This screen capture is from a video posted on February 22, 2026, in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing a gathering during the inauguration of various development projects in Meerut. Photo: YouTube/@NarendraModi (via PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, February 22, 2026, inaugurated development projects worth around Rs 12,930 crore in Meerut and said that the Bharatiya Janata Party’s work culture ensures timely completion of projects once the foundation is laid.
Addressing a rally in Meerut, Prime Minister Modi said improved law and order and safer travel have transformed the region and boosted confidence among residents and investors. The Chief Minister was also accompanied by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Speaking at the rally, Prime Minister Modi slammed the Congress protests at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. “The Congress has turned a global event into a stage for ‘Gandhi a ur nangi’,” the prime minister said. [dirty and shameless] Politics. ‘
The prime minister said, “This is a question to the leaders of Congress: The people already know who you really are. Was there any need to expose yourself any further?” [sarfira] and reckless [be-lagaam]“Congress leaders are bent on destroying the country.”
“Today, developed countries are keen to connect with India as they see their future in India’s development. The world sees India as a great power that can provide solutions to the challenges of the 21st century,” the Prime Minister said.
“There was a time when Congress governments wanted to finalize agreements with developed countries but were unable to do so,” PM Modi said. “The Bharatiya Janata Party’s priority is the development of the country and the prosperity of its people,” he said.
The Chief Minister said, “No progress would have been possible in the infrastructure scam under the Congress-SP regime.”
PM Modi said that under the previous Congress government, metro services were available in only five places in the country, but metro services have been expanded to over 25 cities across the country.
The chief minister said he has a special connection with Meerut as he started campaigning from the city for the 2014, 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
issued – February 22, 2026 3:17 PM IST
