Gehlot claims his speech dropped from Modi event, PMO responds
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After Rajasthan Chief Minister and veteran Congress leader Ashok Gehlot accused the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) of removing his pre-scheduled three-minute speech from the Sikar program of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the PM's office responded.
It clarified that the grand old party leader was invited and a slot was allotted for his speech, adding that his "presence will be deeply valued."
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Know about Gehlot's allegation ahead of PM's Rajasthan visit
Earlier in the day, Gehlot said that he could only welcome PM Modi on Twitter since the PMO had canceled his speech at an event.
"Today you (Modi) are visiting Rajasthan. Your office...has removed my pre-scheduled three-minute address from the program, so I will not be able to welcome you through speech, so I heartily welcome you to Rajasthan through this tweet," he tweeted.
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You can check out Ghelot's Twitter post here
माननीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेन्द्र मोदी जी,
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) July 27, 2023
आज आप राजस्थान पधार रहे हैं। आपके कार्यालय PMO ने मेरा पूर्व निर्धारित 3 मिनट का संबोधन कार्यक्रम से हटा दिया है इसलिए मैं आपका भाषण के माध्यम से स्वागत नहीं कर सकूंगा अतः मैं इस ट्वीट के माध्यम से आपका राजस्थान में तहेदिल से स्वागत करता…
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PMO responds to Gehlot's allegation
Responding to Gehlot's claims, the PMO wrote on Twitter, "Unless you have any physical discomfort owing to your recent injury, your presence will be deeply valued."
"During PM Narendra Modi's previous visits as well you have always been invited, and you have also graced those programs with your presence," it said.
"You are most welcome to join today's program," it added.
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Twitter post by PMO
Shri @ashokgehlot51 Ji,
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 27, 2023
In accordance with protocol, you have been duly invited and your speech was also slotted. But, your office said you will not be able to join.
During PM @narendramodi’s previous visits as well you have always been invited and you have also graced those… https://t.co/BHQkHCHJzQ
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Gelhot responds to PMO again
However, in another post, Gelhot responded again, saying that the PMO took cognizance of his tweet but had not been made aware of the facts.
"My address was kept in the proposed minute-to-minute program sent from the Ministry of Health, Government of India. Last night I was again informed that I would not be addressing," he further claimed.
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Gelhot's Twitter post
माननीय प्रधानमंत्री जी,
— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) July 27, 2023
आपके कार्यालय ने मेरे ट्वीट पर संज्ञान लिया परन्तु संभवत: उन्हें भी तथ्यों से अवगत नहीं करवाया गया है।
भारत सरकार के स्वास्थ्य मंत्रालय से भेजे गए प्रस्तावित मिनट टू मिनट कार्यक्रम में मेरा संबोधन रखा गया था। कल रात को मुझे पुन: अवगत करवाया गया कि मेरा… pic.twitter.com/0Jp1tkmb2d
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Details on PM Modi's Sikar visit
Modi is scheduled to visit the election-bound state's Sikar, where he will dedicate 1.25 lakh PM Kisan Samriddhi Kendras (PMKSKs) to the country on Thursday.
According to the news outlet India TV, PMKSKs are being developed to deliver an easy solution for all the needs of farmers.
PM Modi will also launch a new urea variety coated with sulfur called "Urea Gold."
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Further details on PM Modi's schedule during Sikar visit
During his visit, the PM will also launch the onboarding of Farmer-Producer Organizations (FPOs) on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).
Other than inaugurating medical colleges at Dholpur, Sirohi, Chittorgarh, Sri Ganganagar, and Sikar, Modi will also lay the foundation stone for seven more medical colleges at Bundi, Baran, Karauli, Sawai Madhopur, Jhunjhunu, Tonk, and Jaisalmer.