Udaipur, 24 May 2012

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today expressed grave concern at the country’s present rulers’ ignoring the nation’s glorious history and heritage full of valour of great men at its own peril.

Speaking as the chief guest at Maharana Pratap’s 472nd birth anniversary function at Udaipur, he said that those who ignore their history cannot make history.

He said that Maharana Pratap lives in our heart even after so many years because he had showed us the way to protect the motherland. Even though he belonged to the princely family he didn’t ever take any rest and rather devoted every moment of his life in the service of the motherland. He offered floral tributes at Maharan’s statue at Moti Magri.

However, Mr. Modi regretted there might be still some so-called secular elements which would not cringe to malign Rana Pratap had he been alive today because he was the saviour of cow progeny, womanhood, temples and culture. As if there is only one family in the country today which has seen sacrifice and idolized.

He described it as India’s misfortune that people tend to forget its glorious past and revolutionaries like Shaymaji Krishna Verma, Veer Bhagat Singh and Rajguru and Veer Savarkar.

Talking about long historical and cultural relation between Gujarat and Rajasthan, he recalled that the mother of Mewad’s founder was the queen of Valabhi-Gujarat. Maharana Pratap’s obedient horse ‘Chetak’ belonged to Kathiawar breed of Gujarat. They were the Bhils of Guajart living in the Vijaynagar forests of Sabarkantha in the ravines of Aravalli who had lent support to the Maharana during his exile. Gujarat is trying to repay by providing the Narmada waters to the remote areas of Rajasthan.

While the Gujarat Government has enacted effective laws to save the cow progeny, Mr. Modi said, the Central Government’s offered subsidy on beef under its ‘pink revolution’.

Long queues at petrol pumps were seen on Wednesday evening

Ahmedabad, 23 May 2012

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today hit hard on his twitter at the Congress-ruled Centre’s utter failure to control inflation, as demonstrated by its inflicting an unprecedented hike in the price of an essential commodity like petrol.

Mr. Modi described the failure as all the more unpardonable as the hike was announced within 24 hours of the adjournment of the Parliamentary session. It is a great insult to Parliamentary system of democracy. People would not forgive the Congress-ruled government at the Centre, he said.

Ahmedabad, 23 May 2012

Following are the pictures of a function of Red cross in Ahmedabad where Gujarat Governor Dr Kamla Beniwal and Chief Minister Narendra Modi shared stage. Dr. Kamla Beniwal who is presently facing allegations of land grab in Rajasthan found an opportunity to say something to the Chief Minister. The Chief Minister too reacted to her.

Press release

Ahmedabad, Wednesday: Gujarat Governor Dr Shrimati Kamlaji inaugurated Vatsalya
Varishth Nagrik Grih built by Gujarat branch of Indian Red Cross Society for 90 senior
citizens here today.

Speaking on the occasion, she said that selfless service is rated very high in Indian
culture and Gujarat preserved the high traditions as there are a number of voluntary
organizations busy in the service of the poor, needy and deserted senior citizens. She
expressed great happiness at the Red Cross Society contributing its mite as a matter
of pride for all. She lauded the notable contribution by Tanti Foundation for Rs.7-crore
donation.

The Governor and Chief Minister took round of the complex. It has facilities for health
checkup, entertainment, library, ATM, prayer room, naturopathy dispensary and
physiotherapy centre.

Chief Minister Narendra Modi described senior citizens’ home like Vatsalya Dham as
the need of the hour in modern family life. He profusely congratulated Mr. Tulsi Tanti,
besides this senior citizens’ home, for his another unique contribution to the society on a
different front in the form of renewable energy.

He said that Gujarat ranks high in the field of service ingrained as it is in the blood of its
people. It is reflected in blood donation and eye donation, too. However, he regretted,
adversaries continue to malign Gujarat without any pretext.

