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"Narendra Modi addresses Karyakarta Mahakumbh in Bhopal"
"Over 7 lakh people from all parts of Madhya Pradesh attend Karyakarta Mahakumbh in Bhopal"
"This public meeting is the best tribute to Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya: Narendra Modi"
"In order to achieve a Congress Mukt Hindustan we have to achieve a Congress Mukt Polling Booth. Let us ensure that the Congress Party is wiped out at the polling both level itself: Narendra Modi"
"I am seeing a wave for the BJP. Let us take this wave from the minds of the people into the polling booth: Narendra Modi"
"Congress ruled the nation for 60 years but never before did their leaders talk about inclusive growth: Narendra Modi"
"Narendra Modi remembers former BJP President Shri Kushabhau Thakre during Karyakarta Mahasammelan"
"Congress lacks the strength to defeat the BJP so they have put the CBI in the field: Narendra Modi"
Addressing the Karyakarta Mahakumbh on the afternoon of Wednesday 25th September 2013 Shri Narendra Modi called for the fulfillment of Mahatma Gandhi’s dream of dismantling the Congress Party. He called for a Congress Mukt Hindustan and added that in order to achieve a Congress Mukt Hindustan we have to achieve a Congress Mukt Polling Booth. He inspired Karyakartas to ensure that the Congress Party is wiped out at the polling both level itself. The BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate noted that all surveys are showing a clear BJP wave and are taking note of the popularity of BJP leaders such as Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Smt. Vasundhara Raje and Dr. Raman Singh in the states. At the same time, he stressed on taking the wave in the minds of the people into the polling booth. BJP Rajya Sabha MP Shri Anil Dave announced that 7,21,083 people from all corners of Madhya Pradesh attended the Karyakarta Mahakumbh.
Shri Modi paid rich tributes to Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya and said that the manner in which the Madhya Pradesh unit of the BJP has organized the Karyakarta Mahakumbh, it is the best tribute to Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya. Shri Modi said that Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya devoted every moment of his life to strengthening the organisation. He added that 2015-2016 would mark the 100th birth anniversary year of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya and the Karyakartas of the BJP must take it on themselves that there is a BJP Government in New Delhi when this happens. Shri Modi paid rich tributes to former BJP President Shri Kushabhau Thakre and pointed that while he never got to see Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, through Kushabhau ji he got to know how Pandit ji would be.
In a direct attack on the Congress party Shri Modi said, "Congress ruled the nation for 60 years but never before did their leaders talk about inclusive growth. Now the Congress has to accept inclusive growth because wherever the BJP has served, their Governments have delivered on inclusive growth. The Delhi Sultanate has to talk about inclusive growth and the credit for this goes to Shivraj ji.” Referring to the anti-development attitude of the Congress Shri Modi shared that when the Congress came to know that the top 5 performing states in the 20 point programme were BJP or NDA ruled states, they stopped the evaluation of the programme instead of telling their Governments to improve.
Shri Modi showered praise on the development works done by Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan ji in Madhya Pradesh and expressed confidence of the BJP’s win in the state in the coming elections. He recalled that the good governance that the BJP Governments provided under Shri Sunderlal Patwa and Shri Kailash Joshi was undone by the Congress Government in Madhya Pradesh for 10 years, which put MP in the BIMARU category. “Madhya Pradesh has once again risen under the leadership of Shivraj ji and we cannot let the Congress win at this critical stage,” he affirmed. Shri Modi also spoke about Shivraj ji’s achievements in the power and other sectors of development.
Sharing his own personal experiences with Shri Chouhan, Shri Modi recalled that the two of them have worked shoulder to shoulder a long time ago and that he had heard Shivraj ji talk about Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya’s ‘Integral Humanism’ that made him understand Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay even better. Shri Modi pointed that whatever Shivraj ji spoke at that time, he has put into practice in the last many years while serving as the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.
Narendra Modi ji came down heavily on the Congress-led UPA for their discriminatory attitude against states that have elected non-Congress Governments. He pointed that both Atal ji and Advani ji ran a Government in Delhi but none of the states complained that their development is suffering due to the NDA. He gave the example of the Centre’s refusal to build gates on the Sardar Sarovar Dam, which is affecting the generation of 800 MW power to the people of Madhya Pradesh. Likewise, he asked why is it that Congress ruled Kerala is getting money to build houses for the poor while Madhya Pradesh is not? He affirmed that the Government may be of the BJP but the poor are Indians and that the Centre should stop playing with their lives.
Commenting on the blatant misuse of Central agencies by the Government, Shri Modi avowed that it is not the Congress that is fighting the coming elections but the CBI that is doing so. “Congress lacks the strength to defeat the BJP so they have put the CBI in the field,” he stated.
Senior BJP leaders Shri LK Advani ji, Dr. Murli Manohar Joshi, Shri Rajnath Singh, Smt. Sushma Swaraj, Shri Arun Jaitley, Shri Venkaiah Naidu, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Shri Ananth Kumar and Uma Bharti ji spoke on the occasion.
Text of PM Modi's address to the Indian Community in Guyana
November 22, 2024
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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.
