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Organisational ActivitiesPresident speech in BJP National Executive meeting.... 6

Government's AchievementsUnion Cabinet approves National Civil Aviation Policy....... 8Govt allows Radical changes in FDI policy regime................ 10

VaicharikiIntegral Humanism Revisited - Part-III

-P. Parameswaran................................................................ 12

ShradhanjaliSyama Prasad Mookerjee - A Brief Life-sketch.. 14

Economic Resolution.................................................................... 15

Political Resolution...................................................................... 17

Resolution-III................................................................................. 21

OthersPM’s address in US Congress.................................................... 25

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“FDI reforms will give a boost toemployment, job creation &benefit the economy.”

-Narendra Modi

Jagannath Ratha Yatra : 6th July, 2016

Annual Ratha Yatra or Chariot Festival ofLord Jagannath, Balabhadra andSubhadra is a Hindu festival held at Puri,

Odisha during the Hindu months of Aashada,Shukla Paksha- Dwitiya Tithi. As per Gregoriancalendar it falls in the month of June or July.

The Rath Yatra attracts millions of pilgrimsevery year, not only from India but also fromdifferent parts of the world. Rath Yatra is the onlyday when devotees (Foreigners) who are notallowed into the temple can get a chance to seethe deities. This festival is a symbol of equality and integration. The three deities, Lord Jagannath, hiselder brother Lord Balabhadra and their sister goddesses Subhadra who are worshipped within ShreeMandir or main temple, are taken to the streets of Puri (Bada Danda) so that everyone can have thefortune to see them.

The three deities make an annual journey to their Gundicha temple (Aunt’s House), around 3 kmaway from the main Jagannath temple. It is said that to honor the devotion of Queen Gundicha, wifeof the legendary King Indradyumna who built the Puri Jagannatha temple, the Lord Jagannatha,Balabhadra and Subhadra leave their regular abode in the main temple and spend few days in thistemple built by Gundicha in their honor.

The festival begins with the Pahandi ceremony followed by Chherapahara by the royal king ofPuri in the morning and the chariot pulling on the grand roads of Puri in afternoon is the most excitingpart of the festival.

After resting eight days in Gundicha temple all three deities return to their main abode on theninth day. This day is known as Bahuda Dashami Yatra or returns Yatra and is observed on the eighthday after Ratha Yatra on Dashami Tithi.

Noteworthy, the Jagannath Temple in Puri is one among the four most sacred places (Char Dham)of Hindus. Char Dham are the names of four pilgrimage sites in India that are widely revered byHindus. It comprises Badrinath in north India, Dwarka in west India, Puri in east India andRameswaram in south India. It is considered highly sacred by Hindus to visit Char Dham duringone’s lifetime. The Char Dham defined by Adi Shankaracharya consists of three Vaishnavite and oneShaivite pilgrimages.

“Congress is getting increasingly weakenedday by day because of its repeatedobstructions in the path of development.”

-Amit Shah

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.BJP has emerged as beacon of hope

As the government completes its two year under the dynamic leadership ofNarendra Modi, amid all round achievements the address of Prime Minister toUS Congress has sent a right message to the US and the world. The Prime

Minister not only enchanted the Congress members but touched the right cord inbringing both countries closer. The occasion saw repeated emotional outbursts asmembers gave standing ovations several times and clapped at the heart touchingspeech of the Prime Minister. It was a historic occasion to watch our Prime Ministergetting overwhelming response and travelling convincingly into the hearts and mindsof US Congress. He emphasized on cooperation and connectivity and unfolded hisagenda for mutual engagements which is capable of benefiting the people of both thecountries. He has rightly focused on the need for overcoming the ‘hesitations of history’so that ‘there is a new symphony in play’.

The moves to reform the economy have further reinforced the faith of the peoplein Prime Minister’s leadership. While the new aviation policy is set to revolutionizeIndian skies, the decision to bring changes in FDI policy will bring remarkable changesin the days to come. These decisions will not only create robust infrastructure in thecountry, it will create large number of employment opportunities and take the Indianeconomy miles ahead in a very short span of time. These steps have shown that thegovernment is functioning with a kind of self confidence hitherto unknown in ourgovernance and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is giving a leadership which can takebold decisions and clear the path of progress for the country. A strong and decisivegovernment has arrived and taking policy decisions which will catapult India togreater heights in the days to come.

