While speaking on his preparations for 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that it’s not just an election for him but a mission. He said that he aims to set Thiruvananthapuram, the constituency from where is contesting from, on a path forward to start gaining benefits of schemes of PM Modi’s governance.He further said, “It’s not just an election for me but a mission where I can put Thiruvananthapuram at a path that it can move forward and starts gaining benefits of schemes of PM Modi’s governance. This election is about the performance of the sitting MP and about which govt has delivered. Opposition parties don’t want to discuss performance, the economy but everything else.”
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Sandeshkhali survivor Rekha Patra on candidature: ‘PM Modi gave responsibility; ready for fight for victims…’ – The Economic Times Video
Rekha Patra, BJP candidate from Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency after talking to PM Modi said that the PM has given her a big responsibility and she will fulfill every responsibility, she added that PM Modi has shown trust in her by giving poor woman ticket and she will fight for the victims of Sandeshkhali. Speaking to ANI, Rekha Patra said, “We will fulfill the responsibility given by PM Modi. He has shown his trust by giving a ticket to a poor woman like me from Basirhat… The mothers and sisters who are being tortured in Sandeshkhali, we will fight for them. Our efforts will take their fight forward.”
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CAA notification: Ploy to strengthen vote bank? Here is what politicians say – The Economic Times Video
The rules for implementation of the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) 2019 were notified on Monday, paving the way for granting citizenship to undocumented non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, according to officials. With the CAA rules being issued, the Modi government will now start granting Indian nationality to persecuted non-Muslim migrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan who came to India till December 31, 2014. These include Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis and Christians. Here is what other politicians say.
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Chandrababu Naidu’s TDP, Pawan Kalyan’s JSP Joins NDA For Lok Sabha Elections |
New Delhi: The Chandrababu Naidu-led Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Pawan Kalyan’s Jana Sena Party (JSP) have decided to join hands with the BJP within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. The parties will soon decide on the seat-sharing formula for parliamentary constituencies in Andhra Pradesh.
In response to the TDP and JSP’s decision to ally with the BJP under the NDA, JP Nadda extended a warm welcome, expressing readiness to embrace the parties into the NDA bloc.
“I wholeheartedly welcome the decision of Shri N Chandrababu Naidu and Shri Pawan kalyan to join the NDA family. Under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Hon. PM Shri Narendra Modi ji, BJP, TDP, and JSP are committed to the progress of the country and the upliftment of the state and people of Andhra Pradesh,” Wrote Nadda.
I wholeheartedly welcome the decision of Shri @ncbn and Shri @PawanKalyan to join the NDA family. Under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Hon. PM Shri @narendramodi ji, BJP, TDP, and JSP are committed to the progress of the country and the upliftment of the state and…
— Jagat Prakash Nadda (Modi Ka Parivar) (@JPNadda) March 9, 2024Releasing a joint statement, the TDP BJP and the Jana Sena said, “Under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the Jana Sena Party (JSP) , the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the Jana Sena Party (JSP) as being committed for the progress of country and the upliftment of state and people of Andhra Pradesh, have decided to contest the ensuing Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha elections together in Andhra Pradesh.”
“Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji has been working tirelessly for the development and progress of the nation for the last 10 years and coming together with TDP and JSP will help in reaching the aspirations of the people of Andhra Pradesh,” it added.The statement further said that the TDP and the BJP have a very old relationship. “The BJP and TDP have a very old relationship together. TDP joined the NDA in 1996 and has worked together successfully in Atal Ji’s and Narendra Modi Ji’ governments. In 2014, the TDP and the BJP fought the Lok Sabha election and assembly election together. The JSP had supported the 2014 general and assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh,” it said.
The joint statement was rfeleased after the meeting of TDP Chief Naidu with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP Chief JP Nadda in Delhi today. Actor Pawan Kalyan-led Jana Sena Party, which has been a member of the NDA, has already joined hands with the NDA.
