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PM Modi: '50 Crore People Defeated Severe Poverty in 10-12 Years'

PM Modi: '50 Crore People Defeated Severe Poverty in 10-12 Years'

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday, November 3, that India is defeating poverty and has become the fastest‑growing economy, noting that the country’s budget is increasing and that money previously wasted in leakages and transferred to the pockets of uncles and nephews is now… He also claimed that 50 crore people have been lifted out of severe poverty in the past 10‑12 years. In related remarks, Modi highlighted that India’s metro network has grown from 248 km to 1,200 km over the last 12 years, citing the expansion as evidence of the government’s push.

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  • left · 2 outlets

    Pune: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, November 3, said that India is defeating poverty and has become the fastest-growing economy, adding that the country’s budget is increasing, with the money, which was earlier wasted in leakages and transferred to the pockets of uncles and nephews, now…

    — The Siasat Daily

  • center · 2 outlets

    Pune, Nov 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India is defeating poverty and has become the fastest-growing economy, adding that the country’s budget is increasing, with the money, which was earlier wasted in leakages and transferred to the pockets of uncles and nephews, now going…

    — The Shillong Times

  • right · 2 outlets

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proudly announced that approximately 50 crore individuals have recently risen above extreme poverty levels in India. He highlighted the government's strategy of prioritizing empowerment over mere financial support. Modi underscored the connection between economic…

    — The Economic Times

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Deccan Herald Center-Left The Printers (Mysore) Pvt. Ltd.

Around 50 crore people came out of extreme poverty in India in the last 10 years: PM Modi

Pune: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said around 50 crore people had overcome extreme poverty in India in the last 10-12 years, stressing that India is defeating poverty on the ground. "Earlier, the fight against poverty was limited to slogans. Today, India is defeating poverty on the…

The Shillong Times Center The Shillong Times

India is fastest growing economy, also reducer of poverty, says PM Modi after inaugurating Pune Metro Line 3

Pune, Nov 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India is defeating poverty and has become the fastest-growing economy, adding that the country’s budget is increasing, with the money, which was earlier wasted in leakages and transferred to the pockets of uncles and nephews, now going…

The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

Around 50 crore people came out of extreme poverty in India in last 10-12 years: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proudly announced that approximately 50 crore individuals have recently risen above extreme poverty levels in India. He highlighted the government's strategy of prioritizing empowerment over mere financial support. Modi underscored the connection between economic…

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