Bharatiya Janata Party National President Shri Nitin Nabin addressed leading industrialists, chartered accountants, and entrepreneurs at the ‘Budget Meet’ held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on Friday. Praising the state’s industry, investment climate, innovation, and model of good governance, Shri Nitin Nabin stated that under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, both the country and Gujarat are setting new benchmarks of development. Shri Nitin Nabin stated that the recently presented budget is a visionary roadmap that accelerates the goal of a Viksit Bharat, guided by strong financial management, transparent governance, and the spirit of “Nation First.” The programme was attended by Gujarat BJP State President Shri Jagdish Vishwakarma, National Organisation General Secretary Shri B. L. Santhosh, State Organisation General Secretary Shri Ratnakar, representatives of the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce, PHD Chamber of Commerce, ASSOCHAM, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (Ahmedabad), the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (Ahmedabad), and representatives and office-bearers of the Indian Medical Association (IMA).
Shri Nitin Nabin asserted that Gujarat BJP President Shri Jagdish Vishwakarma not only explained the budget but also clearly outlined Gujarat’s priorities and the direction in which the state is progressing. The view was expressed that Gujarat’s industrialists, investors, and representatives of the corporate sector are making a vital contribution to the state’s development. Through innovation and the creation of new dimensions, their efforts are being replicated across different parts of the country to strengthen industry and business nationwide. A widely acknowledged characteristic of Gujarat’s business community was highlighted: commitment to work is strong, but commitment to the nation is even stronger. This national commitment is visibly reflected in their actions. For this reason, traders and businesspersons across Gujarat were described as deserving appreciation, as their sense of responsibility has consistently aligned with national interests. It was noted that a commonly heard belief is that a Gujarati may compromise on many things, but never on national identity or on business ethics. The ideological alignment was also underlined with the principle that defines the party’s philosophy ‘Nation First, Party Next, Self Last’ and it was observed that Gujaratis similarly uphold the belief, ‘Nation First, then Business.’
Bharatiya Janata Party National President Shri Nitin Nabin expressed that it was a privilege to be in Gujarat. On this very day, one full month had been completed since assuming charge as the President of the Bharatiya Janata Party. The visit was to a state that has presented a distinct model of development. The Gujarat Model became a benchmark for development across the country; states compared themselves against it, adopted its principles, and several implemented it with innovation suited to local needs. The leadership that guided Gujarat on this development path stands as a living testimony before everyone present. Over the past twelve years, Gujarat’s own son, the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, has provided a new direction to the entire nation. It was emphasized that a budget represents financial management and serves as an indicator of development. A budget demonstrates how development schemes are carried to the last person. The party’s guiding thinker, Pt. Deendayal Upadhyaya, believed that development cannot be truly defined until its benefits reach the last person. Revered Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee viewed good governance as a comprehensive model and held that without transparent government, and without clearly defining both governance and government, it would not be possible to effectively deliver schemes to the grassroots.
Shri Nitin Nabin highlighted that over the last twelve years the country has witnessed though Gujarat experienced it earlier the process through which the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji ensured that government schemes reached the last person, implemented with a comprehensive model of transparency and governance. This was described as the greatest achievement of the past twelve years. While speaking about delivering development to the last mile, it was underlined that the single biggest reform was the opening of Jan Dhan bank accounts. When the initiative to open bank accounts for the poor was announced, many debates took place. Even well-wishers questioned how the poor would reach a bank’s doorstep. Despite such doubts, the opening of Jan Dhan accounts emerged as the most transformative reform of the last twelve years. Through Direct Benefit Transfer, the commitment to ensure that development schemes reach the last person was translated into reality. There was a time when it was commonly said that if one rupee left Delhi, only fifteen paise reached the poor. That narrative was decisively changed by ensuring that every rupee sent from Delhi reached the beneficiary’s account in full. Jan Dhan accounts created this pathway and, in one stroke, ended the intermediary-driven diversion of thousands of crores meant for welfare schemes.
Shri Nitin Nabin remarked that Jan Dhan bank accounts are regarded as the biggest reform of the last twelve years because they reflect a firm commitment to ensuring that government schemes reach the last person. The recently presented Budget was described as the first Budget of the duty-bound Prime Minister, the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, carried forward from Kartavya Bhavan to Kartavya Path. When the Hon’ble Prime Minister described it as the first Budget of the second quarter of the 21st century, one that moves forward with resolve toward a Viksit Bharat it became evident that this Budget is a crucial milestone for the initial phase of that journey. With a clear roadmap, the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047 is being pursued with determination. At a time when the world is passing through economic uncertainty, India stands out as the fastest-growing major economy, recording around 7 percent growth while maintaining one of the lowest inflation rates globally. This performance was attributed to disciplined financial management. This phase can also be viewed as one in which global powers are increasingly determined to move forward through agreements with India. In recent years, the “Mother of All Deals” with the European Union and the agreements concluded with the United States marked by patience, discipline, and the protection of India’s interests are seen as steps that strongly support India’s future roadmap and Budget priorities.
