NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday advised Bharatiya Janata Party workers to fix goals for the next 25 years and work consistently to fulfill the aspirations of people who are looking to the BJP with great confidence and a lot of hope, as independent India prepares to mark its centenary in 2047.
Pointing out that the hopes and aspirations of people “greatly increases” the responsibility of the BJP, Modi said, “The world is looking at India with great expectations today. Similarly, in India, the people have a special affection for the BJP. The people of the country are looking at the BJP with great confidence and with a lot of hope. The hopes and aspirations of the people of the country increase our responsibility.”
“In this ‘Amrit kaal’ of independence, the country is setting goals for the next 25 years. This is the time for BJP to set the target for the next 25 years along with consistently working for the people of India to fulfill their aspirations while wading through all the challenges,” said Modi said while virtually addressing the BJP national office-bearers’ meeting in Jaipur.
Taking a dig at the Congress, the PM said there was a phase when people had no hopes with the government, nor was the government accountable. “In 2014, people decided to write a new chapter in history. The BJP has brought the country out of pessimism. Today, people of India are full of aspirations,” he added.
The PM said that he can see the country’s bright future amid the rising aspirations of people. “Beyond political profit and loss, I see it as a big positive change. India is seen as a country filled with aspirations. Now, every citizen wants to see the work getting done along with witnessing the final outcome. In this backdrop, the responsibility of governments increases tremendously,” he said.
He said advised BJP workers not to sit and relax but to work for the country to take it to the height which the freedom fighters dreamt of.
Emphasising the achievements of his government and also advising the workers to work consistently for the country, PM Modi said, “As BJP workers, we have no right to sit peacefully. There are BJP governments in 18 states, over 1,300 MLAs, over 400 MPs… Even in the Rajya Sabha, after decades, the BJP is the party to have 100 MPs. Seeing these achievements, one may want to relax. But we are not here to enjoy power. Those who gave their lives for our party do not permit us to rest. We are impatient even today, we are restless because our aim is to take India to the height which our freedom fighters dreamt of.”
Modi said the eight years of the BJP-led NDA government were dedicated to the poor’s welfare, balanced development, social justice and social security. (ANI)