The Chief Minister lauded the initiative of Red Cross Society in research and treatment
of sickle cell anemia as well as thalassemia. He said that Gujarat Government is also
keen to provide relief to patients suffering from such deadly diseases.

Mr. Tulsi Tanti spoke on the need for joint family system. Organisation’s Chairman
Gautam Shah welcomed the guests. Indian Red Cross Society Gujarat Branch
Chairman Madhuben Nayak gave details about the society. Secretary General S. P.
Agrawal and International Red Cross Society’s Rose spoke also spoke. Organisation’s
Bhaveshbhai Acharya proposed a vote of thanks.

New Delhi, 21 May, 2012

A CNN-IBN Opinion Poll conducted across eight urban centres – Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Bangalore and Hyderabad – showed that even as the Manmohan Singh-led UPA is losing its credibility in urban areas, Narendra Modi stands head and shoulders above his rivals with voters when it comes to leadership of the BJP and the NDA.

The survey, conducted from 8-10 May with a sample size of 2,033, shows that Modi is the overwhelming urban choice as NDA-BJP leader with 39 percent seeing him as prime ministerial material. LK Advani comes next with 17 percent. The rest have preferences in single-digits.

Interestingly, barring Kolkata, Modi is No 1 choice is all cities, with Ahmedabad (not surprisingly) leading the pack with 76 percent preferring him, followed by Lucknow (which is surprising) giving him 60 percent. This suggests that Modi may be key to reviving the BJP’s fortunes in Uttar Pradesh, too.

The interesting point is that Nitish Kumar, who is widely seen as a possible prime minister in case the regional allies of the NDA fare better than the BJP itself, gets just 5 percent. He is more a media creation than anything else.

A majority of the respondents in the CNN-IBN survey (49 per cent) did not favor another term for the UPA II. When asked who would be the most ideal candidate from the opposition alliance, NDA, to be India’s next PM, 39 per cent of the respondents preferred Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

An overwhelming 66 per cent of India’s urban population thinks the Manmohan Singh-led UPA government has lost its credibility to govern. Also, more than half of the respondents (59 per cent) expressed dissatisfaction with the current government.

Surat, 21 May 2012

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi will address a convention of Rajasthani and Hariyani communities in Surat on 27 May.

The convention has been organized at Parvat patiya at 5.00 pm.

BJP leaders from Rajasthan are invited to this convention according to party sources.

The Chief Minister will also dedicate various development projects including a water and gutter network project worth Rs 80 crore and Kapodra-Utran river bridge worth Rs 72 crore. He will address the inaugural function of new river bridge at Amroli cross road. The Chief Minister will also attend the installation function of new office bearers of local chamber of commerce.

Ahmedabad, 20 May 2012

On the eve of eight years of UPA rule, a survey has suggested that the Congress-led alliance is losing its sheen and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has emerged as the most popular national leader ahead of the Prime Minister and Rahul Gandhi.

The ABP News-Nielsen survey also suggested that if General elections are held now, the BJP would garner 28 per cent of the votes while the Congress would manage only 20 per cent.

“After eight years in power, the UPA pull seems to be diminishing. Narendra Modi, for the first time, emerges as the most popular national leader, ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Rahul Gandhi,” the news channel said in its release.

The channel said the survey, conducted in 28 cities across the country, also revealed that the BJP has turned out to be the most favoured party.

“In an interesting revelation, only 69 per cent of those who voted for Congress during the 2009 polls are still intending to vote for it if elections are held now,” it said.

In 2009 General elections, the Congress had won 207 seats whereas the BJP secured 116.

Gandhinagar, 20 May 2012

Around 30 senior IAS and IPS officers from tribal community paid courtesy visit to Chief Minster Narendra Modi today. The group talked about the tribal community’s hard work and contribution in the State’s development.

Chief Minister lauded these senior officials’ commitment for the service of Gujarat. He said that a huge change is being seen in the tribal communities for their approach towards education. State government has set up higher secondary schools and hostels for tribal students. The civil services training and the training for joining military have got huge response from the tribal youths.

