Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Dera Sachkhand Ballan in Jalandhar district on Sunday — his first visit to Punjab since September last year — to mark the 649th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas. Massive security arrangements were put in place, with the deployment of about 8,000 police personnel from 26 districts at the venue.Earlier, the PM unveiled a plaque for renaming the Adampur airport after Guru Ravidas and inaugurated the new terminal of Halwara airport through video-conferencing.Farmers have received Rs 6,000 crore through the Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme: PM ModiFebruary 1, 2026 5:14 pmConcludes his 30-minute address by paying tribute to Guru Ravidas.Moga, Ferozepur, Hoshiarpur and Bathinda to benefit in food processing sector: PMFebruary 1, 2026 5:11 pmMoga, Ferozepur, Hoshiarpur and Bathinda will benefit from the food processing sector initiatives. The focus should be on quality, ensuring that our brands carry ‘Make in India’ labels with no compromise on standards or packaging. Products must offer value for money to foreign buyers, or we risk missing opportunities.Punjab textile, sports goods sectors to gain from Budget: PMFebruary 1, 2026 5:10 pmPunjab is known for its hardworking, skilled labourers, and they will all benefit from the Budget measures. The Punjab textile sector will gain access to 27 new countries, with minimal taxes. Jalandhar sports goods manufacturers will also be major beneficiaries.PM hails EU-India trade dealFebruary 1, 2026 5:08 pmThe Khelo India Mission has been announced, which will benefit manufacturers, coaches and support staff. PM also says the EU-India trade deal is the ‘mother of all deals’.Budget to boost MSMEs, textiles and exporters: PMFebruary 1, 2026 5:05 pmMSMEs will be supported with thousands of crores of funds. The budget has announced major incentives for exporters, especially for the textile sector and weavers. Those linked with the Mahatma Gandhi Gram Abhiyan will also benefit. Mega textile parks will be created.Budget focuses on Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Hoshiarpur: PMFebruary 1, 2026 5:04 pmThere is a major focus in this year’s Budget on cities such as Jalandhar, Ludhiana and Hoshiarpur, along with other urban centres, he says.PM highlights Rs 17 lakh crore infra plan, push for affordable healthcareFebruary 1, 2026 5:01 pmIndia has invested in development across sectors. A plan worth Rs 17 lakh crore has been drawn up for infrastructure development. There has also been a focused effort to provide affordable and quality healthcare facilities and medicines at nominal rates, with the prices of cancer medicines being slashed in particular, says PM Modi.India in ‘mission mode’, budget to empower youth, women and farmers: PMFebruary 1, 2026 5:00 pmThe country is in a ‘mission mode’. We are here to execute his vision under Viksit Bharat, where everyone gets a fair chance to progress. The budget announced today will help empower youth, women, rural communities and farmers, and support those working under the Make in India mission, says the PM.Guru Ravidas preached equality, envisioned Begampura: PMFebruary 1, 2026 4:58 pmGuru Ravidas preached equality. He also recalled the naming of the Ayodhya airport after Maharishi Valmiki. ‘There is just one potter who shaped us all’—this was the teaching of Guru Ravidas. He also conceptualised Begampura, says PM Modi.PM Modi thanks Dera Ballan for birthday ‘ardas’February 1, 2026 4:56 pmArdas (prayers) were offered for me at Dera Ballan on my birthday. This was no small gesture, and I extend my heartfelt gratitude for it, says the PM.PM Modi lauds Dera Ballan’s work, congratulates Sant Niranjan Dass on Padma ShriFebruary 1, 2026 4:53 pmDera Ballan’s work in health and education has been laudable. Under Sant Niranjan Dass, the dera has spread the philosophy of Guru Ravidas across the globe, and I congratulate him on being awarded the Padma Shri in recognition of his efforts.I have a direct relation with the land of Guru Ravidas — Kashi, my constituency: PM ModiFebruary 1, 2026 4:50 pm”We all draw inspiration from him. I have come to his land of inspiration — Punjab. It is my privilege to be here, and I thank Dera Ballan for extending this invitation to me,” says the PM.’Main Punjab di iss dharti nu naman karda haan’: PM says in PunjabiFebruary 1, 2026 4:46 pmCongratulates the gathering on Guru Ravidas Jayanti and Magh Purnima.BJP leader Avinash Chander coordinates stage at Dera Sachkhand BallanFebruary 1, 2026 4:44 pmFormer Chief Parliamentary Secretary and BJP leader Avinash Chander manages the stage. He has been the key link between the PM and the dera since their meeting two months ago.PM Modi pays obeisance at Dera Sachkhand Ballan in presence of its chief Sant Niranjan DassFebruary 1, 2026 4:35 pmPM Modi unveils new name of Adampur airport after Guru Ravidas, inaugurates terminal building of Halwara airportFebruary 1, 2026 4:09 pmAs PM presses the remote to rename Adampur Airport after Guru Ravidas, the sangat at Dera Ballan erupts in excitement. The name of the airport now is Sri Guru Ravidas Ji Airport, Adampur.Only two chairs on stage at Dera Sachkhand BallanFebruary 1, 2026 3:41 pmFor the upcoming event at Dera Sachkhand Ballan in Jalandhar, only two chairs have been placed on the stage—one for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the other for Sant Niranjan Dass.PM Modi will also unveil a plaque for renaming of Adampur airport after Guru RavidasFebruary 1, 2026 3:34 pmThis will be Modi’s third visit to Punjab since January 5, 2022, which was cut short due to a major security breach.