"Narendra Modi calls for freeing the nation of Congress corruption and misgovernance at Suraaj Sankalp Rally in Jaipur"
"Strong anti-Congress wave among the people from Kashmir to Kanyakumari: Narendra Modi"
"In Rajasthan, the direction of the wind is clear. There will be a sea of change: Narendra Modi"
"Congress is immerse in Bhakti of 1 family, BJP is immersed in Bharat Bhakti, the Bhakti of 125 crore Indians: Narendra Modi"
"Congress has invented a new way of reciting the English alphabets. Now a students will learn A for Adarsh Scam, B for Bofors Scam, C for CWG Scam, D- for Damaad Ka Karobar: CM"
"There is no Neta, Neeti, Niyat, Naitikta in the Government: Narendra Modi"
"Vasundhara ji has gone among the people, she has shared their joys and sorrows. She has a compassion for the people of Rajasthan and she lives for them: Narendra Modi"

Amidst the scorching afternoon heat, a massive audience converged at Jaipur’s Amroodon-Ka-Bagh grounds where the Suraaj Sankalp Rally was held on Tuesday 10th September 2013. Addressing the rally, Shri Narendra Modi called for freeing the nation of the corruption and misgovernance of the Congress and added that from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, there is a strong anti-Congress wave among the people. He expressed confidence that there will even be a sea of change in the state of Rajasthan and that the direction of the wind is amply clear.

Congress immersed in Parivar Bhakti, BJP immersed in Bharat Bhakti

Narendra Modi speaks at Suraaj Sankalp Rally

Shri Modi affirmed that the nation is passing through a very troubled phase and we need to think about why this happened. He said that there is a big difference between the Congress before 1947 and the Congress after 1947, pointing that the Congress after 1947 is immersed in the Bhakti of one family only. “BJP is immersed in Bharat Bhakti, the Bhakti of 125 crore Indians,” declared the Chief Minister. Shri Modi affirmed that the people do not know what the PM raised in an important forum like the G-20 but they do know that the Prime Minister has said whom he wants to work under.

A for Adarsh, B for Bofors, C for Commonwealth, D for Damaad ka Karobar

 Narendra Modi speaks at Suraaj Sankalp Rally

In a stinging indictment of the rampant corruption of the Congress, Shri Modi said that the Congress has invented a new way of reciting the English alphabets. “Now a student will learn A for Adarsh Scam, B for Bofors Scam, C for CWG Scam, D- for Damaad Ka Karobar,” declared Shri Modi. He stated that corruption is a part of the Congress and that whoever is more corrupt succeeds in the Congress.

He added, “With the Congress we cannot make India corruption free. To make India corruption free the best medicine is to free ourselves from the Congress.”

There is no Neta, Neeti, Niyat, Naitikta in the Central Government

Narendra Modi speaks at Suraaj Sankalp Rally

The Chief Minister described the UPA Government as one without a Neta (leader), Neeti (policy), Niyat (intent) and Naitikta (morality). “We have never seen a Government like this, that lacks the ability to lead and take decisions,” said Shri Modi, who also opined that there is absolutely no accountability in the Government. He affirmed that the Rupee today is in the hospital due to the poor policies of the Government.

Shri Modi stated that the Congress had two questions in front of them- either to save the Government or the falling rupee and either to save the image of the Party or save the image of the nation. In both questions, the Congress preferred to save the Government and the Party instead of the Rupee and the Nation.

UPA did not walk on the path of Atal ji but atleast it could have preserved the road he envisioned! 

The Chief Minister shared that the entire nation fondly remembers the work done by the NDA Government under Atal ji and Advani ji. Giving an example he said, “When we see the Delhi-Jaipur highway, we remember Atal ji. But what happened to it now- the UPA did not walk on the path of Atal ji but atleast it could have preserved the road he envisioned in good shape.” Shri Modi declared that even the Honourable Governor of Rajasthan Ms. Margaret Alva (who belonged to the Congress Party) commented that it is not possible to travel on that highway.

