New Delhi: The jubilation in the BJP over its record-breaking win in the Gujarat polls echoed in its parliamentary party meeting on Wednesday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi was felicitated for the victory. The prime minister, in turn, heaped praised on the state unit, especially its president CR Paatil and said the victory is owed to the BJP's organisational strength, Union minister Pralhad Joshi told reporters after the meeting. It was supposed to happen on Tuesday but due to Tawang issue it was postponed for a day.
As we know that the Indian Army had a face off with the Chinese PLA (People's Liberation Army) at Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh on December 9. This news flashed in media on December 11 and opposition parties MPs had given notice to have discussion on it. Seeing opposition aggression, the BJP had postponed their parliamentary meeting for a day.
Party sources added that Modi said the Gujarat unit of the BJP is an example of how poll win is possible if the party organisation is strong. The prime minister's high praise for Paatil, a close confidant of him, underlines his rising stock within the party. Modi also praised party's national president JP Nadda. In his speech, Modi also spoke of India's G-20 presidency and asked MPs to come out with innovative ideas to involve people in organising various events across the country in the run up to the summit meeting next year.
With numerous foreign delegates expected to attend these meetings to be held in several Indian cities, he said they should be accorded a warm welcome and get glimpses of traditional culture and custom. Union Minister Ashiwini Vaishnaw gave a presentation on the Indian economy in the meeting. Citing international publications, he said India is a bright spot amongst top seven countries. Citing the data of last several decades, the presentation stated that inflation and unemployment were always higher in Congress governments and lower in BJP governments.
