New Delhi, March 28 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday showcased his confidence that the NDA will once again be entrusted by the citizens of Puducherry, emphasizing that the 'double-engine' government has met the aspirations of the Union Territory over the previous five years. PM Modi also confirmed his attendance at the 'Mera Booth Sabse Mazboot Samvaad' event in Puducherry on March 30.

Via his social media platform X, the Prime Minister stated, “Throughout the last five years, the double-engine NDA Government has effectively fulfilled the hopes of Puducherry's residents. This is why the citizens of Puducherry are poised to support the NDA once more.”

He further shared his anticipation for the upcoming outreach initiative, saying, “I am eager to participate in the ‘Mera Booth Sabse Mazboot Samvaad - Puducherry’ on the 30th at 5:30 PM.”

India is preparing for vital Legislative Assembly elections across five states — West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry — which are set for April. Voting in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry will occur on April 9, while Tamil Nadu will cast votes on April 23. West Bengal will undergo polling in two phases, on April 23 and April 29, with vote counting scheduled for May 4.

Earlier, on March 1, PM Modi inaugurated several development initiatives for the country and laid the foundation for projects exceeding Rs 2,700 crore in Puducherry. During the event, he emphasized the government's commitment to enhancing spiritual tourism, eco-tourism, and health tourism to boost the growth of the Union Territory.

He also highlighted Puducherry's increasing per capita income and its attainment of the highest social index score nationwide, asserting that the double-engine government would further expedite development. Reinforcing the government's pledge to healthcare, the Prime Minister stated that medical services must be accessible, available, and affordable for every citizen.

Pointing to the presence of nine medical colleges and the modernization of the Regional Cancer Centre at Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, along with new critical care blocks planned in Puducherry and Karaikal, he expressed optimism that the region could evolve into a significant hub for medical tourism.

While inaugurating projects valued at Rs 1,142.23 crore, PM Modi underscored the government's drive for world-class infrastructure. He noted that Rs 12 lakh crore has been earmarked in the Union Budget for infrastructure development, asserting that enhancements in roads, drinking water supply, coastal infrastructure, educational institutions, and hospitals will greatly improve the quality of life in Puducherry.