The National Executive meeting held in Allahabad has once again filled the activistswith enthusiasm and sent a positive message to the country. BJP National PresidentAmit Shah gave a call to strengthen the party and its expansion process in accordancewith the wishes of the people of India. He said that people have reposed their trust inthe leadership of Narendra Modi and it’s time to build party by involving people innation building exercise. Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to the karyakartasto take the people oriented programmes of the government to the people. BJP is not onlythe party of the present but also emerged as the party of the future. In the present timeswhen a gloom of despair had descended in Indian political horizon, BJP has emergedas beacon of hope. It has not only restored the faith of people in Indian political systembut saved the credibility of the democracy which was under attack.

In just two years of Modi government, India has scripted a saga of successes bothinside and outside the country. Now no one can deny the fact that India is poised fora big leap under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The economyis doing well and as India becomes the fastest growing economy in the world, thepeople across globe are looking at India with hope. A large number of initiatives takenby the Modi government are wining applauses everywhere in the world. From economicsector to social sector, from foreign policy to internal challenges, from agriculture sectorto handicrafts, science and technology, health, education and almost everywhere thegovernment has taken innovative measures and registered remarkable achievements.It is time to strengthen the leadership of Narendra Modi who is working day in andday out so that India attains its desirable place in the comity of the nations. It’s an eraof great opportunities to overcome the challenges and the country is confident that inthe charismatic leadership of Narendra Modi 21st century will become India’s century.


After inaugurating thetwo day National

Executive meet inAllahabad, Uttar

Pradesh on 12 June, 2016 BJPNational President Shri AmitShah in his opening addressasked party Karyakartas togear up for the upcomingUttar Pradesh elections. ShriShah said that winning UttarPradesh is very important forthe party.

Citing recent Mathuraand Kairana incidents whileattacking SP government ShriShah said atmosphere ofviolence prevailing in UP.The BJP National Presidentsaid the State Govt is denyingthe existence of incidentsitself, that shows the mindset

Organisational Activity : BJP National Executive meeting, Allahabad

Prime Minister has given decisive leadership to NDAgovernment in the last two years : Amit Shah

of the leaders. It is a seriousissue, he added. Shri AmitShah said lack ofdevelopment and governancein Uttar Pradesh matter ofserious concern.

Shri Shah praised theNarendra Modi governmentat the Centre for its decisiveleadership, while taking potshots at Congress andSamajwadi Party. He said“Prime Minister NarendraModi has given decisiveleadership to NDAgovernment in the last twoyears.”

Shri Shah launched a sharpattack on Congress, sayingcommitted leaders wereleaving the party due to itsobstructionist attitude

BJP National Executive meeting washeld in Allahabad on 12-13 June 2016.The meeting was held after the BJP ledNDA government completed two yearsin office with remarkable achievementsin every sector. It was also time to expressgratitude to the people of Assam forgiving massive support in the assemblyelections while the strength of the partygot significantly enhanced in WestBengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu andPuducherry. The meeting wasinaugurated by Prime Minister ShriNarendra Modi, BJP National PresidentShri Amit Shah, senior BJP leader ShriLK Advani and Leader of the party inRajya Sabha Shri Arun Jaitley. We arepublishing the synopsis of the inauguraladdress of BJP National President ShriAmit Shah for our esteemed readers:

Citing recent Mathura andKairana incidents while

attacking SP governmentShri Shah said atmosphere

of violence prevailing inUP. The BJP National

President said the StateGovt is denying the

existence of incidentsitself, that shows the

mindset of the leaders. Itis a serious issue, he

added. Shri Amit Shah saidlack of development and

governance in UttarPradesh matter of serious

concern.


towards development while also training hisguns on the Samajwadi Party regime in UP forgoonda raj that resulted in the Mathuraviolence and an alleged exodus of Hindusfrom Kairana.