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Congress lacks a strong leader like PM Modi: Padmaja Venugopal
Thiruvananthapuram, Padmaja Venugopal, who joined the BJP a day ago, said on Friday that the Congress lacks a strong leader like Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Padmaja, who was accorded a grand welcome at the airport here by BJP leaders, including its state president K Surendran, and party workers, later said at a press conference that it pained her to leave the Congress, but she was not ready to put up any longer with the “insults” she has been suffering.
She said that someone asked her why she joined the BJP as she has stood strong with the Congress even when facing problems from within the party.
“After seeing Prime Minister Modi’s style of functioning for some time, I realised that every party needs a strong leader. The Congress does not have any such strong leaders,” she said. Padmaja, the daughter of Congress stalwart and former Kerala Chief Minister K Karunakaran, alleged that the leaders in the party do not even have time to meet its functionaries.
She said that when she recently went to the Congress’s headquarters in Delhi, she found that Sonia Gandhi does not meet anyone, “Rahul Gandhi has no time and most of the senior leaders have left (the party)”.
“…That day, I realised there was no point in remaining there. I had had enough of being insulted. “During the elections, I was not included in any committees, four-to-five people within the party were working to chase me out of Thrissur and create problems for me everywhere else and when I complained about it, the party leadership did not take it seriously, which hurt me,” Padmaja said. All these things had been in her mind for some time, but she had not shared it with anyone else, she said.
“So, they (Congress) were shocked by my sudden decision. They never thought I would take such a decision. I told them that anyone pushed into a corner would push back,” she said.
On reporters seeking her views about what Youth Congress state President Rahul Mamkootathil said about her parentage a day ago, she said that his comments amounted to insulting her mother and therefore, she would be filing a complaint against him in that regard.
Regarding what her elder brother, Congress MP K Muraleedharan, said about her decision, Padmaja said that he has no right to blame her when he has changed parties several times in the past.
“I never said anything bad about him when I was in the Congress and he left it to join some other parties. He is my brother, so I have no intention of saying anything against him.
“But, we need to keep our political and personal lives separate. My political life is different,” she said.
On reporters pointing out that Muraleedharan said she was working from home and therefore, does not need any more consideration than what she has already got, Padmaja said that was an unfair statement coming from him.
She said that Muraleedharan was aware of the health problems she had been suffering for over one-and-a-half years and therefore, he should not have made such a statement.
“What he said, therefore, was for political gains and votes,” she remarked.
Padmaja officially joined the BJP at a function held at the party headquarters in New Delhi on Thursday.
While the BJP suggested that it marked the decline of the grand old party, the ruling CPI(M) in Kerala sought to capitalise on the development by suggesting that it could erode trust in the Congress.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan questioned whether there was any guarantee that Congress leaders when voted to power would remain with it and not join the BJP.
Muraleedharan said that her decision was a betrayal and that their father’s spirit would not condone it, and added that he was ending his relationship with his sister.
Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) chief K Sudhakaran termed Padmaja’s decision as “cheating and betraying” the party and a “breach of confidence”.
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‘Parivarvad has destroyed J&K bank…’: PM Modi targets Abdullah and Mufti in Srinagar rally – The Economic Times Video
Srinagar, J&K: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says “J&K has been a huge victim of ‘Parivarvad’ and corruption. The previous governments here had left no stone unturned to destroy our J&K Bank, by filling the bank with their relatives and nephews, these ‘Parivarvadis’ have ruined the bank. Due to mismanagement, the bank had incurred so much loss that all of you were in danger of losing thousands of crores of rupees…”
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PM Modi Praises Yami Gautam-Starrer Article 370 Yet Again, Says 'This Movie Is Getting Popular' | Movies News
New Delhi: Yami Gautam's film, “Article 370,” has been gaining widespread acclaim since its release, making a significant impact across the nation. Audiences have praised Yami's portrayal of Zooni Haksar, commending her dedication and perfection in the role. The movie, based on true events and historical moments, has garnered attention for its compelling narrative.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed praise for 'Article 370' for the second time, stating during a rally in Sangareddy, Telangana, that the film addresses the BJP's promise to revoke Article 370 from Jammu & Kashmir. Modi applauded the movie's popularity, acknowledging its role in generating interest in such issues among the public. PM Modi said, “We had promised to revoke Article 370 from Jammu & Kashmir. The BJP fulfilled that promise in such a way that a movie, Article 370 has been made on this issue. He added, “The movie is getting popular. This is the first time that people are showing interest in such issues, thanks to movies like these.”
