Azamgarh, March 10 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the 'double engine government' in Uttar Pradesh and said that Azamgarh, a district in the state's eastern part will now be known as 'Ajanmagarh'.

Addressing a rally in Azamgarh, earlier seen as a family bastion of Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav, Azamgarh, which was once considered backward, is a shining star today and writing a new chapter of development for the country.

"...People of Azamgarh - hear one more Modi ki guarantee. I give you one more guarantee. The Azamgarh of tomorrow is 'Ajanmagarh'. This Ajanmagarh' will be the 'garh' of development (baston of all development). This will be the 'garh' of development for eternity. Ye Modi ki guarantee hai. (This i...