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BJP National President Shri J.P. Nadda addressing Kerala Jan-Samvad virtual rally

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Date: 16/06/2020



The borders of India will remain intact under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji. I can assure you that under the leadership of PM Modi, India’s territorial integrity will not be compromised. We now have the political will and our Army is fully equipped to take any adversary.

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During the de-escalation process that was underway in the Galwan Valley in Ladakh, a violent face-off took place with Chinese Army. Indian Army gave a befitting reply, but unfortunately, we have lost our three army men. I pay homage to them for their supreme sacrifice.

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji has been able to bridge the gap of 6 decades in 6 years. Shri Narendra Modi ji not only strengthened the logistical support to fight the Corona crisis but at the same time took the country along forward with him.

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji had given a new direction to the country’s democracy with his far-sighted policies, dedication and the spirit of team India, and people’s welfare and the country’s interest were reflected in every decision of the government.

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I’m pained to say that the behaviour of the Opposition party has been gravely irresponsible during this crisis. We as a party work to serve the nation. But Congress’ intention is to serve the party only.

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Today, Smt. Sonia Gandhi says that the price of petrol should be reduced in the country. I want to tell you that petrol prices were raised in Puducherry, Rajasthan, Punjab and Maharashtra after the lockdown, all of them are Congress-ruled states. I just want to ask a question, why are your chief ministers not listening to you?

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The LDF & the UDF is destroying the beauty and social harmony of Kerala. Both the governments are the two sides of the same coin.

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The people in Kerala have lost faith in both LDF and UDF. They want to say goodbye to LDF and UDF. The only alternative of the LDF and the UDF is Bharatiya Janata Party.

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There is no place for violence in democracy, but under the LDF government, the party karyakartas are constantly being attacked and killed. The party salutes the sacrifices of its karyakartas. Their sacrifice will not go in vain and soon the lotus will bloom in Kerala.

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Service is the only organisation during the coronavirus pandemic. We should work together in the service of the people in this crisis.

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I have utmost respect for our party karyakartas who went to every nook and corner of the country and tried to help the needy. More than 19 crore food packets & 5 crore ration packets were distributed under the #FeedTheNeedy program.

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I would like to applaud and support Corona warriors, doctors, paramedics, nurses and sanitation workers who have tried their level best to fight this corona crisis and serve humanity.

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The Bharatiya Janata Party national president Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda on Tuesday addressed the “Kerala Jan-Samvad” virtual rally via video conferencing and elaborated achievements of the BJP government under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji. He said that the entire country has stood by PM Modi in the fight against Covid-19. Kerala BJP President Sh K. Surendran, Senior BJP leader Sh O. Rajagopal, Union Minister (MoS) Sh V. Muralidharan, Sh George Kurian, Sh S. Suresh, Sh Suresh Gopi and several other eminent BJP leaders were present in the virtual meeting via video conferencing. Shri Nadda’s “Kerala Jan-Samvad” virtual rally comes in a series of rallies addressed by senior BJP leaders. Union Home Minister and former BJP National President Shri Amit Shah addressed the first such virtual event earlier this month – Bihar Jan Samvad rally, which took place on June 7, 2020.

Talking about India-China face-offs at Galwan Valley, Shri Nadda said that the borders of India will remain intact under the leadership of PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji. During the de-escalation process that was underway in the Galwan Valley in Ladakh, a violent face-off took place with Chinese Army. Indian Army gave a befitting reply, but unfortunately, we have lost our three army men. I pay homage to them for their sacrifice and I can assure you that under the leadership of PM Modi, India’s territorial integrity will not be compromised. We now have the political will and our Army is fully equipped to take any adversary.

Shri Nadda said, today, I got the opportunity to address this virtual rally and connect with the people of Kerala, God’s own country. I can see each and every district is connected with me. He said, the entire world, including India, is facing the corona crisis. He paid his respects and homage to those who lost their lives to Covid-19 and wished a speedy recovery to ones who are recovering or suffering from the contagion.

The BJP president also lauded the tireless fight put up by thousands of ‘corona warriors’ of the country. He said, I would like to applaud and support Corona warriors, doctors, paramedics, nurses and sanitation workers who have tried their level best to fight this corona crisis and serve humanity. I have utmost respect for our party karyakartas who went to every nook and corner of the country and tried to help the needy. More than 19 crore food packets & 5 crore ration packets were distributed under the #FeedTheNeedy program. Sh Nadda said. He said that since March 25, I have held about 150 virtual meetings and have spoken to all the state presidents, office bearers, district heads and MPs of the party. 5,000 such virtual meetings have been organized till date. Through these meetings, the party has engaged its entire organization in the service of the people of the country.