He slammed theAkhilesh Yadav-led SPgovernment in the state fordeteriorating law andorder. “Atmosphere ofviolence is prevailing inUP,” he said citing therecent Mathura and Kairanaincidents. Lack ofdevelopment andgovernance in UP is a matterof serious concern, headded.

Shri Amit Shah also hitout at Congress and accusedit of playing the role of anobstructionist in India’sdevelopment. “Congress isgetting increasinglyweakened because of itsrepeated obstructions in the path ofdevelopment,” he said.

He said development will be the focus forBJP in its poll campaign in UP and there is noreason for apprehension on account ofcommunal or any other violence from theparty’s end.

However Shri Shah targeted SP in acontinuation of his charge that SP leaderShivpal Yadav had patronized the heavilyarmed ‘Bose cult’ which had taken over a 270-acre park in defiance of authorities andprotests of local residents.

Dwelling on BJP’s electoral successes, ShriShah said the party’s footprint was now seenfrom Kutch to Guwahati and from Srinagar toKanyakumari.

Highlighting the Modi government’sachievements in two years, he said, ourgovernment has brought about decisionmaking and eliminated policy paralysis. SinceModi government came to power, India’sgrowth rate has increased from 5.4% to 7.6%.

Training his guns on Congress, he saidthe rise of BJP is not attributed to weakeningof Congress, but because of acceptance ofparty’s ideology, commitment of party

workers and able anddecisive leadership in theparty under Prime MinisterShri Narendra Modi.

Two years of Modigovernment have been ofno corruption government.However, 10 years ofCongress were full ofcorruption. Many Congressleaders are now leaving theparty,” he said.

The two-day BJPNational Executive meet inAllahabad is being seen ascrucial, not only because itcomes within days of theNarendra Modi governmentcompleting two years inoffice, but also for the factthat it will set tone for BJP’s

plans for UP elections 2017.Along with PM Shri Narendra Modi and

BJP National President Shri Amit Shah, seniormembers of the Union Cabinet, Chief Ministersof BJP-ruled states, Members of Parliamentand National Executive Members of the partytook part in the meet.

Mahendra Pandey appointedas Central BJP Office

SecretaryBJP National President Shri Amit Shah

appointed Shri Mahendra Pandey on 14 June,2016, as the office secretary at the BJP’sNational Headquarters in New Delhi. ShriPandey has been the Organisation Secretaryof the party in Himachal Pradesh and wasalso the National Coordinator of all NationalMorchas and Cells of the party.

Dwelling on BJP’s electoralsuccesses, Shri Shah said theparty’s footprint was nowseen from Kutch to Guwahatiand from Srinagar toKanyakumari. Highlightingthe Modi government’sachievements in two years,he said, our government hasbrought about decisionmaking and eliminated policyparalysis. Since Modigovernment came to power,India’s growth rate hasincreased from 5.4% to 7.6%.


In a landmark move, the Union governmentchaired by the Prime Minister ShriNarendra Modi on 15 June, 2015 approved

a plan to replace a decade-old rule of allowingnew domestic airlines set up in India to fly oninternational routes. This is the first time sinceIndependence that an integrated Civil

Aviation Policy has been brought out by theMinistry of Civil Aviation, Government ofIndia. New airlines, such as Vistara andAirAsia, can now fly to international routesafter operating at least 20 aircraft in thedomestic market. The new norms were a partof the National Civil Aviation Policy 2016,which was approved by the Union Cabinet.

The policy’s mission is to provide safe,secure, affordable and sustainable air travelfor passengers and air transportation ofcargo with access to various parts of Indiaand the world.

Vision of the Policy• To create an eco-system to make flying

affordable for the masses• To enable 30 crore domestic ticketing by

2022 and 50 crore by 2027• To increase international ticketing to 20

crore by 2027

• Increase cargo volumes to 10 million tonsby 2027

Key Objectives of the PolicyKey Objectives of the PolicyKey Objectives of the PolicyKey Objectives of the PolicyKey Objectives of the Policy:• To establish an integrated eco-system

leading to significant growth of civilaviation sector that would promotetourism, increase employment and leadto a balanced regional growth.