CM calls for voter registration among youngsters

 Narendra Modi speaks at Suraaj Sankalp Rally

Shri Modi stated that he is fully aware and understands the power of the youth and urged the youngsters to understand the strength they have in the form of the vote. He shared that the youth of Rajasthan can give a new direction but for that there should be no youngsters who must be left ineligible to vote. Shri Modi opined that for the Congress the youth is a voter but for the BJP youth is power.

Vasundhara ji lives for the people of Rajasthan

 Narendra Modi speaks at Suraaj Sankalp Rally

In his speech, Shri Modi praised the Rajasthan BJP and Rajasthan BJP President Smt. Vasundhara Raje for her tireless efforts to go among the people and expose the misgovernance of the State Congress Government in the last five years. “Vasundhara ji has gone among the people, she has shared their joys and sorrows. She has a compassion for the people of Rajasthan and she lives for them.”

Shri Modi shared that initially he did not read about the Yatra but he noticed that several people from Rajasthan who were working in Gujarat were returning home for a few days. “Everywhere this was happening so I asked why are you all going, to which they said we are going for Vasundhara ji’s Yatra. People told me they made a mistake five years ago so they are going to correct that mistake,” stated Shri Modi. He congratulated the Rajasthan BJP and said that the strength of the workers is very important.

Taking a dig at the Rajasthan Chief Minister’s remarks that he serves the people even if it means drinking poison Shri Modi remarked, “Why is it that every Congressman talks about poison in Rajasthan?” It may be recalled that a senior Congress leader made remarks about power being poison in Jaipur itself a few months ago.

Narendrabhai you are not alone, the entire BJP is with you, the nation is with you: Shri Rajnath Singh

 Narendra Modi speaks at Suraaj Sankalp Rally

Speaking on the occasion, BJP President Shri Rajnath Singh attacked the Rajasthan Government for not fulfilling its promises in the last five years and said that the performance of the previous Government under Vasundhara Raje ji was much better than that of the current Congress Government. He categorically stated that the entire nation and the BJP is behind Shri Modi as far as the lies spread by vested interest groups are concerned.

Former Rajasthan CM Smt. Vasundhara Raje expressed her gratitude to the Karyakartas of the Rajasthan BJP who have worked very hard during her Yatra. She said that in all 7 divisions of the state there is unhappiness and mistrust among the people due to the current Government. She expressed confidence to create a new and developed Rajasthan taking all sections of society along. She took on the Rajasthan Government for their failure on multiple counts including drinking water shortage, electricity crisis, unemployment, deteriorating law and order situation, lack of proper education etc. She noted that in the last five years states like Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh have scaled new heights of development but Rajasthan lagged behind. Former Rajasthan Minister Shri Gulab Chand Kataria also took on the Rajasthan Government for their failure on various counts.

During the Suraaj Sankalp Rally, Diya Kumari ji of Jaipur and ace shooter Rajyavardhan Rathore, who won an Olympic medal in 2004 joined the BJP. Welcoming them to the BJP, Shri Modi said that in the BJP there is nothing like membership but they are becoming members of a family.

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Text of PM Modi's address to the Indian Community in Guyana
November 22, 2024
The Indian diaspora in Guyana has made an impact across many sectors and contributed to Guyana’s development: PM
You can take an Indian out of India, but you cannot take India out of an Indian: PM
Three things, in particular, connect India and Guyana deeply,Culture, cuisine and cricket: PM
India's journey over the past decade has been one of scale, speed and sustainability: PM
India’s growth has not only been inspirational but also inclusive: PM
I always call our diaspora the Rashtradoots,They are Ambassadors of Indian culture and values: PM

Your Excellency President Irfan Ali,
Prime Minister Mark Philips,
Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo,
Former President Donald Ramotar,
Members of the Guyanese Cabinet,
Members of the Indo-Guyanese Community,

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Namaskar!

Seetaram !

