CM files nomination papers from Maninagar, addresses people of the constituency

Published By : Admin | November 30, 2012 | 21:17 IST

Shri Narendra Modi files his nomination papers from Maninagar Vidhan Sabha seat for Gujarat Elections 2012

Before filing his papers, Shri Modi interacts with people from the constituency and delivers inspiring speech

CM gives Mantra of Vikas Vishwas, and Vijay” (Development, truth and victory)

CM attacks Congress for their failures on various fronts, says those who hide from their own workers, what will they tell the people of Gujarat!

BJP a Karyakarta driven party, with a organizational foundation

If Congress thinks they will win on the basis of money power, they have not understood the people of Gujarat: Shri Modi

On the afternoon of Friday 30th November 2012 Shri Narendra Modi filed his nomination papers from the Maninagar constituency in Ahmedabad for the 2012 Gujarat Vidhan Sabha elections. Shri Modi has represented Maninagar in the Assembly since 2002.

Before filing his nomination papers Shri Modi delivered a soul stirring speech to BJP Karyakartas in Maninagar in which he spoke on various issues. “Let us work hard and not rest till 17th December” Shri Modi said.

He said that he has steered the boat of Gujarat’s development despite all obstacles and gave the inspiring mantra of “Vikas, Vishwas and Vijay” (Development, truth and victory) to the people.

BJP a Karyakarta driven party with a organizational foundation

Shri Modi said that the BJP is a Karyakarta driven party and one that it centered on its organization. He added that the BJP’s election planning is centered around the worker.

He stated that the BJP has lakhs of workers who have not fought any elections but are selflessly immersed in the service of Bharat Mata. Their dream is to take this country forward. Shri Modi said such workers are the strength of the BJP and no party is blessed with such strengths.

Congress is person oriented, uses money power

On the other hand Shri Modi affirmed that the Congress is a person oriented, family oriented party with people who constantly want something or the other. He further said that the Congress fights on money power and that is the mistake they make.

He recalled that during the 2007 Vidhan Sabha elections campaign the Congress spent crores on the campaign and this time it would increase manifold, which is understandable considering the loot of the coal scam, 2G etc. He declared that if the Congress thinks they will win the elections on the basis of the money power they have not understood the people of Gujarat. He said Gujarat is the land of Sardar Patel and no force can overcome us or buy us and if the Congress is dreaming to do the same they are mistaken!

Those who hide their faces from their workers, what will they tell the people of Gujarat!

Taking a pointed dig at the Congress over the infighting, Shri Modi asked if any Congress leader has been for the last 4 days? “Forget the public, their own workers cannot find them. The leaders who have to hide their faces from their own workers, what will they tell the people of Gujarat?” he asked.

A state where a 12-year-old child is wise, people will snatch Congress’ mandate permanently

Referring to the behind the curtain acts of collaboration by various parties in Gujarat, Shri Modi said, “Recently Congressmen were in tears. Why? Well, because one 12-year-old child snatched away mandate from Congressman’s hand and fled. Congress speaks truth (sometimes) by mistake. The state where a child is so wise, people are all set to snatch way Congress’s mandate permanently.”

He added, “Congress has no guts. Congress doesn’t dare to say that they have fixed it with so and so? Making Ahmed Patel the CM is behind the curtains game but why are you acting behind curtains? Congress cannot see any Patel except Ahmed Patel? People have third eye, they are familiar with the games you play.”

Don’t bother about candidates; only think of the future generations!

Shri Modi affirmed that there is loot doing on in Delhi and asked what would happen if power is given to the same people in Gujarat. He asked if a youngster could say his future is secure under Congress? Or if farmers can say their livelihood is safe. Is there a change in the life of the poor under the Congress? He asked.

Shri Modi urged the people not to think about candidates but think about the future generations before casting their precious vote.

Can we give our future to casual hands?

The Chief Minister said that he has observed Congress Chief Ministers and wondered how they run Governments. He shared that during important meetings where the Prime Minister is present Congress CMs are clueless as to what agenda is being discussed and when he raises an issue they ask him- how did you raise this? He questioned if we can give our future in thehands of those working with such casual attitude with no trace for working hard?

Congressmen confused after yesterday. What they did for 12 months is simply washed away

Shri Modi stated that the Congress spent crores, gave so many ads on TV but when the BJP got new technology and Shri Modi was able to interact with people across 26 places at one time, the Congress got confused as all that they have been doing for last 12 months has been washed away.

He asserted that the Congress will never win on the force of its lies and while the BJP has accepted development, the Congress is still spreading lies day and night.

Proud that even to criticize me, they say you have worked more!

Talking about an article in a newspaper, which said that he has put in too much money in Maninagar, Shri Modi wanted to know if doing so is a crime. “Is Maninagar not a part of Gujarat? Don’t its people deserve all happiness and comforts? Should I not work for them?” the Chief Minister asked and added that he believes in development of each and every part of Gujarat.

Shri Modi expressed joy that even to criticize him they are saying he worked more!

He also pointed out that the election is important to him because Gujarat needs to show that elections can be fought on the issue of development. He came down heavily on the Congress for showing no concern that Parliament in not functioning for the last 4 days.

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November 22, 2024
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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.