• To ensure safety, security andsustainability of aviation sector throughthe use of technology and effectivemonitoring.

• To enhance regional connectivity through

Government's Achievements

Union Cabinet approves National Civil Aviation Policy

Mission is to provide safe, secure, affordableand sustainable air travel for passengers


fiscal support and infrastructuredevelopment.

• To enhance ease of doing business throughderegulation, simplified procedures and e-governance.

• To promote the entire aviation sector chainin a harmonised manner covering cargo,MRO, general aviation, aerospacemanufacturing and skill development.

Highlights of the NCAP 2016• Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS): It

will not allow the airlines to charge morethan 2500 rupees for one hour flightbetween two small cities. The RCS willcome into effect in the second quarter of2016-17.

• Code-share agreements: Indian carrierswill be free to enter into code-shareagreements with foreign carriers for anydestination within India on a reciprocalbasis. Indian carriers need to simplyinform Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA)30 days prior to starting the code-shareflights.

• Encourage Private Security: TheGovernment will encourage use of privatesecurity agencies at airports for non-coresecurity functions. The private securityagencies will comprise retired personnelfrom military and para-military forces.

• No-Frills Airports: They will be built atan indicative cost of 50 crore to 100 crorerupees.

• Viability Gap Funding (VGF): It will beshared between MoCA and the StateGovernment in the ratio of 80:20 while itis 90:10 for the North Eastern States.

• The payment of the full amount of VGFwill be made to the airline operator fromthe Regional Connectivity Fund (RCF) andthe State Governments will besubsequently asked reimbursement.

• MoCA’s share of VGF will be providedthrough the RCF, which will be collectedand operated by Airport Authority of India(AAI) or any other entity identified byMoCA.

• MoCA will persuade State Governments

to make Value Added Tax (VAT) zero-rated on MRO activities to develop Indiaas an MRO hub in Asia.

• 5/20 Rule: The requirement for 5/20 ismodified and all airlines can commenceinternational operations provided that theydeploy 20 aircraft or 20 percent of totalcapacity (in term of average number ofseats on all epartures put together),whichever is higher for domesticoperations.

• Bilateral Traffic Rights: Under this,government will enter into an ‘Open sky’ASA on a reciprocal basis with SAARCcountries and countries with territorylocated entirely beyond a 5000 kilometersradius from New Delhi.

• India has Air Service Agreements (ASA)with 109 countries covering aspects relatingto the number of flights, seats, landingpoints and code-share.

• Upgradation of Airports: AirportAuthority of India (AAI) will continue tomodernize the existing airports andupgrade quality of services. It will alsomaintain an ASQ rating of 4.5 or moreacross all airports which have athroughput above 1.5 mppa and ASQrating of 4.0 or more for the rest.

• Ground Handling Agencies (GHA): Theairport operator will ensure that there willbe three Ground Handling Agencies(GHA) including Air India’s subsidiary/JV at all major airports as defined in AERAAct 2008 to ensure fair competition.

• Advanced Cargo Information system: Itwill be implemented in a phased mannerafter a universally accepted internationaltemplate has emerged.

• MoCA will be nodal agency for developingcommercial aero-related manufacturingand its eco-system in India in line withAeronautical Make in India.

• Growth of helicopters: Government willsupport growth of helicopters for remotearea connectivity and separateregulations for helicopters will be notifiedby DGCA.


The Union Government has radicallyliberalized the FDI regime on 20 June,2016 with the objective of providing

major impetus to employment and job creationin India. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister ShriNarendra Modi. This is the second majorreform after the last radical changesannounced in November 2015. Now most ofthe sectors would be under automatic approvalroute, except a small negative list. With thesechanges, India is now the most open economyin the world for FDI.