Shri Nitin Nabin highlighted that at a time when ‘Local for Vocal’ is being emphasized, in a state like Gujarat, where there has always been a tradition of establishing industries even at small scales, the work of providing markets has been done by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji. Confidence was expressed that every district’s unique product, which represents its aspiration, will be promoted and established by Gujarat. The Gujarat government has prepared a complete roadmap to make Gujarat a developed state by 2035, when it completes 75 years. Four dimensions have been identified for this vision: infrastructure, innovation, individual-based development, and institution-based development. These four dimensions will prove to be important milestones in making Gujarat a developed state before 2035. Gujarat is moving toward becoming the first state in the country where a fully operational semiconductor plant has taken final shape. In the coming time, Gujarat will be established as a major hub in the semiconductor sector. Recently, a three-day international summit on Artificial Intelligence was organized, in which leading industrialists and several heads of state from around the world participated. The foresight of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji is clearly visible in ensuring that India not only leads in the world of AI but also shapes the progress of the entire AI system in a manner that enhances India’s significance and establishes it as a leading nation in the AI sector. The wide global participation makes it clear the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji presents visions well in advance, visions that the world may adopt in the future, but for which he prepares the roadmap today itself. This is a leadership vision that is firmly advancing India toward becoming a progressive and developed nation.
BJP National President remarked that an incident occurred today which saddened everyone. During such a major international summit, the manner in which a narrow mindset was displayed is being viewed as a tendency of ‘Urban Naxalism.’ Earlier some parties were influenced by this thinking, but in today’s time they have become completely immersed in it. When the entire world is speaking positively about India, such shameless activity works to harm the nation’s progress. Shri Nabin referred to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Mahatma Gandhi, and the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, stating that all of them demonstrated the resolve to steer the country forward despite adverse circumstances. This resolve reassures everyone that India will successfully accomplish its Vision 2047 in the years to come.
Shri Nitin Nabin mentioned that today more than one lakh MSME units have been established in Gujarat, and in the field of manufacturing, Gujarat has emerged as a hub. At such a time, presenting the entire Budget in the same scale and shape has been done by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji. The foresight of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji can be gauged from the fact that on one hand he is entering into trade deals, and on the other hand, he is preparing the Budget in alignment with them. This parallel roadmap has certainly provided major support to India’s business community and industry. The Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji has always spoken about ‘Ease of Doing Business,’ but now the era of ‘Ease of Growing Business’ has also arrived. To provide better markets to the country’s entrepreneurs, the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji has created a major platform. There was a time when India depended on other countries for mobile manufacturing, but today India is emerging as the number one country in mobile manufacturing. Whether it is components of electronic goods or other sectors like textiles, the agreements and deals in these areas have opened large markets, the benefits of which are certainly going to accrue to India’s industry.
Shri Nabin noted that in this Budget, the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji has set a standard. If India presents itself with product quality, it will create a distinct identity at the global level. The industry should not compromise on quality, because the government is providing such a large market that there will never be a shortage in profit. ‘Make in India’ and ‘Make in Bharat’ can become trademarks that are recognized for the quality of any product. In recent days, the clear roadmap given by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji for manufacturing units, the pharma industry, and sectors like textiles, and the kind of incentives the government is showing in these units, will prove to be a big option for India’s business community in the coming time and can be seen as a red-carpet welcome.
Shri Nitin Nabin remarked that there was a time when the condition of the country’s banks was extremely poor. Banks are viewed as a crucial segment for entrepreneurs, as overall business growth is closely linked to the strength of the banking system. In the same country, non-performing assets once rose to nearly 10–11 percent. Today, however, NPAs have fallen to below 1 percent, and banks that earlier ran into losses of thousands of crores are now reporting profits of thousands of crores. This turnaround is directly benefiting the country’s business community. This point was highlighted to underline that the manner in which capital infrastructure has been given a significantly larger allocation in the Budget signals the high priority accorded to infrastructure, both now and in the future. In a similar vein, the incentives announced by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji for the semiconductor sector, along with the priority granted to it in the Budget, were described as noteworthy. The process of Gujarat emerging as the country’s fourth semiconductor hub is progressing steadily. Going forward, Gujarat will no longer be limited only to textiles and Surat’s diamond industry, but is also likely to assume a leading role in semiconductor and chip manufacturing.
