Narendra Modi pitches '3H' development for Arunachal; attacks China

NEW DELHI: Citing BJP's mantra of development for the North-east, the party's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Saturday pitched for the '3H' model of growth for Arunachal Pradesh. "H - Herbal, Horticulture and Handicrafts. These 3Hs can give lot of opportunities to the people here," said Modi.

Addressing a rally in Arunachal Pradesh's Pasighat, Modi said, "Look at the tourism potential here. This land is no less than a Switzerland. We can bring tourists from all over to this land." "Buddhist tourism has a lot of potential here. It is a legacy of so many years," he added.

Attacking China's expansion policy, Modi said, "China needs to change its stand. No power in this world can snatch away our territory." Modi lauded the people of Arunachal saying, "People of Arunachal Pradesh didn't come under pressure or fear China."

Stating that the people of Arunachal need a government at the centre that is 'sensitive to problems in every part', Modi said, "I come to you with the resolve & promise to carry forward the good work that Atalji & NDA government started."

Modi questioned, "Why are youth unhappy here? To study they have to go out, to get work they must go out. Why?" "The solutions to all your problems is development. BJP has embraced this path & is moving ahead on this path," he pitched. "I am a firm believer in development. Our story will be of development. Dynasty, nepotism, caste-ism will not help," he said.

Stating that BJP's Lotus will shine in all the 8 states' of North-East, Modi said. "There will be prosperity and progress in the region."

Modi addressed the ' Vijay Sankalp Abhiyan' rally in Arunachal Pradesh. The district administration, along with the police, had made elaborate security arrangements for the rally.