In last two years, the Government hasbrought major FDI policy reforms in a numberof sectors viz. Defence, ConstructionDevelopment, Insurance, Pension Sector,Broadcasting Sector, Tea, Coffee, Rubber,Cardamom, Palm Oil Tree and Olive Oil TreePlantations, Single Brand Retail Trading,Manufacturing Sector, Limited LiabilityPartnerships, Civil Aviation, Credit InformationCompanies, Satellites- establishment/operationand Asset Reconstruction Companies. Measuresundertaken by the Government have resultedin increased FDI inflows at US$ 55.46 billion infinancial year 2015-16, as against US$ 36.04billion during the financial year 2013-14. Thisis the highest ever FDI inflow for a particularfinancial year. However, it is felt that thecountry has potential to attract far more foreigninvestment which can be achieved by furtherliberalizing and simplifying the FDI regime.India today has been rated as Number 1 FDIInvestment Destination by several InternationalAgencies.

Accordingly the Government has decidedto introduce a number of amendments in theFDI Policy. Changes introduced in the policyinclude increase in sectoral caps, bringing moreactivities under automatic route and easing of

conditionalities for foreign investment. Theseamendments seek to further simplify theregulations governing FDI in the country andmake India an attractive destination for foreigninvestors.Details of these changes are givenbelow:1. Radical Changes for promoting FoodProducts manufactured/produced inIndia

It has now been decided to permit 100%FDI under government approval route fortrading, including through e-commerce, inrespect of food products manufactured orproduced in India.2. Foreign Investment in Defence2. Foreign Investment in Defence2. Foreign Investment in Defence2. Foreign Investment in Defence2. Foreign Investment in DefenceSector up to 100%Sector up to 100%Sector up to 100%Sector up to 100%Sector up to 100%

Present FDI regime permits 49% FDIparticipation in the equity of a companyunder automatic route. FDI above 49% ispermitted through Government approval oncase to case basis, wherever it is likely toresult in access to modern and ‘state-of-art’technology in the country. In this regard, thefollowing changes have inter-alia been broughtin the FDI policy on this sector:i. Foreign investment beyond 49% has now

been permitted through governmentapproval route, in cases resulting in accessto modern technology in the country or forother reasons to be recorded. The conditionof access to ‘state-of-art’ technology in thecountry has been done away with.

ii. FDI limit for defence sector has also beenmade applicable to Manufacturing of SmallArms and Ammunitions covered underArms Act 1959.

3. Review of Entry Routes in3. Review of Entry Routes in3. Review of Entry Routes in3. Review of Entry Routes in3. Review of Entry Routes inBroadcasting Carriage ServicesBroadcasting Carriage ServicesBroadcasting Carriage ServicesBroadcasting Carriage ServicesBroadcasting Carriage Services

FDI policy on Broadcasting carriageservices has also been amended. New sectoralcaps and entry routes are as under:

Govt allows Radical changes in FDI policy regime;Most sectors on automatic route for FDIMajor impetus to job creation and infrastructure

Government's Achievements


4. Pharmaceutical4. Pharmaceutical4. Pharmaceutical4. Pharmaceutical4. PharmaceuticalThe extant FDI policy on pharmaceutical

sector provides for 100% FDI under automaticroute in greenfield pharma and FDI up to100% under government approval in

brownfield pharma. With the objective ofpromoting the development of this sector, ithas been decided to permit up to 74% FDIunder automatic route in brownfieldpharmaceuticals and government approvalroute beyond 74% will continue. 5. Civil Aviation Sector5. Civil Aviation Sector5. Civil Aviation Sector5. Civil Aviation Sector5. Civil Aviation Sector(i) The extant FDI policy on Airports permits

100% FDI under automatic route inGreenfield Projects and 74% FDI inBrownfield Projects under automaticroute. FDI beyond 74% for BrownfieldProjects is under government route.

(ii) With a view to aid in modernization ofthe existing airports to establish a highstandard and help ease the pressure onthe existing airports, it has been decidedto permit 100% FDI under automatic routein Brownfield Airport projects.

