Narendra Modi back in office after whirlwind campaign(VIDEO)

Narendra Modi back in office after whirlwind campaign
By our correspondent
Gandhinagar, DeshGujarat, 12 May, 2009





Narendra Modi back in office after whirlwind campaign(VIDEO)Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was back in Chief Minister office at Gandhinagar after long nationwide campaign today.

Talking to media persons briefly before stepping in his office Narendra Modi said, “I was in Himachal Pradesh yesterday and today I am back at office. From Badrinath to Kanyakumari and Kutch to Kamrup, I addressed more than 325 rallies. I saw rain at some places, felt cold at some other places, I experienced scorching sun somewhere and strong wind also at some places. I could not attend three rallies due to bad weather in which my plane could not fly.”

Though code of conduct is still alive, the Election Commission has announced some relief for the government to commence it’s routine allowed works:

1. Tours of ministers to districts and accompaniment of officers on such tours is allowed,
2. Review and implementation of ongoing programmes in the field is allowed;
3. Review with field officers, except for the officers who are on election duty is allowed;
4. Calling a review meeting of officers at headquarters, except for the officers who are on election duty is allowed;
5. Calling for bids, evaluation of bids, finalisation of bids and award of contracts is allowed (except in States where the general elections are being held for the State Assembly.)