Think big when you think of poor: Modi at high tea
28 Oct 2014 5:15 AM IST
He used the occasion to convey to his MPs the message to ‘think big, far and above politics’ representing a ‘force with tremendous positive energy’ that could help chart a new course for the country.
At the event, held at his Race Course residence, Modi also made a fervent appeal to all the NDA MPs to ensure the success of his ambitious projects such as Clean India mission, MP Model Village scheme and Jan Dhan project. The prime minister spoke about the big schemes launched by the government, emphasising that the focus of all the policies was on the economically deprived sections. He asked the MPs to get involved in the projects and exuded confidence that the government’s goals were achievable.
The high tea lasted for about two hours during which the MPs were also given presentations on PM’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Jan Dhan scheme, Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) and labour reforms by the ministers concerned.
This Diwali Milan get together hosted by Modi was equally significant as it came ahead of government formation in Maharashtra, amid speculation of a possible BJP-Shiv Sena tie-up. A contingent from the Shiv Sena — which is still an ally at the Centre — attended the event, led by party leader and Union Heavy Industries minister Anant Geete. But Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray was conspicuous by his absence.
‘There was an elaborate discussion on many issues. We had an address by the prime minister who talked about cleanliness, various issues before the government, how a common MP can turn things in this country, how a common MP can be a symbol of positive political entity and how the respectability of politicians can be enhanced in the country,’ BJP general secretary Rajiv Pratap Rudy told reporters after the meeting. ‘The prime minister happily endorsed the achievements of the BJP and greeted Amit Shah on the party’s victory in Haryana and Maharashtra,’ Rudy added.
Parliamentary Affairs minister Venkaiah Naidu coordinated the meeting where various departments made presentations. Finance minister Arun Jaitley made a presentation on the Jan Dhan Yojana while labour minister Narinder Singh Tomar made a presentation on the labour reforms. BJP veteran LK Advani and party chief Amit Shah addressed the MPs too.
At the event, held at his Race Course residence, Modi also made a fervent appeal to all the NDA MPs to ensure the success of his ambitious projects such as Clean India mission, MP Model Village scheme and Jan Dhan project. The prime minister spoke about the big schemes launched by the government, emphasising that the focus of all the policies was on the economically deprived sections. He asked the MPs to get involved in the projects and exuded confidence that the government’s goals were achievable.
The high tea lasted for about two hours during which the MPs were also given presentations on PM’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Jan Dhan scheme, Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) and labour reforms by the ministers concerned.
This Diwali Milan get together hosted by Modi was equally significant as it came ahead of government formation in Maharashtra, amid speculation of a possible BJP-Shiv Sena tie-up. A contingent from the Shiv Sena — which is still an ally at the Centre — attended the event, led by party leader and Union Heavy Industries minister Anant Geete. But Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray was conspicuous by his absence.
‘There was an elaborate discussion on many issues. We had an address by the prime minister who talked about cleanliness, various issues before the government, how a common MP can turn things in this country, how a common MP can be a symbol of positive political entity and how the respectability of politicians can be enhanced in the country,’ BJP general secretary Rajiv Pratap Rudy told reporters after the meeting. ‘The prime minister happily endorsed the achievements of the BJP and greeted Amit Shah on the party’s victory in Haryana and Maharashtra,’ Rudy added.
Parliamentary Affairs minister Venkaiah Naidu coordinated the meeting where various departments made presentations. Finance minister Arun Jaitley made a presentation on the Jan Dhan Yojana while labour minister Narinder Singh Tomar made a presentation on the labour reforms. BJP veteran LK Advani and party chief Amit Shah addressed the MPs too.
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