YOUTH OF RAJ DON’T LAG BEHIND ANYONE: PM

Jaipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the participants of Jaipur Mahakhel on Sunday via video conferencing, which is being held at Chotrakoot Stadium. The Jaipur Mahakhel has been organised in Jaipur by Athens Olympics silver medallist and Lok Sabha MP from Jaipur Rural, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore since 2017.

“History is witness that children of this brave land turn the battleground into a playground with their valour. That is why, from past to present, whenever the question of the nation’s security arises, the youth of Rajasthan don’t lag behind anyone,” said PM Modi through video conferencing.

The organisation of Mahkhel provides an opportunity for the youth of Jaipur to showcase their sporting talent and also motivates them to take up sports as a career option, a PIB release said.

“Rajasthan gave several sports talents to the country and enhanced Tricolour’s pride by winning medals. Jaipur even elected an Olympic medallist as MP. Delighted that Rajyavardhan Rathore is returning to the young generation through Saansad Sports Competition, what the country gave him,” the PM said.

“The series of sports events and sports mahakumbh, that has begun in the country, is a reflection of a major change. The land of Rajasthan is known for the enthusiasm and capability of its youth,” he added. He said that today’s youth does not want to remain confined to just one field due to their multi-talented and multi-dimensional capabilities.

He said that more than Rs 1,000 crore have been allocated to the Khelo India’ campaign alone which will be spent on the development of sports facilities and resources in the country.

“The youths of Rajasthan always are ahead of the rest when it comes to the security of the nation,” Modi said. He said out that the amount given in major sports awards has also increased up to three times and sports infrastructure has been ramped up in districts across the country.

He emphasised the need to maintain fitness not just in sports field but also in daily life & quipped, “If you remain fit, only then you will be superhit”. “The next gold and silver medalists for the nation will emerge from among you. If you are determined, you will increase the tricolour’s glory even in Olympics. Wherever you go, you will bring laurels to the nation,” the PM said.