Senior police official M.D.Meena and Principal Secretary to Chief Minister K.Kailasnathan was also present on the occasion.

Gandhinagar, 20 May 2012
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today addressed NRI Gujaratis in 12 cities of America and Canada live through video conferencing. Presented above is the video of Shri Narendra Modi’s speech.

Gandhinagar, 18 May, 2012

A delegation from Thailand, led by Thailand’s envoy to India Mr. Pisan Manawapat, met Chief Minister Narendra Modi today and discussed regarding expanding ties between Gujarat and Thailand for mutually developing the tourism and other sectors.

Mentioning that about 60,000 Thai tourists visit the places of Buddhist relics in India every year Mr.Manawapat expressed keenness in starting a Buddhist tourism circuit between Gujarat and Thailand. Accepting the suggestion of the Thai envoy Chief Minister suggested exploring possibility of starting Vishnu circuit between the two places considering the presence of ancient temples of Lord Vishnu in Thailand.

Both the dignitaries agreed to take ahead the mutual ties for developing tourism in Gujarat and Thailand. They also agreed to start air services between Ahmedabad and Bangkok.

Mr.Manawapat expressed the Thai companies’ interest in partnering the State in its housing and infrastructure projects including the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor project. The Thai envoy said that a special importance will be given to the trade partnership with Gujarat in the business-investment seminar which is to be held in the coming September month in Thailand.

Senior officials of Gujarat government shared the State government’s development vision during the meet.

It is noteworthy that there is a great possibility of cultural exchange between Gujarati and Thai people. The international airport in Ahmedabad has been constructed by a Thai company.

Ahmedabad, 17 May 2012

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 100-bed modern BAPS Yogiji Maharaj Hospital at Shahibaug here this evening.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Modi remembered the contribution of seers and saints of India for their selfless services to the society. He remembered the role of Pramukhswami Maharaj Yogiji in de-addiction of 40-lakh people. He wished the Hospital would work for the society with the same spirit.

The Chief Minister said that the Swamiji has imbibed the essence of Ayurveda and passed on the knowledge to his disciples. If such service institutions join government efforts the state could do wonders, he said.

He said that it was because of the advancement in medical science that the average life expectancy of mankind has increased. He desired to spread the area of influence of the medical science. He said that nursing and medical colleges have been set up in every district.

Dr. V. P. Patel said the hospital was built with the inspiration of Pramukhswami Maharaj of the Bochasanvasi Akshar Purushottam Sanstha (BAPS). It has 100 doctors(15 in-house and 85 visiting doctors) and 250 para-medical staff. 1,25,000 sq ft complex also offers panchakarma and ayurved treatment services.

Prominent among those present on the occasion included Health Minister Jay Narayan Vyas, Purushottam D. Patel, Phoolchand and donors, MLA Bharat Barot.

Video of Narendra Modi’s speech

Gandhinagar, 17 May 2012

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today launched the comprehensive ‘Collector Manual’ published by the State Revenue Department in English language at a function.

The manual condenses a wide range of laws, rules and regulations related to Revenue Department into 500 pages in a simple language and self-explanatory notes. It contains the entire gamut of documents, ranging from land records and settlements to various taxes, working of civil supplies, mines and industry, environment and election, disaster management to various taxes handled by the Collector, continued from Mumbai Police Acts and newly incorporated Acts.

The Chief Minister congratulated the Revenue Department officials for taking up this painstaking job. He said this manual should be of immense help to particularly newly appointed IAS officers, and also as a Reference Book for district administration in other states as well.

Revenue Minister Anandiben Patel said that the Collector Manual was first published in Gujarati and English languages incorporating relevant details up to 2008. The latest manual in English includes amendments, additions and alterations in laws related to the revenue department after 2008.

Principal Revenue Secretary C.L. Meena and other senior officers of the department were also present on the occasion.