(iii) As per the present FDI policy, foreigninvestment up to 49% is allowed underautomatic route in Scheduled AirTransport Service/ Domestic ScheduledPassenger Airline and regional AirTransport Service. It has now been decidedto raise this limit to 100%, with FDI up to49% permitted under automatic route andFDI beyond 49% through Governmentapproval. For NRIs, 100% FDI will continueto be allowed under automatic route.

However, foreign airlines would continueto be allowed to invest in capital of Indiancompanies operating scheduled and non-scheduled air-transport services up to thelimit of 49% of their paid up capital andsubject to the laid down conditions in theexisting policy.

6. Private Security Agencies6. Private Security Agencies6. Private Security Agencies6. Private Security Agencies6. Private Security AgenciesThe extant policy permits 49% FDI under

government approval route in Private SecurityAgencies. FDI up to 49% is now permittedunder automatic route in this sector and FDIbeyond 49% and up to 74% would bepermitted with government approval route.7. Establishment of branch office,7. Establishment of branch office,7. Establishment of branch office,7. Establishment of branch office,7. Establishment of branch office,liaison office or project officeliaison office or project officeliaison office or project officeliaison office or project officeliaison office or project office

For establishment of branch office, liaisonoffice or project office or any other place ofbusiness in India if the principal business ofthe applicant is Defence, Telecom, PrivateSecurity or Information and Broadcasting, ithas been decided that approval of ReserveBank of India or separate security clearancewould not be required in cases where FIPBapproval or license/permission by theconcerned Ministry/Regulator has alreadybeen granted. 8. Animal Husbandry8. Animal Husbandry8. Animal Husbandry8. Animal Husbandry8. Animal Husbandry

As per FDI Policy 2016, FDI in AnimalHusbandry (including breeding of dogs),Pisciculture, Aquaculture and Apiculture isallowed 100% under Automatic Route undercontrolled conditions. It has been decided todo away with this requirement of ‘controlledconditions’ for FDI in these activities.9. Single Brand Retail Trading9. Single Brand Retail Trading9. Single Brand Retail Trading9. Single Brand Retail Trading9. Single Brand Retail Trading

It has now been decided to relax localsourcing norms up to three years and a relaxedsourcing regime for another five years forentities undertaking Single Brand RetailTrading of products having ‘state-of-art’ and‘cutting edge’ technology.

The amendments to the FDI Policy aremeant to liberalise and simplify the FDI policyso as to provide ease of doing business in thecountry leading to larger FDI inflowscontributing to growth of investment, incomesand employment.

Sector/Activity New Cap and Route

5.2.7.1.1 (1)Teleports(setting up of up-linking HUBs/Teleports); (2)Direct to Home (DTH); (3)Cable Networks (Multi System operators (MSOs) operating at National or State or District level and undertaking upgradation of networks towards digitalization and addressability); (4)Mobile TV; (5)Headend-in-the Sky Broadcasting Service(HITS)

100%

Automatic

5.2.7.1.2 Cable Networks (Other MSOs not undertaking upgradation of networks towards digitalization and addressability and Local Cable Operators (LCOs)) Infusion of fresh foreign investment, beyond 49% in a company not seeking license/permission from sectoral Ministry, resulting in change in the ownership pattern or transfer of stake by existing investor to new foreign investor, will require FIPB approval


IVHistory of India is the story of the most

ancient civilization successfully overcomingthreats and challenges of unparallel magnitudeand still continues vibrant enough to play therole of world leadership. Through allvicissitudes she has been able to maintain thethread of her cultural identity unbroken. TheVedic civilization still continues. This waspossible because of her unique ability to combinetradition with modernity. The foundation ofIndian culture is eternally relevant anduniversally valid. That is what is known as“Sanathana Dharma”. But whenever greatchanges take place and adaptation becomesnecessary Indian genius has found it flexibleenough to accept necessary adjustments throughreforms. Most of the reformers were saintsand sages. Rishi mean men with intuition andfar sight. “Eternal values for a changing society”has been our traditional method of reformingthe society. That is how the concept of“Sanathana Dharma” and “Yuga Dharma” cameinto existence. “Ekatma Manava Darsan” isthe “Yuga Dharma” for this age. The chiefcharacteristics of “Ekatma Manava Darsan”can be broadly enumerated this.(1) Unity of existence – ‘SARVAM

KHALIDAM BRAHMA’(2) Multiplicity and variety that we experience

are only the varied expressions of this latentunity under different names and forms.

