Best practices should be studied without political untouchability :Modi

Maharashtra Navniman Sena (MNS) chief Mr. Raj Thakrey, who is on the tour to Gujarat to study the Gujarat model of development, today made elaborate discussions with the state government on various aspects of development.

Chief Minister Mr. Narendra Modi was introduced to the members of delegation who are accompanying Mr.Thakrey during his visit.

During a question-answer session Chief Minister said that in the democratic country like ours, rashtra niti (national policies) should be given more importance over raj niti(politics). Describing Mr.Thakrey’s visit as an important incident of the nation’s democracy, Chief Minister said the best achievements and successful practices should be studied not with the political point of view but for the good of the country.

“If somebody has successfully worked for the good of the people, his work should be studied, without considering who that person is. Political untouchability should be avoided”, said Chief Minister.

Mr. Thakrey greeted the Gujarat Chief Minister and presented him a shawl and an idol of Shivaji. Mr. Modi also offered warm welcome to Mr.Thakrey, his wife and MNS delegation.

Chief Minister said the people of Guajrat have entrusted the governance to him for three times. And during his tenure he has made it a practice to welcome all the best achievements and methods wherever adopted in the world.

Delegations from all over the world, including UNICEF and WHO, keep coming to Gujarat to study its achievements. Team of government officials of other states had also come. Central government has also sent teams to study various projects of Gujarat. Gujarat is also inviting the States like Kerala, Nagalend, Chhattisagadh to the Chintan Shibir which being organized every year. Various delegations from all over the world also come to Gujarat to study its world-class forensic science university. Teams have also come to study Sardara Sarovar Dam and solar energy initiatives of Gujarat, Chief Minister said.

MNS Chief said that he is on the Gujarat tour to see on his own the development taken place in Gujarat under the leadership of Mr. Narendra Modi and that there is no political motive behind his tour.