Rahul said the nation is held together by institutions including elected institutions like Lok Sabha,Vidhan Sabhas and Panchayats and institutions like the judiciary and a supporting free press.
Prime Minister Modi tweeted: "Yediyurappa Ji is one of our most experienced leaders, who has devoted his life towards the welfare of farmers and empowering the poor. Praying for his long and healthy life."
The prime minister will flag off a train from Noapara to Dakshineswar from a programme in the Hooghly district, Kolkata Metro spokesperson Indrani Banerjee said.
Prime Minister said that the people of Arunachal Pradesh are known for their culture, courage and strong commitment to India's development. "May Arunachal Pradesh keep scaling new heights of progress," he said.
She said,"In our old stories, kings and queens become arrogant after their won power. After becoming Prime Minister twice, the PM is also showing arrogance."
Making strong case for repealing archaic laws for ease for doing business in India, the Prime Minister said the centre and states need to work closely to boost economic growth.
"Centre and states should work together for the nation's progress... The government has to respect and give due representation to the private sector for economic progress," Modi said.
CS urged the officials to prepare a brief note highlighting the various achievements of the State to be submitted to CM KCR for presenting at Niti Aayog meeting on February 20