I am delighted to be with all of you today.First of all, I want to thank President Irfan Ali for joining us.I am deeply touched by the love and affection given to me since my arrival.I thank President Ali for opening the doors of his home to me.

I thank his family for their warmth and kindness. The spirit of hospitality is at the heart of our culture. I could feel that, over the last two days. With President Ali and his grandmother, we also planted a tree. It is part of our initiative, "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam", that is, "a tree for mother”. It was an emotional moment that I will always remember.

Friends,

I was deeply honoured to receive the ‘Order of Excellence’, the highest national award of Guyana. I thank the people of Guyana for this gesture. This is an honour of 1.4 billion Indians. It is the recognition of the 3 lakh strong Indo-Guyanese community and their contributions to the development of Guyana.

Friends,

I have great memories of visiting your wonderful country over two decades ago. At that time, I held no official position. I came to Guyana as a traveller, full of curiosity. Now, I have returned to this land of many rivers as the Prime Minister of India. A lot of things have changed between then and now. But the love and affection of my Guyanese brothers and sisters remains the same! My experience has reaffirmed - you can take an Indian out of India, but you cannot take India out of an Indian.

Friends,

Today, I visited the India Arrival Monument. It brings to life, the long and difficult journey of your ancestors nearly two centuries ago. They came from different parts of India. They brought with them different cultures, languages and traditions. Over time, they made this new land their home. Today, these languages, stories and traditions are part of the rich culture of Guyana.

I salute the spirit of the Indo-Guyanese community. You fought for freedom and democracy. You have worked to make Guyana one of the fastest growing economies. From humble beginnings you have risen to the top. Shri Cheddi Jagan used to say: "It matters not what a person is born, but who they choose to be.”He also lived these words. The son of a family of labourers, he went on to become a leader of global stature.

President Irfan Ali, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, former President Donald Ramotar, they are all Ambassadors of the Indo Guyanese community. Joseph Ruhomon, one of the earliest Indo-Guyanese intellectuals, Ramcharitar Lalla, one of the first Indo-Guyanese poets, Shana Yardan, the renowned woman poet, Many such Indo-Guyanese made an impact on academics and arts, music and medicine.

Friends,

Our commonalities provide a strong foundation to our friendship. Three things, in particular, connect India and Guyana deeply. Culture, cuisine and cricket! Just a couple of weeks ago, I am sure you all celebrated Diwali. And in a few months, when India celebrates Holi, Guyana will celebrate Phagwa.

This year, the Diwali was special as Ram Lalla returned to Ayodhya after 500 years. People in India remember that the holy water and shilas from Guyana were also sent to build the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Despite being oceans apart, your cultural connection with Mother India is strong.

I could feel this when I visited the Arya Samaj Monument and Saraswati Vidya Niketan School earlier today. Both India and Guyana are proud of our rich and diverse culture. We see diversity as something to be celebrated, not just accommodated. Our countries are showing how cultural diversity is our strength.

Friends,

Wherever people of India go, they take one important thing along with them. The food! The Indo-Guyanese community also has a unique food tradition which has both Indian and Guyanese elements. I am aware that Dhal Puri is popular here! The seven-curry meal that I had at President Ali’s home was delicious. It will remain a fond memory for me.

Friends,

The love for cricket also binds our nations strongly. It is not just a sport. It is a way of life, deeply embedded in our national identity. The Providence National Cricket Stadium in Guyana stands as a symbol of our friendship.

Kanhai, Kalicharan, Chanderpaul are all well-known names in India. Clive Lloyd and his team have been a favourite of many generations. Young players from this region also have a huge fan base in India. Some of these great cricketers are here with us today. Many of our cricket fans enjoyed the T-20 World Cup that you hosted this year.

Your cheers for the ‘Team in Blue’ at their match in Guyana could be heard even back home in India!

Friends,

This morning, I had the honour of addressing the Guyanese Parliament. Coming from the Mother of Democracy, I felt the spiritual connect with one of the most vibrant democracies in the Caribbean region. We have a shared history that binds us together. Common struggle against colonial rule, love for democratic values, And, respect for diversity.

