Amitabh Bachchan to host Modi govt's 2nd anniversary event at India Gate on 28 May

Amitabh Bachchan is likely to host an event at Delhi's India Gate on 28 May, which will highlight the achievements of the Narendra Modi-led government in the last two years.

"Elaborate arrangements are being made for the event. Select ministers will be present to market the schemes that has benefitted the people," a source told Hindustan Times. According to a note prepared in the PMO, the schemes include Jan Dhan, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gramin Jyoti Yojna, LED bulb distribution scheme, Swachch Bharat and rural employment guarantee scheme. Every government scheme has been classified into five categories - government's focus area - and they include poor, farmer, youth, women and general topics, reported Hindustan Times.

The event will be telecast live by public broadcaster, Doordarshan. Several Bollywood actors and TV personalities are also expected to be present at the occasion.

The programme is likely to include talk shows over the government's achievements, interspersed with cultural shows, reported Hindustan Times.

According to the report, a fortnight-long Vikas Parva will also be celebrated after 26 May. PM Modi will address a rally in Western UP's Saharanpur district, followed by other rallies in every corner of the country. All ministers have been instructed to travel during this period and connect with the masses.