This recognition from Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a source of pride for Yami Gautam and the entire team behind 'Article 370'. The film continues to draw large audiences to theatres, with Yami's exceptional performance as Zooni Haksar earning widespread acclaim and positive responses.
Directed by National Award-winner Aditya Suhas Jambhale and produced by Jio Studios and Aditya Dhar under B62 Studios, the high-octane political drama has proven to be a box office success, maintaining its momentum even into the second week. Yami Gautam's next project, “Dhoom Dhaam,” is eagerly anticipated on the horizon.
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‘Only one family became prosperous with lantern…’: PM Modi again targets ‘Parivarvaad’ – The Economic Times Video
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called RJD president Lalu Prasad and his family “the biggest offenders of Bihar”, accusing them of ushering in jungle raj in the state during its more than a decade-long rule.Addressing a rally in Bettiah, West Champaran district, Modi alleged that the youths of Bihar had been compelled to migrate in large numbers due to the misrule of the RJD-Congress combine. He asserted that it was only after the NDA took charge that the state began to witness improvements.”The family responsible for jungle raj…they are biggest offenders (sabse bade gunahgar) of Bihar. Their misrule imperilled the future of an entire generation. Youths were forced to migrate to other parts of the country, while only one family prospered”, said Modi.
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EAM Jaishankar reveals how PM Modi convinced him to join politics: ‘Personally it was a surprise…’ – The Economic Times Video
India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on March 5 revealed how he left his “well-paying corporate job” and Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked him to join the government. “Personally it was a surprise, I never even thought about it, but, one of the reasons I never thought about it was that nobody in my family even remotely thought about it,” said EAM Jaishankar while interacting with Indian community in Seoul.
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‘I’m A Huge Fan’: USISPF Chairman John Chambers Calls PM Modi World’s Best Leader | India News
New Delhi: John Chambers, the Chairman of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), expressed his admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, labeling him the “best leader in the world today.”
Former tech titan Chambers highlighted Prime Minister Modi’s remarkable 76 per cent approval rating and his unique ability to build trust. “One thing about your prime minister, and obviously I’m a huge fan. I think he’s the best leader in the world today. And I wish we had somebody like that in the US. We haven’t got a political leader who has over 50 per cent approval rating, and Prime Minister Modi has 76 per cent,” Chambers, who is known for his influential role in the tech industry, remarked during an interview with a private channel.
Chambers also emphasized the significance of a leader’s track record, relationships, and trust-building abilities. He commended PM Modi for forming relationships with every political leader in the United States, citing the Prime Minister’s ability to garner trust from the people.
“If you think about a leader, it’s about their track record. It’s about their relationships and trust. He’s formed a relationship with every political leader we’ve had in the US. The people trusting,” Chambers added.
In 2022, India and US marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations. The two nations enjoy a comprehensive global strategic partnership covering almost all areas of human endeavor, driven by shared democratic values, convergence of interests on various issues and vibrant people-to-people contacts.
Earlier in December, USISPF President and CEO Mukesh Aghi said diplomatic momentum gained during the visits of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden paved the way for a “concrete strategic roadmap” and new initiatives between India and the US in several areas.
“The diplomatic momentum gained during the visits of Prime Minister Modi and President Biden paved the way for a concrete strategic roadmap and new dialogues and initiatives in multifaceted areas such as clean energy cooperation, education, space collaboration, semiconductors, quantum computing, drone technology, artificial intelligence, with accelerated joint projects such as manufacturing GE F-414 jet engines in India, putting India in the elite club of countries with such manufacturing capability,” Aghi said.
In June last year, PM Modi traveled to the US for a State visit. US President Joe Biden had invited PM Modi for a State visit. He also addressed a joint meeting of Congress before a State dinner at the White House. Later, US President Biden traveled to India to attend the G20 Summit under India’s Presidency.