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Addressing the Karyakartas on the occasion of ‘Sangathan Parv Abhinandan Karyakram’, BJP National President Shri Nitin Nabin said the leaders of the BJP, who have provided leadership not only to the country but also to the world, are present here. The way the Pradhan Sewak has served the nation is inspiring for all Karyakartas. Shri Nabin expressed heartfelt gratitude for such a successful and globally popular leader, Shri Narendra Modi. The 140-crore people of the country always want to salute this spirit of service. Recalling that when Shri Nabin first participated in a programme with Shri Modi in Gujarat, Shri Nabin was the National General Secretary. In the programme of the Sadbhavana Mission, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was listening carefully to every person. After the programme ended, during a conversation in the green room, the Prime Minister explained why such a large number of people came. Shri Nabin stated that these people are not connected only with him, but with the emotion of Gujarat and the hope of development. Through this experience, Shri Nabin understood that a person truly becomes great when he connects himself with the emotions of the people.
Unprecedented expansion of the organisation
Shri Nabin highlighted that during the tenure of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party’s all-pervasive and inclusive thinking was implemented on the ground with full commitment. The core mantra of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas” that was given today, the entire population of the country feels connected to it. Under the previous tenure of BJP’s outgoing National President Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, there was unprecedented expansion of the organisation, and worker-based politics was strongly taken forward. During the COVID period, when people were compelled to stay safe in their homes, the way the tradition and culture of service was kept alive and BJP Karyakartas were called upon to step forward and serve society was exemplary in itself. The entire organization unitedly accepted this call and the directions of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji were implemented in such an effective manner that it became a source of inspiration for every Karyakarta. When opposition leaders were hiding inside their homes, BJP Karyakartas remained engaged every moment in serving COVID patients. It was due to the leadership and guidance of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji that the country was able to emerge from that difficult disaster period and move forward.
Every booth-level Karyakarta feels proud
Shri Nabin said since becoming an MLA for the first time in 2006, it was visible how former National President Shri Rajnath Singh continuously tried to connect the party’s work with every Karyakarta. Shri Nitin Gadkari worked to build and strengthen every front and every cell of the organization. When Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah was the National President, he used to care even for Karyakartas at the booth level. The Karyalay is like a pilgrimage place for every Karyakarta, from where they get their energy and strength. A plan was made to build such offices across the country, and because of that, today every booth-level Karyakarta feels proud and blessed when they visit that pilgrimage place. Shri Nabin welcomed all the former National Presidents of the BJP and, remembering them, expressed gratitude that their contribution in taking the party to this position has been extremely important.
Upholding honour and dignity of Mother India
Shri Nitin Nabin stated that today he pays his respects to the millions of Karyakartas who have dedicated their lives to promoting the ideals of nationalism and upholding the honour and dignity of Mother India. It is the result of their penance and sacrifice that the party has reached this height today. Coming from the land that has been home to great luminaries such as Mahatma Buddha, Gautam Mahavir, Chanakya, Emperor Ashoka, Aryabhata, Guru Gobind Singh, JP, Rajendra Babu, and Jananayak Karpoori Thakur, Shri Nabin pays tribute to the land of Patliputra. On this occasion, remembering and paying respects to his parents, for if there is one personality that has influenced him the most, it is the values instilled by his parents, the party’s ideology, the guidance of elders, and the affection of Karyakartas that has brought Shri Nitin Nabin to this position. Shri Nabin also thanked the people of his constituency, saying that while the public elected him as a legislator, it is the way the organization has shaped him that has enabled him to reach this responsibility today, blessed by the people and guided by the party. Today is a moment of resolve. It is not merely an opportunity to hold a position, but a moment to embrace the responsibility of the party’s ideals, its traditions, and a nationalist movement.
Intense nationalism of Dr Mookerjee
BJP National President asserted that everyone has seen how the intense nationalism of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee is deeply rooted in the mind of every Karyakarta. The idea of Antyodaya of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay and the politics of Sushasan of revered Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee have continuously strengthened the ideological direction of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Adopting these very values, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji has presented the vision of a Viksit Bharat before the country, through which today 140 crore Indians are connected and engaged in taking the nation forward. In his address, Shri Narendra Modi explained how Antyodaya schemes have been implemented down to the grassroots. Along with the Jal Jeevan Mission, the scheme of 11 crore toilets for women should also be remembered. Shri Nabin spoke about how respect for women increased, 13 crore people received gas connections, 4 crore people got permanent houses, 42 crore people received the benefit of Ayushman Bharat, and 56 crore Jan Dhan accounts were opened. When the opening of Jan Dhan accounts was being discussed, many people used to mock it. Today, if one rupee sent from Delhi for the poor reaches directly into the poor person’s account, it is the blessing of the Jan Dhan account.
Tricolour flying at Lal Chowk in Srinagar
Shri Nitin Nabin stated that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s slogan of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” is being realized. For a long time, BJP and Jana Sangh-era Karyakartas have been raising certain slogans, such as “Ram Lalla Hum Aayenge, Mandir Wahin Banayenge,” “Jahan Hue Balidan Mukherjee, Woh Kashmir Hamara Hai,” and “Ek Desh Mein Do Vidhan, Do Pradhan, Do Nishan Nahin Chalega.” Today BJP Karyakartas have seen that phase when the path was paved for the Bhavya Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, the people of Jammu and Kashmir witnessed liberation from Article 370, and the idea of cultural nationalism is becoming even stronger. Today, seeing the tricolour flying at Lal Chowk in Srinagar fills one with pride. There was a time when Pakistan’s flag used to be waved there, and the government in Delhi would remain silent at that time. During the time working in the Yuva Morcha, Shri Nabin witnessed that situation directly. When Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
abolished Article 370, the entire atmosphere of Kashmir changed. Today, Kashmir’s Lal Chowk is seen fluttering with the tricolour, and this change has come in the country.