We have a shared future that we want to create. Aspirations for growth and development, Commitment towards economy and ecology, And, belief in a just and inclusive world order.

Friends,

I know the people of Guyana are well-wishers of India. You would be closely watching the progress being made in India. India’s journey over the past decade has been one of scale, speed and sustainability.

In just 10 years, India has grown from the tenth largest economy to the fifth largest. And, soon, we will become the third-largest. Our youth have made us the third largest start-up ecosystem in the world. India is a global hub for e-commerce, AI, fintech, agriculture, technology and more.

We have reached Mars and the Moon. From highways to i-ways, airways to railways, we are building state of art infrastructure. We have a strong service sector. Now, we are also becoming stronger in manufacturing. India has become the second largest mobile manufacturer in the world.

Friends,

India’s growth has not only been inspirational but also inclusive. Our digital public infrastructure is empowering the poor. We opened over 500 million bank accounts for the people. We connected these bank accounts with digital identity and mobiles. Due to this, people receive assistance directly in their bank accounts. Ayushman Bharat is the world’s largest free health insurance scheme. It is benefiting over 500 million people.

We have built over 30 million homes for those in need. In just one decade, we have lifted 250 million people out of poverty. Even among the poor, our initiatives have benefited women the most. Millions of women are becoming grassroots entrepreneurs, generating jobs and opportunities.

Friends,

While all this massive growth was happening, we also focused on sustainability. In just a decade, our solar energy capacity grew 30-fold ! Can you imagine ?We have moved towards green mobility, with 20 percent ethanol blending in petrol.

At the international level too, we have played a central role in many initiatives to combat climate change. The International Solar Alliance, The Global Biofuels Alliance, The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, Many of these initiatives have a special focus on empowering the Global South.

We have also championed the International Big Cat Alliance. Guyana, with its majestic Jaguars, also stands to benefit from this.

Friends,

Last year, we had hosted President Irfaan Ali as the Chief Guest of the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas. We also received Prime Minister Mark Phillips and Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo in India. Together, we have worked to strengthen bilateral cooperation in many areas.

Today, we have agreed to widen the scope of our collaboration -from energy to enterprise,Ayurveda to agriculture, infrastructure to innovation, healthcare to human resources, anddata to development. Our partnership also holds significant value for the wider region. The second India-CARICOM summit held yesterday is testament to the same.

As members of the United Nations, we both believe in reformed multilateralism. As developing countries, we understand the power of the Global South. We seek strategic autonomy and support inclusive development. We prioritize sustainable development and climate justice. And, we continue to call for dialogue and diplomacy to address global crises.

Friends,

I always call our diaspora the Rashtradoots. An Ambassador is a Rajdoot, but for me you are all Rashtradoots. They are Ambassadors of Indian culture and values. It is said that no worldly pleasure can compare to the comfort of a mother’s lap.

You, the Indo-Guyanese community, are doubly blessed. You have Guyana as your motherland and Bharat Mata as your ancestral land. Today, when India is a land of opportunities, each one of you can play a bigger role in connecting our two countries.

Friends,

Bharat Ko Janiye Quiz has been launched. I call upon you to participate. Also encourage your friends from Guyana. It will be a good opportunity to understand India, its values, culture and diversity.

Friends,

Next year, from 13 January to 26 February, Maha Kumbh will be held at Prayagraj. I invite you to attend this gathering with families and friends. You can travel to Basti or Gonda, from where many of you came. You can also visit the Ram Temple at Ayodhya. There is another invite.

It is for the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas that will be held in Bhubaneshwar in January. If you come, you can also take the blessings of Mahaprabhu Jagannath in Puri. Now with so many events and invitations, I hope to see many of you in India soon. Once again, thank you all for the love and affection you have shown me.

Thank you.
Thank you very much.

And special thanks to my friend Ali. Thanks a lot.