Marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Birthday on September 17, over one lakh cataract surgeries will be performed in Maharashtra during a fortnight-long drive. The announcement was made by the state BJP president, Ravindra Chavan said on Tuesday. Along with this, the BJP will also arrange eye check-ups for at least 10 lakh people.
Part of the drive, the party will also distribute spectacles to the needy. The drive will be held from September 17 to October 2, Chavan stated. Blood donation camps will also be organised.
“We will bring together NGOs, other organisations and social groups to perform more than one lakh cataract operations, ensure eye check-ups for 10 lakh people and provide spectacles to the needy, Chavan said, adding, “The drive is being projected as a service initiative by the BJP. “This is an attempt to connect with people in the state.”
“We have chalked out 17 programmes to be implemented during this fortnight,” he added.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has held meetings with state ministers and BJP leaders to ensure the successful organisation of events, he said.
Further speaking on the criticism by opposition parties over Maharashtra’s financial condition, Chavan said, “Instead of what the opposition is saying, it is necessary for the state to do what is good and required for the common people. We are determined to provide ‘roti, kapda and makaan’ to people and will continue to work on our chosen path.”
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