Shri Modi addresses people across 53 places of Gujarat through 3D technology 

Congress has only embraced negative politics. Not only Gujarat leaders but also their national leaders are using very poor language: CM 

Development is not in Congress’ nature. If someone is fighting the elections on development, Congress does not know how to counter: Shri Modi 

You say only 1 voice heard in Gujarat? If there is someone who says development in Gujarat due to 6 crore people, it is me. There are more than 5000 schemes named after your father, your grandmother, you great grandfather's name: Shri Modi 

Rahul Baba Zuban Sambhal Ke Boliye. You language does not suit democracy: Shri Modi 

Some people seeing Sir Creek issue with narrow eyes. Its nothing to do with Rajneeti, it’s an issue of Rashtraniti for me: Shri Modi 

You have tried to defame Gujarat. I tell you- the more the dirt you throw, the more the Lotus will shine: Shri Modi’s clear message to anti-Gujarat Congress party 

Madam Sonia ji says in Gujarat innocents are in jail but it is your CBI that sends innocents to jail in Gujarat. Even the courts have released them: Shri Modi 

Mills shut down in Congress rule. Many lost jobs, many had to end their lives. Gujarat's textile industry got ruined. Your eyes were on mill land. Your Textile Ministry was interested in making money on mill land: CM 

Tell SC to make SIT to look into what mill workers are doing, is there a package. Look into whether land has been sold transparently. Have your textile ministers made money? Asks Shri Modi 

Mrs. Sonia ji said Congress gave 50% reservation to women. Its not 50 but 33%! We passed a law to give 50% reservation to women, it was discussed for 3 days. But your Governor who is a woman has not signed it for 2 years. You made Raj Bhawan a Congress Bhawan: Shri Modi

 

On Friday 14th December 2012 Shri Narendra Modi addressed people across 53 places of Gujarat through 3D projection technology. Shri Modi affirmed that politics of development is not in the nature of the Congress and that if someone is fighting the elections on development, they do not know how to counter it. He said that it is not only the Gujarat Congress leaders but also the national leader of the party who have embraced negative politics and used very poor language while speaking in Gujarat.

The Chief Minister shattered the lies spread by Mrs. Sonia Gandhi on various issues be it the issue of the Government of India bringing in the 108 ambulance service, the power and water situation in Gujarat, the law & order situation in Gujarat or the state of unemployment in Gujarat.

Shri Modi stated that it was Mr. Rajiv Gandhi who set up the initiative to clean the Ganga but the Ganga is not yet clean. On the other hand the Gujarat Government has transformed the Sabarmati River. “If there is a diamond in your hand you make it coal. We turn coal into a diamond!” he declared. 

Speaking on the delicate issue of Sir Creek, Shri Modi said that for him it is not a matter of Rajniti but a matter of Rashtraniti. He explained the importance of Sir Creek and stressed on the fact that Sir Creek is essential to the safety of India. He added that the region also has oil and gas reserves that can be used by India.

On Mr. Rahul Gandhi’s statement that only 1 voice is heard in Gujarat. Shri Modi said that if there is a person who says the development in Gujarat is due to 6 crore people of Gujarat, it is him. He further said, “There are more than 5000 schemes named after your father, your grandmother, great grand father's name. Have you spoken about anyone else? You say my father struggled, my grandmother but did others not struggle?” The Chief Minister said that we couldn’t forget that there were many people who struggled for the nation and he asked Mr. Rahul Gandhi to think 50 times before making such allegations of 1 voice being heard- “Rahul Baba Zuban Sambhal Ke Boliye. You language does not suit democracy” he avowed. He further spoke that he was born in a family where his father was not even a Sarpanch and it was the love of the people with which he has grown up.

The Chief Minister spoke at length about the development initiatives in Gujarat. “We want to take Gujarat to newer heights. Dholera SIR is coming up. It will be like 2 Delhis! There was Gir, Kutch everything but you never thought of developing tourism. Today our tourism growing faster than that of India!” he declared.

Shri Modi spoke at length about the Congress culture of misusing Article 356, their following of ‘Aaya Ram Gaya Ram politics’ and their misuse of CBI. “Madam Sonia ji says in Gujarat innocent people are in jail, but its your CBI that sends innocents to jail in Gujarat. Eve Courts have released them now” he opined. Shri Modi punctured the Congress President’s lie on the shutting of mills and he called for a White Paper and Supreme Court monitored SIT to look into the closure of mills, the condition of those who lost jobs in the wake of the mill closure and the profits made by the Congress Textile Ministers once the mill land was sold.

He demolished Mrs. Sonia Gandhi’s lie that it was Rajiv Gandhi who brought 50% reservation for women at the local level and shared that the figure stood at 33%. But, he went on to say that when the Gujarat assembly passed the Bill for 50% women reservation at local levels it was the Congress appointed Governor who, ironically being a woman has refused to sigh it for over 2 years. “You made Raj Bhawan a Congress Bhawan” he avowed.

To those who are defaming Gujarat Shri Modi affirmed, “You have tried to defame Gujarat. I tell you- the more the dirt you throw, the more the Lotus will shine.” He asked the Centre not to treat Gujarat as an enemy state. He made a strong appeal to the people to go out in large numbers and give a thumping mandate to the BJP.

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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.