“As an RSS member, I got to live with Army men,” says PM Modi; Twitterati ask when, where?
PM Narendra Modi who was in Uttarakhand to celebrate Diwali with jawans said that being an RSS member, he had an opportunity spend time with army men.
In what has become a tradition of sorts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Diwali by spending it with jawans in Uttarakhand. With each passing event, Modi’s jumlas are getting saucier and juicer. And of course, it goes without saying that they can never be proved, just like like bachelor’s degree from Delhi University.
While celebrating Diwali with jawans at Harsil, Uttarakhand, Modi said that being an RSS member, he had an opportunity to spend time with army men. He also stated that earlier governments played politics over One Rank One Pension (OROP) for army personnel and it was his government who fulfilled their dreams.
“As an RSS member, I got an opportunity to live among Army men. At that time I heard a lot about One Rank One Pension. Many govts came & left. Since, I was connected to you I understood your emotions. So, after becoming PM it was my responsibility to fulfill your dreams of OROP,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The claims of the Prime Minister have drawn strong criticism from Twitterati calling it another lie from him. The twitter users asked the PM to provide details regarding his days spent with the army. They also corrected Narendra Modi’s claims about the OROP stating that it has not yet been approved and retired army officials are still protesting at Jantar Mantar.
Here are some of the tweets:
1. Why/how are RSS cadre allowed to live amongst Army men? Under which rule?
— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) November 8, 2018
2. Glad you're sympathetic to the #OROP cause. Please do fulfil it, then! A one-time pay-out has been given but pension system hasn't been acceptably changed. Veterans still on dharna at Jantar Mantar. https://t.co/DvzMByBo0R
Can @adgpi clarify how RSS members are allowed to Live with Army Men? Or categorically state that @narendramodi is Lying https://t.co/tPp7jpwsF4
— Joy (@Joydas) November 7, 2018
How does an RSS membership let you live among Army men? #ModiLies https://t.co/kIUndtgkRZ
— Suby #ReleaseSanjivBhatt (@Subytweets) November 7, 2018
Mittronn, as a RSS Member,
— Geet V (@geetv79) November 7, 2018
-I value #ModiLies over Valour
-famously maintain that Traders take more risks than Soldiers
-constantly try to fool the country on OROP while ignoring brave soldiers campaigning for OROP#ModiMadeDisaster #BJP_भगाओ_देश_बचाओhttps://t.co/mlrpPj6fzM
Even on #Diwali, our PM cant stop lying. @narendramodi , if you have SPENT ONE DAY with the ARMY during your RSS Days, tell us when and where.
— My Fellow Indians (@MyFellowIndians) November 7, 2018
Guarantee you like, the entire DEGREE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE, this detail will NEVER COME OUT.@sanjayuvacha https://t.co/cOSCwlfl6p
As an RSS member,I got opportunity to live among Army men. At that time I heard a lot about One Rank One Pension.Many govts came&left.Since I was connected to you I understood your emotions. So,after becoming PM it was my responsibility to fulfill your dreams of OROP:PM in Harsil pic.twitter.com/SjcB59EOLn
— ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2018
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Metro ridership in Haryana sees over 13 pc rise in 2025-26
Chandigarh (PTI): Haryana's urban transit system witnessed a strong growth in 2025-26, with metro ridership registering a robust 13.55 per cent increase, the state government said in a statement on Thursday.
The progress was reviewed in the 64th board meeting of Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation (HMRTC) chaired by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi.
Between April 2025 and February 2026, the metro network recorded over 1.74 crore passengers, compared to 1.53 crore in the corresponding period the previous year.
July recorded the highest monthly growth at 22.93 per cent, while all months showed consistent positive trends.
Financial performance has also remained strong, with fare revenue rising 12.64 per cent till January 2026, the statement said.
Non-fare revenue surged by 108 per cent, driven by effective monetisation of station spaces, advertisements and commercial activities, resulting in an operating surplus for Rapid Metro.
Further initiatives, including the auction of station naming rights and additional advertisement sites, are expected to strengthen HMRTC's financial position, the statement said.
Appreciating the performance, Rastogi stated that the consistent rise in ridership and revenue reflects the success of Haryana's integrated transport strategy, rising commuter confidence and a clear shift towards public transport.
HMRTC Managing Director Chander Shekhar Khare said that, alongside operational gains, the state is making steady progress on an ambitious pipeline of metro and regional transit projects.
Metro connectivity from Gurugram Sector 56 to Panchgaon is under active consideration, with Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited studying the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and layout plan, and finalising a depot location in Sector 36A near Sihi village, he said.
The Gurugram-Faridabad Namo Bharat corridor has achieved a key milestone, with alignment and station locations finalised and approved by the Haryana government. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation is preparing the DPR, he added.
Similarly, the Delhi-Kundli metro extension is proposed to be placed before the Haryana Cabinet for approval.
The 136.3-kilometre Delhi-Panipat-Karnal RRTS Corridor has also progressed, with the revised DPR submitted for financial concurrence ahead of Haryana Cabinet consideration.
Within Gurugram, DPR preparation has been approved for key intra-city corridors, including the 17.09-kilometre Bhondsi-Subhash Chowk-Rajeev Chowk-Sohna Chowk Railway Station corridor, enhancing connectivity along Sohna Road, Khare said.