Praising efforts taken by the Union Government, Shri Nadda said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji has been able to bridge the gap of 6 decades in 6 years. 2019 has been a year full of achievements. Shri Narendra Modi not only strengthened the logistical support to fight the Corona crisis but at the same time took the country along forward with him. He encouraged cooperative federalism. He had a talk with all CMs five times to fight COVID-19 better. Shri Modi not only took care of the health sector but also of the economy. He came out with Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan package worth Rs 1.70 lakh crore. 80 crore people were provided 3 months of free ration, 8 crore families were given the support of free LPG cylinders. Through Jan Dhan accounts, Rs.500 each month was given to 20 crore women for three months. The AtmaNirbhar Bharat Package of Rs.20 lakh crore is full of reforms. It aims to remove bottlenecks and convert the crisis into opportunity. Shri Nadda said, not a single PPE was being built when the lockdown was imposed but today, approx 4.5 lakh PPE kits are being produced daily in India. Nearly 1000 dedicated COVID-19 hospitals have been raised during this lockdown from zero.

While elaborating the impact of the leadership of our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the BJP national president said that Janata Curfew was an example. The entire country came together to follow Prime Minister Shri Narnedra Modi ji,” he said. Shri Nadda added that the prime minister took various state governments in cooperation and, together with the citizens of the country, he chalked out the country’s battle plan against Covid-19. underscored the importance and efficacy of technology and digital platforms in facilitating virtual events amid the Covid-19 crisis. “The party was mobilised and galvanised to the very grassroot level amid Covid-19 crisis with the help of digital tools and virtual events,” he said.

Taking a dig at the Opposition, Shri Nadda said, “I’m pained to say that the behaviour of the Opposition party has been gravely irresponsible during this crisis. We as a party work to serve the nation. But Congress’ intention is to serve the party only”. He further said, today, Congress Party’s interim president Smt. Sonia Gandhi says that the price of petrol should be reduced in the country. I want to tell you that petrol prices were raised in Puducherry, Rajasthan, Punjab and Maharashtra after the lockdown, all of them are Congress-ruled states. I just want to ask a question from Smt Sonia Gandhi ji that why your chief ministers are not listening to you?

The BJP national president said, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji had given a new direction to the country’s democracy with his far-sighted policies, dedication and the spirit of team India, and people’s welfare and the country’s interest were reflected in every decision of the government. This first year of the Modi government’s second term will be known for its tough and big decisions and converting challenges into opportunities. Shri Modi Ji implemented decisions which were awaited for decades like removing article 370 & 35A, Triple Talaq, implementation of CAA and the solution of Shri Ram Janmbhoomi. These decisions have changed the country’s face. He also talked about UAPA, NIA, no to RCEP and several other acts passed by the BJP government.

Highlighting the welfare schemes of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Shri Nadda said that schemes like Jan-Dhan Yojana, Ujjwala Yojana, Ujala Yojana, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and Ayushman Bharat have changed India’s image and development has reached to the last person. He said that approx more than 2 lakh toilets were built in Kerala under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, electricity was provided to households under Saubhagya Yojana and under Ujjwala scheme, poor families got rid of wood stoves. Under Ayushman Bharat, approx 8 lakh people of Kerala were treated. In 2018, Kerala was given Rs 3,048 crore under flood relief. Rs.2,440 crores was given as revenue deficit grant. During Corona, assistance of crores of rupees was given to more than 27 lakh people of the state. Assistance of Rs.151 crore was sent to more than 26 lakh women Jan-Dhan account holders. At the time of Congress in the 13th Finance Commission, Kerala was given only Rs.40,000 crores as central assistance, while during the Modi government, Kerala was given Rs.1.2 lakh crore in the 14th Finance Commission.

Taking a dig at LDF and UDF governments of Kerala, the BJP President said that the LDF & the UDF is destroying the beauty and social harmony of Kerala. Both the governments are the two sides of the same coin. He said, both the governments are inefficient and both do not believe in development. He said that the current LDF government had delayed the implementation of Ayushman Bharat Yojana. The benefits for the poor sent by the Centre are not utilized by the LDF government. He said, “anti-development policies of the LDF governments failed to generate employment in Kerala.” He further said that the people in Kerala have lost faith in both LDF and UDF. They want to say goodbye to LDF and UDF. The only alternative of the LDF and the UDF is Bharatiya Janata Party.

Attacking the LDF government of Kerala, Shri Nadda said that there is no place for violence in democracy, but under the LDF government, the party karyakartas are constantly being attacked and killed. The party salutes the sacrifices of its karyakartas. Their sacrifice will not go in vain and soon the lotus will bloom in Kerala. He called upon the party karyakartas that the ‘service is the only organisation during the coronavirus pandemic. We should work together in the service of the people in this crisis.

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