Live Blog: PM Narendra Modi's first townhall meet

06:45 PM (IST)

PM Modi concludes his first townhall meet.

06:44 PM (IST)

PM breaks silence on 'gau rakshaks' at townhall meeting

"Cows don't die because of murder but from consuming plastic from garbage. People should stop throwing plastic if they really want to do gau-seva," PM says.

06:42 PM (IST)

I am angry at people who have set up shops in the name of protecting cows: PM Narendra Modi hits out at cow vigilantes

06:41 PM (IST)

I urge state governments to prepare a dossier on self proclaimed 'gau rakshaks'

PM Modi

06:40 PM (IST)

Mahatma Gandhi, Ambedkar, Patel as inspiration

Baba Sahab Ambedkar should be an inspiration for everyone. Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhai Patel and infinite others have sacrificed something for the nation: PM Modi

06:36 PM (IST)

The various attires of Indian communities are our specialty. We should focus on what we have and other nations don't. Tourism is also connected with peoples' attitude, says PM

06:36 PM (IST)

E-visas have helped boost tourism. We should use our tradition and culture to pull tourists

PM Modi

06:34 PM (IST)

Indian diaspora and India's foreign policy

PM Everyone is connected to each other. The Indian diaspora has a power and a respect. The diaspora has become more proactive and assertive now. It can play a role in connecting India to the rest of the world, says Modi.

06:34 PM (IST)

Question asked: How do you manage to travel for such long distances and then work around the clock?

PM Modi: Productivity is not equal to energy, rather it depends on your dreams and motivation

Focus should be on preventive healthcare

"If we are able to deliver safe and pure drinking water, diseases will recede automatically. Be it yoga, exercise or eating habits, we have to focus on preventive healthcare. Second is, affordable healthcare," says PM.

06:03 PM (IST)

PM answers question on health system

"Public health is weak because we are ignorant towards preventive health measures," PM says

06:02 PM (IST)

Economic development should be constant, it shouldn't go up and down. This is necessary for us to be at the top, PM says

06:01 PM (IST)

Economic growth of more than 8% for 30 years will bring the best of the world to India

PM Modi

05:59 PM (IST)

Tourism to help boost economy of the country

"If thousands of tourists come to India, our cultural heritage will convert into economy. Taj Mahal is a source of income for so many people today. We should target to achieve a growth rate of more than 8% for the next three years. Indian manufacturers should target global economies," says PM Modi. "Higher FDI in the defence sector will help Make in India," he adds.

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