scam worth lakhs of rupees. Some people say corruption is a way of life. This would be acceptable to them but not to me. The NDA government has taken historic steps against corruption. Fake companies have been shot. Fake beneficiaries removed. The government has taken historic steps against corruption. Fake companies have been shot. Fake beneficiaries removed. The corrupt now have to answer for their misdeeds. The famous recounting minister who took pride in treating people badly insulting middle class. He has to now apply for bail just like his party's first family. This is a very important issue in our country. Fake companies have been shot. Fake beneficiaries removed. The government has to answer for their misdeeds. The recounting minister who took pride in treating people badly insulting middle class. Friends, while we have come down heavily on corruption, we are the same time rewarding the honest taxpayers. During the budget, exactly a month ago, it was announced that those earning up to Rs.5 lakhs would not pay income tax. Indeed, those who ruled India for such long years, think about the middle class or to give them tax relief. We are the same time rewarding the honest taxpayers. We have been saying that those earning up to Rs.5 lakhs in the budget will not pay income tax. Friends, for many years, the Congress promoted an economic culture that benefited only the friends and family members of big dynasties. The common man had no incentive for ability to economically prosper. If there was someone who spoke out against the economic culture of the Congress, it was the son of Tamil Nadu, Sri Raj Gopalachari. Today, we are fulfilling the dreams of Raja Ji by creating an economy that is reform oriented and people friendly. Friends, for many years, the Congress promoted an economic culture that benefited only the friends and family members of big dynasties. However, the common man did not have the opportunity to do business. If there was someone who spoke out against the economic culture of the Congress, it was the son of Sri Raj Gopalachari, the son of Tamil Nadu. Today, we are fulfilling the dreams of Raja Ji by creating an economy that is friendly for people. India's ranking of ease of doing business has come rise in 65 places. We are now placed 77th while we were placed 144 years ago. Central government announced a series of benefits for the MSME sector last year. Now, it is possible to get a loan of Rs. 1 crore in 59 minutes. This is a faster than the time you will take to reach Chennai. Friends, we are betting on India's youth and their talent. That is why the Mudra Yojana got loans to give wings to the spirit of enterprise of young India. Under Mudra, 15 crore people have got loans totaling worth over Rs. 7 lakh crore. Tamil Nadu is one of the top states under this scheme. Friends, the opposition has no commitment to social justice. The worst atrocities against the elites have happened under Congress rule. Congress got Dr. Babasab Ambedkar defeated not once but twice. Congress did not give our Bharat Ratna to Dr. Ambedkar for 40 years and nor did Congress put Dr. Ambedkar's portrait in central half of parliament. It was a BJP supported non-congress government that did both things. Friends, the current NDA government has made the strongest amendment to the SCSD Act. Economic and social justice are articles of faith for us, not slogans to win votes. Friends, the 2019 Lok Sabha election has two distinct sides. Our side offers strength and stability. The other side offers thickness and vulnerability. Our leadership and work culture is known across India. The other side is confused. They have no name to offer as the nation's next leader. No aim for our vision for India's growth. And no shame that prevents them from doing anything. India remembers 2009 and how the DMK and Congress allotted portfolios after the elections. Ministers were being picked not by the Prime Minister but by those who had nothing to do with the public service. There was telephone bargaining for minister post. In 2009, we found out how the Congress and Congress allotted portfolios after the election. We found out who allotted portfolios after the election was not the Prime Minister but the MPK and Congress allotted portfolios after the election. We found out who allotted portfolios after the election was not the MPK and Congress allotted portfolios after the election was and not in public life to further a dynasty. I am here to do whatever I can do for the growth of India. I seek your support and blessing to create an India where the dreams of the poorest of the poor are fulfilled. Thank you for joining the rally in such large numbers. Thank you for joining the rally in such large numbers. Thank you for joining the rally in such large numbers.