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6 crore people of Gujarat are the real heroes of the election!

Published By : Admin | December 24, 2012 | 17:10 IST

Gujarat Elections 2012- Shri Narendra Modi addresses massive public meeting in Ahmedabad

Na Rukna Hai, Na Thakna Hai, Sirf Aapke Sapno Ko Poora Karna Hai! Says Shri Modi

I thank the people for voting for us. The results show that the voters know the difference between what is good and what is bad: Shri Modi

6 crore people are the real heroes of the election: Shri Modi

We put a simple slogan ‘Ekmat Gujarat…’ but political pundits did not understand this as it was not spicy or against anyone. But the people picked up the Mantra: Shri Modi

Give me strength to take right decisions. I just have one dream- Gujarat. I only think about Gujarat, Gujarat and Gujarat: CM

Shri Modi expresses gratitude to the more than 5 lakh Government employees of Gujarat.

I bow my head in front of lakhs of our Karyakartas. The Party is like our Mother. Whatever we are, we are due to the party: Shri Modi

I was hearing big (political) pundits on TV and I was shocked. They are still unable to digest our victory. I don’t know what will happen to them. Do pray for them. Pray they have a sound sleep: Shri Modi

We do not want development for medals and certificates. We already have lots. This is the biggest medal the people have given, I do not want anything medal or certificate from anyone else: Shri Modi

After leading the Bharatiya Janata Party to a resounding victory in the 2012 Gujarat Assembly Elections Shri Narendra Modi addressed the people at a public meeting in Ahmedabad. Shri Modi profusely thanked the people for the support shown to the BJP in the elections and said that if there is a hero of today, it is the 6 crore people of Gujarat. He said, “Na Rukna Hai, Na Thakna Hai, Sirf Aapke Sapno Ko Poora Karna Hai!” (We cannot stop, we cannot rest, we only want to fulfill your dreams)

 

Results show voters know what is good, what is bad

Commenting on the results the Chief Minister said, “I thank the people for voting for us. The results show that the voters know the difference between what is good and what is bad. When the people get an opportunity to choose, they do so keeping the future in mind and the Gujarat election results show that the voter is mature and is above any greed”

 

We had a simple slogan! Political pundits could not understand it because it was not spicy

The Chief Minister pointed out, “We put a simple slogan ‘Ekmat Gujarat…’ but political pundits did not understand this as it was not spicy or against anyone. But the people picked up the Mantra.”

Shri Modi affirmed, “The voters have risen above caste politics. They have thought about the future generations.” He added that the people have seen through the casteist politics of the 1980s and do not ever want to return to that ever again.

He said that earlier Governments would get elected and would be voted out of office but now people elect Governments again and again and they seek accountability from them. He opined, “With political stability the accountability increases and this happens when voters are mature.”

 

If there is good governance and development people leave everything else and make their choice

Shri Modi termed the 6 crore people of Gujarat as the real heroes of the election. He pointed out, “They used to say good economics does not make good politics. In Gujarat people have shown that good economics and good governance is possible together as well as supported. If there is good governance and development, people leave everything else and people support you!”

 

Give me the strength to make the right decisions, I only think about Gujarat, Gujarat and Gujarat

The Chief Minister sought the support of the people in the decisions the Government makes and affirmed his commitment to the development of Gujarat.

He said, “We made many big decisions in the last few years. Sometimes it may have disappointed a few people. People may have thought why is Modi doing this? But we did what was good for the people. We did it without any ill will. And the same people accepted decisions and supported us.”

He went on to say, “Give me strength to take right decisions. I just have one dream- Gujarat. I only think about Gujarat, Gujarat and Gujarat.”

The Chief Minister affirmed that in a democracy no one is an enemy and that if he has made any mistake or displayed any shortcoming he apologizes for the same.

 

CM congratulates more than 5 lakh Karmayogis of Gujarat

The Chief Minister specially congratulated the more than 5 lakh Government employees for their support. He stated, “When the postal ballots were counted, everyone was surprised. 70-75% of the postal ballots were in our favour. I congratulate the more than 5 lakh Karmayogis. I know earlier you went home at 5PM now you work till 10 PM. I made them work so hard still our party has been supported.”

 

I bow my head in front of lakhs of our Karyakartas

Shri Modi expressed his gratitude to the Karyakartas of the BJP. He avowed, “I have always said that on one side is the hardwork of our Karyakartas and on the other is money power and I said hardwork will win.”

He went on to say, “I bow my head in front of lakhs of our Karyakartas. The Party is like our Mother. We grow up under her care. Whatever we are, we are due to the party. All this is due to all those who worked for the BJP for so many years. Many of them are not even alive today.”

 

Pray for the political pundits so they get a good night’s sleep

Taking a pointed dig at the attitude of the political pundits of the media throughout the entire day, Shri Modi said, “I do not want to criticize anyone but I was hearing big (political) pundits on TV and I was shocked. They are still unable to digest our victory. I don’t know what will happen to them. Do pray for them. Pray they have a sound sleep. We do not wish bad for anyone.”

Continuing his sharp attack on the attitude of the so called political pundits the Chief Minister opined, “Someone said these elections are a draw. What kind of a thought is this? Why are they working so hard to show Gujarat in poor light? Add the seats won by the Congress in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat and we still have more seats.”

Giving a few words of wisdom to them, Shri Modi said, “A win is a win. Even if BJP had 93 seats then too BJP Government would be formed. Political pundits are keen to forget this arithmetic. If a Government gets reelected it’s a big thing but this is a hat trick! Still a group of people cannot accept it and I pity them.”

He added, “You tried everything including when the counting was on. But atleast think about it now! We fought the elections on the issue of development, people accepted the issue and voted for us. This is a big thing.”

 

The people have given their mandate, I do not need a certificate from anyone else

The Chief Minister pointed, “We do not want development for medals and certificates. We already have lots. This is the biggest medal the people have given, I do not want anything medal or certificate from anyone else.”

 

Serving Gujarat is serving Bharat Mata

The Chief Minister pointed out that serving the people of Gujarat is akin to serving Bharat Mata.

He pointed out that there were many difficulties but the more the stones were thrown at him, the more he converted them into a flight of stairs for the development of the people of Gujarat.

He also asked the media to take note of the unique usage of 3D projection technology to connect with people during elections and affirmed that it was for the first time in the world that such technology has been used.

People in large numbers were present at the occasion. Shri Modi was greeted by loud cheers from the people.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Friends,

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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.