New Delhi, Feb 9 (KNN) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured the industrialists of Punjab to strengthen Ludhiana to become a textile hub and Mandi Gobindgarh as a steel city right ahead of the state assembly polls.

This has raised expectations and hope among industrialists as both the places are two of the most significant industrial hubs of Punjab. 

He said this while addressing his maiden ‘Fateh’ rally through videoconferencing for the electorate of Ludhiana and Fatehgarh Sahib districts. 

“All ultra-modern facilities will be provided along with opportunities to ensure both the industrial cities reclaim their famous tags and compete in the international market with best infrastructure,” he added.

He called Ludhiana as Manchester of India and pressed upon the mantra of ‘Sabka saath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwas’.

For infrastructure development in the northern state, the Prime Minister has promised to constitute a border area development authority and spend Rs 1 lakh crore. (KNN Bureau)