Live: PM Narendra Modi’s felicitation at BJP headquarters

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s felicitation for historic victory at 11, Ashoka Road in New Delhi.

A day after the massive poll victories in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today appeared to be setting his sights beyond the 2019 Lok Sabha elections as he asked the countrymen to join him in building a new India by 2022.

He asked the people to take a pledge and express their commitment to building a new India on his Narendra Modi Mobile App.

A new India is emerging, which is being powered by the strength & skills of 125 crore Indians. This India stands for development, Modi tweeted.

When we mark 75 years of freedom in 2022, we should have made an India that will make Gandhi Ji, Sardar Patel & Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar proud, he added.

In a statement on his website Narendramodi.in, the Prime Minister said, Together, let us build the India of our dreams so that when we mark 75 years of freedom in 2022, we have an India that will make Gandhiji, Sardar Patel and Babasaheb Ambedkar proud.

He said, India is transforming, powered by the strength of each and every citizen of India; an India that is driven by innovation, hard work and creativity; an India characterized by peace, unity and brotherhood; and an India free from corruption, terrorism, black money and dirt.

He also listed out a set of pledges which he wanted the countrymen to take.

Modi wanted the countrymen to pledge that they stand for a corruption-free India, that they will undertake cashless transactions, that they will dedicatedly work towards a Swachh Bharat , that they will ensure a drugs-free India.

The Prime Minister also wanted the people to pledge that they will support and encourage women-led development, that they extend complete support to an accessible India , that they will stand for an India of peace, unity and harmony and that they will be job creators, not job seekers.

This came a day after the BJP, powered by a spirited campaign by Modi, posted landslide victories in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, decimating the rivals.

Addressing a gathering at the BJP headquarter in New Delhi today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that elections were about ‘Lok Shikshan’ and deepening the bond between people and democracy.

Shri Narendra Modi remarked, “There are many reasons for a win but such an empathetic win after such a record turnout is special and makes everyone think. Development is always a central issue during every election. But, earlier parties were scared to fight elections on development.” He thanked people of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Manipur, Goa and Punjab for turning out in large numbers to vote.

The Prime Minister said that a new India was rising. “A new India of the dreams of its Yuva Shakti is taking shape. A new India that fulfils aspirations of its Nari Shakti is taking shape. A new India about giving opportunities to the poor is taking shape.”

Prime Minister Modi stated that election results of five states were about assuming more responsibilities and serving the people. He added, “Power is not about posts. Power is an opportunity to serve. Generations of individuals have given their lives to build this party. They travelled all over India to make the party strong.”

Recalling the ideals of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, Shri Modi remarked, “Antyodaya is integral to our work. We understand the strength of India’s poor. Reposing faith in the power of the commons, Shri Modi said, “The burden on the middle class should reduce. This will enable our middle classes to shine. The strength of the poor and the aspirations of the middle class will take India to new heights.”

Prime Minister Modi also credited BJP President, Shri Amit Shah and party karyakartas for making it the largest party in the world. “Through the membership drive, the BJP has been able to become the largest political party in the world”, said Shri Modi.

The PM further added, “I am not someone who looks at things only from an election perspective. I see things for the well being of the people. In 2022 we will mark 75 years of independence. This will be a landmark moment for the nation.”

Shri Modi said that the Government is for everyone. “Government is formed with ‘Bahutmat’ but runs through ‘Sarvamat’. Ours is a government of everyone.”

BJP National President, Shri Amit Shah, several Union Ministers and party karyakartas attended the event.