BJP National President remarked that in the Budget, the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji has accorded special importance to the Orange Economy. This represents a dimension that is strongly attracting the new generation. A large number of young people are working in fields such as animation, visual effects, gaming, and comics, and the scale and structure provided in the Budget to support these sectors appear highly conducive to the growth of new startups. India’s youth population is currently at its peak as a demographic dividend. With the world’s largest youth population, India’s growth curve is reaching new heights. This young population possesses the capacity to take the country and its states forward through hard work and enterprise. At such a juncture, special attention is required for new domains and emerging startups. New startups and MSME units need to work in a strong and focused manner on three key dimensions: productivity, creativity, and constructiveness. With the substantial support being extended to large-scale manufacturing units, the benefits of this approach are expected to accrue on a wide scale.
Shri Nabin asserted that while the Budget has given a major push to infrastructure, equal importance has also been accorded to the defence sector by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji. There was a time when the defence budget largely indicated provisions for salaries and basic facilities for soldiers and personnel, but the present Budget has been framed in a thoroughly progressive manner. At a time when the entire world is strengthening its defence capabilities, India too is moving ahead at a rapid pace. The defence budget has increased by about 15 percent compared to the previous year, clearly reflecting the country’s serious intent to reinforce and modernize the defence sector. Special mention was also made of the Jal Jeevan Mission, highlighting its particular significance for Gujarat. Ensuring water supply to areas that earlier lacked access has emerged as major support for farmers, and the benefits of this scheme are set to reach a wide region. The announcement of a new Dedicated Freight Corridor in Surat was described as a major initiative, directly linking eastern India with Gujarat’s industrial and export hubs. This is expected to strengthen supply chains and provide substantial benefits to Gujarat’s manufacturing and production units. The decision to grant a tax holiday to GIFT City has also been highlighted, as it is likely to attract investors and evolve into a major growth segment in the coming years.
Shri Nitin Nabin expressed happiness on learning that while the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji is advancing the nation in the fields of space and science, Gujarat has also been positioned at the forefront in the domain of sports. The Commonwealth Games 2030 have been awarded to Gujarat, and there is strong confidence that this event will not only create major business opportunities for the state but will also give Gujarat a distinct global identity. The Commonwealth Games are expected to become a moment of pride in the coming years, one that will be celebrated by the entire nation. Sports were described as a powerful dimension that infuses the younger generation of India with fresh and positive energy. There is a belief that the successful hosting of the Commonwealth Games will lay the foundation for even larger global sporting platforms in the future. Extending best wishes to the people of Gujarat, it was emphasized that the event should be organized at such an elevated standard that it further strengthens India’s claim for hosting the 2036 Games.
BJP National President mentioned that he was pleased to see that under the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji, a new spirit of entrepreneurship has emerged among mothers and sisters. Through the formation of Self-Help Groups and the vision of promoting women entrepreneurs, the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji is continuously taking initiatives to strengthen and empower half of the population. ‘Lakhpati Didi’ is not merely a phrase, but a process aimed at enhancing the self-respect and dignity of women. Gujarat’s women have played a major role in the most successful Self-Help Group experiments. The Government of Gujarat has dedicated the year 2026 as Tourism Year. Everyone knows how tourism can become a major industry hub. Even small countries expand their revenue and infrastructure by placing tourism at the center of development. Under the leadership of the successful Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji and Chief Minister Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel Ji, tourism has continuously received a larger platform. Several riverfronts have been developed, and the Statue of Unity has today become a major tourist destination not only for the country but for the world. Religious sites including Somnath Mandir have been revived and established in a significant manner, due to which Gujarat is emerging as a major tourist center, benefiting local entrepreneurs and citizens. All businesspersons should extend their support to the tourism sector as well, stating that it is a dimension that generates employment for youth and creates positive energy and a new identity for the state and the country. The announcement made by Chief Minister Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel Ji will give Gujarat a new identity.
Shri Nabin noted that today Gujarat is writing new dimensions of development. The manner in which the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji has taken a pledge to work with a spirit of service from Sevatiirth is clearly visible. Recently, when he declared his office as Sevatiirth, it signaled that the office is dedicated to service and that from there, work will be carried out keeping the service of 1.4 billion citizens at the center. The Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji believes that the entire population of the country is an asset, and if every Indian takes one step forward for the nation’s development, then 1.4 billion citizens together can take the country ahead. Shri Nitin Nabin extended his greetings to the business leaders, intellectuals, and representatives of chambers present, and said that the dreams of Viksit Gujarat 2035 and Viksit Bharat 2047 should be realized collectively. Their struggle, hard work, and enterprise will provide great strength to Viksit Bharat.
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