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On 06 April 2023, the BJP celebrated its 44th ‘Sthapna Divas’ at the party national headquarters in Delhi. Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed on the occasion and it was broadcasted live at over 10 lakh places across the country. During his address, PM Shri Modi sought people’s support in the fight against graft and nepotism.
Earlier, BJP National President Shri JP Nadda hoisted the party flag at the party national headquarters in Delhi and addressed the party Karyakartas. Shri Nadda said, “Under the leadership of PM Shri Narendra Modi, the BJP has made groundbreaking achievements. We got the inspiration from him for ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’”.
The BJP will also observe ‘Sewa Saptah’ and it will culminate on the birth anniversary of Dr. BR Ambedkar on April 14. The BJP will organise nationwide programmes, seminars and discussions to commemorate the ‘Social Justice Week’ and on the achievements of the central government.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the ‘BJP Foundation Day’ celebrations by congratulating all the party Karyakartas for their service to Maa Bharati. On Hanuman Jayanti, the PM invoked the spirit of Hanuman Ji and encouraged all party workers to work in accordance with the same, realizing the party’s true potential and being able to overcome challenges posed in terms of corruption, dynastic politics, law, and order. He emphasized Hanuman Ji’s “can do” and “nothing is impossible” attitude to effectively resolve people’s problems.
BJP is born as a tribute to India’s democracy
PM Shri Modi stated that for the BJP, it was always ‘Nation First’ and the country’s democratic traditions encouraged it to progress in serving the people. “BJP is born as a tribute to India’s democracy and will always strive to strengthen India’s democracy and its Constitutional values. BJP through its progressive mindset has always envisaged Sabka Saath, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas”.
Social Justice- An “Article of Faith”
The PM elaborated that for BJP, “social justice has not been a means of political sloganeering but has been an “Article of Faith”. In the past, many individuals, groups, and parties have prioritized dynastic politics over social justice but BJP at every opportunity has tried to promote social justice. Initiatives such as the PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, PMJAY, PMJDY, and Swachh Bharat Abhiyan have all been introduced to promote social justice without any prejudices or discrimination and have only sought to lift the poor and the downtrodden.
HIGHLIGHTS
-Social justice is not a means of political sloganeering but an “Article of Faith for us.
-BJP has led to the emergence of a new political culture free of dynastic politics, casteism, regionalism, narrow-mindedness and small achievements.
-The new political culture stresses inclusive development.
-“Can do” and “nothing is impossible” attitude to effectively resolve people’s problems.
-We have emerged as a pioneer of digital infrastructure.
-Opposition never believed that Jammu and Kashmir and the North-East region could ever emerge peacefully.
-We have taken tough decisions and have strived to ensure the progress and development of all.
He stated that with the BJP coming to power, it has led to the emergence of a new political culture free of dynastic politics, casteism, regionalism, narrow-mindedness, and small achievements. The new political culture stresses inclusive development and the ability to envision ambitious targets enabling the development of the country in the true sense. This new culture regards the role and participation of women as equals, ameliorating their day-day difficulties. This culture embraces the role and contribution of the youth in the creation of a modern India.
Colonial mindset still exists in India
“2014, was not just a regime change as the people of India sounded the bugle for India’s transformation. Though in 1947, India attained independence after colonial slavery of 800 years this colonial mindset still existed in India, suppressing the voices of the common people. All people including the poor, Dalits, and the downtrodden were subjected to mockery. When there was a regime change in 2014, we always ensured to change this mindset,” the Prime Minister remarked.
All the schemes and programmes have always been aimed at changing this mindset. Through Swachh Bharat Abhiyan we not only tried to provide toilet and sanitation facilities to all but we provided them respect and dignity. He said, “When we envisaged a Digital India, the opposition forces questioned and criticized us. They tried mocking our efforts by stating how illiterates can become digital. We have proved them all wrong and have emerged as a pioneer of digital infrastructure.”
Calling out the Opposition for having a ‘Baadshahi Maansikta’ (colonial mindset), Shri Modi said, “Opposition forces with their dynastic agenda have continued to peddle lies and falsity against us. They never believed that Jammu and Kashmir and the North-East region can ever emerge peacefully, that Article 370 will ever become history. We have taken these tough decisions and have strived to ensure the progress and development of all.”
Tremendous development in various sectors
“Our decisions have ensured tremendous development in various sectors including tax collections both direct and indirect, infrastructure development, defence, technology development, and exports among others,” the PM added further.
Concluding his address, the Prime Minister said that every BJP Karyakarta must be grateful for the Party getting the opportunity to serve the country during the “Amrit-Kaal”. He added, “In about 6-7 years, we will be celebrating the 50th foundation day, and with respect to that, we must formulate our aims and objectives now.”