BJP not an ordinary political party
Shri Nabin remarked that Bharatiya Janata Party is not an ordinary political party, but an idea with which Karyakartas connect and work. It is an idea in which, along with political expression, work is done with the slogan of “Nation First.” “Nation First, Party Next and Self Last” Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji has connected everyone with this slogan, and his leadership has given direction to Karyakartas to take forward all work by keeping the nation paramount. Karyakartas need to learn from the struggle and sacrifice of their leaders, because this is a political tradition where power is not pursuit, but sacrifice. Politics is not indulgence, but penance. Politics is not a position, but a responsibility. All Karyakartas should connect themselves with the hard work and effort of their leaders with this resolve. If today BJP has become the world’s largest political party, the main reason for this is inspirational leadership, a strong ideology, and the hard work of numerous Karyakartas. These are the same Karyakartas who work continuously without any publicity, who do not let India’s flag bow even in the most difficult circumstances, and who proudly say, “Tera Vaibhav Amar Rahe Maa, Hum Din Chaar Rahe Na Rahe.” Let us connect ourselves with the vision of India, which, under the leadership and guidance of Shri Narendra Modi, is continuously moving forward. The position we have reached today is due to the hard work of leaders and Karyakartas, but the present generation too will have to contribute its share of sacrifice, penance and effort. If we have to take the resolve of a Viksit Bharat to fruition and build such an India which is prosperous, strong, harmonious and Aatmanirbhar, then the Karyakartas of this era too will have to discharge their responsibilities with full effort, sacrifice and penance. The Prime Minister has clarified the role of different sections of society for the Amrit Kaal, including youth, women, farmers and the poor. Now we will have to move forward with these new identities; only then can the vision of a modern, progressive and developed India be realized.
Clear message for the youth of the country
Shri Nitin Nabin asserted that on 15 August 2024, when Shri Narendra Modi, in his address from the ramparts of the Red Fort, called upon the youth to enter public life, it was a clear message for the youth of the country. The youth of the nation should understand that staying away from politics is not a solution; rather, active participation is the solution. For positive politics, the youth must come forward.
Politics is not a shortcut. Politics is not a 100-metre race, but a long marathon, where the test is not of speed but of stamina. Therefore, on this pitch of politics, it is necessary to strengthen one’s roots and work continuously. The watch tower of the BJP is extremely strong. Karyakartas should keep working continuously at their booth and Mandal levels, because BJP’s central leadership keeps a strong watch on every innings, and this hard work surely takes a Karyakarta to that position somewhere or the other. Today, the BJP Karyakarta is seeing how, under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, every Karyakarta is engaged with full loyalty and dedication for the journey from Panchayat to Parliament. On this occasion, Shri Nabin congratulated all the Karyakartas and expressed gratitude to the people of those regions for the victory in the local bodies of Kerala, Maharashtra, Goa, and Arunachal Pradesh. To complete the journey from Panchayat to Parliament and make the BJP flag fly everywhere, the party will have to put in maximum hard work and effort by fully utilizing the time and energy. To build a Viksit Bharat by 2047, the party too must connect itself to that vision with full hard work and effort.
Opposition leaders feel discomfort
Shri Nabin remarked that recently, everyone has seen how opposition parties attempted to stop the sacred Kartigai Deepam, located on a hill in Tamil Nadu. This is not an ordinary incident, but a well-planned attempt to obstruct traditions.
Everyone will remember how recently an attempt was made to bring an impeachment motion against a judge. When Somnath is discussed, and the Swabhiman Parv is celebrated, opposition leaders feel discomfort. There is a need to defeat such forces that try to stop these traditions. The forces that deny the existence of Ram Setu and oppose faiths like Kartigai Deepam can no longer have any place in Indian politics, and continuous efforts should be made for this. In the coming months, elections are going to be held in Tamil Nadu, Assam, Bengal, Kerala and Puducherry, where circumstances are changing due to demographic changes, which is a challenge in itself. Shri Nabin expressed full confidence that BJP Karyakartas, on the strength of their struggle and hard work, will work to ensure BJP’s success in all these five states. To fight the battle to protect centres of faith and Sanatan traditions, the Karyakartas will also have to fight the battle to keep the country safe. Therefore, in all these five states, BJP will have to emerge as a strong force.
150th anniversary of “Vande Mataram”
BJP National President highlighted that today, the 150th anniversary of “Vande Mataram,” a symbol of the proclamation of the nation’s consciousness, is being celebrated. The very remembrance of Vande Mataram fills the mind with energy and enthusiasm. Everyone knows well that when a person raises the slogan of Vande Mataram, the energy that arises from within him is the same energy that works to take the country forward. The 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram should be taken to every youth and to every woman, because Vande Mataram is that faith which is deeply connected with the nation’s journey of development. Making power a medium of service, the way Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji has continuously worked for India’s development over the last 25 years first as Chief Minister in Gujarat and now as the Prime Minister of the country, is a symbol of inspirational leadership for new Karyakartas like Shri Nabin. This leadership is a benchmark for every Karyakarta of the party, from which everyone learns. The model of good governance that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has established before the entire country and the world, with the same model, all state governments should also work; only then can the correct measure of development reach the last person. Shri Nabin urged all to come together to ensure collective participation in fulfilling the resolve of a Viksit Bharat and, with a powerful and dynamic organization, take the journey of nation-building to new heights.