(3) Being the expression of one, multiplicity isinterconnected and interdependent. Theyare not independent of each other – allrelations whether inter human or between

Man and Nature or between nations andnations should be on the basis of thisinterconnections and inter dependences.They should not be conflictual.

(4) The same is true about the variousconstituents that make up individuals andsociety. The principle of existence is mutualcooperation and coordination and not conflictand contradiction. On the basis of this, everydepartment of life, every discipline shouldbe looked upon as part and parcel of onesingle whole and therefore mutuallysupporting and making up one whole.

(5) Science and spirituality should be viewed astwo different approaches to realize theultimate Truth. As such, there is no realconflict between the two. Consequentlyscience and technology must complementspirituality and humanity. It is on the basis ofthis fundamental approach that all the areasof activities from the individual to theuniversal should be formulated. The mottocan be well summarized in the words ofBhagavad Gita “Parasparam BhavayanthahaShreyaha Paramavapsyathe”. When thisprinciple is properly understood and honestypursued it will lead humanity towards thegoal of “Vasudhaiva kudumbakam”.But it is quite true that to give concrete

shape to this sublime idea in the midst of themost complicated circumstances in which welive requires a lot of strenuous effort,unshakable determination, practical wisdom,infinite patience and perfect understandingand mutual cooperation among all who arecommitted to the idea of Integral Humanism.

Integral Humanism Revisited P. Parameswaran

Integral humanism is not a quick-fix solution for electoral success nor is it a convenient strategy for capturingpower. It is not even a political philosophy devised to promote and support any political party. It is acomprehensive world-view which originated in India as a result of the profound insight of generations ofwise men who are known as the ‘Rishis’. It covers every spectrum of human life and its foundations areeternally sound and always relevant. It is from that rich philosophy that the great Indian culture evolved.Any truly nationalist movement can benefit from this all embracing philosophy. It is inclusive of spiritual aswell as material progress of mankind.

VAICHARIKI : PART - III


For humanity to survive there seems to be noother way. This is not an alternative paradigmbut the only paradigm which is open to us.

VLeaders of independent India,

traumatized by partition and its legacy ofproblems took India in a direction quitedifferent from that envisaged by her nationalgeniuses, and which she legitimately deserved.They were unduly influenced by foreignmodels of ideologies. Though they spoke interms of non alignment they leaned heavilyon the side of Soviet model of socialism foreconomic development. Domestic policy wasaggressively anti-Hindu though they clothedit by the word “secularism”. The net resultwas self aberration. It was to correct thisaberration and give a genuinely nationalorientation that Integral humanism wasconceived. It was a holistic philosophy coveringall the areas of national life.

Mahatma Gandhi had popularized theconcept of Rama Rajya; Vinoba Bhave was anardent advocate of Sarvodaya. IntegralHumanism largely resembled both these inbroad details. Those were the days whenthere were many world thinkers who saw thedanger ahead posed by the current Westernmodel and emphasized the need for analternate approach to capitalism andcommunism, which were not only materialisticbut also promoted vulgar consumerism. Theybelieved in gigantic mode of production –whether industrial or agricultural. Humanisticeconomic thinkers like Prof. Shoemaker, hadstarted advocating “technology with humanface” and “small is beautiful”. But our firstPrime Minister borrowed heavily from theSoviet model of gigantic industrialism and‘green revolution’ in agriculture. Both werenot only unsuitable to Indian conditions butalso were fiercely opposed by MahatmaGandhi whose ‘brand name’ they liberallyexploited. It was in this context that DeendayalUpadyaya propounded the concept of IntegralHumanism in which the total developmentand well- being of Man were to be the goal ofall economic and political activities.

As opposed to gigantism he advocateddecentralized economic and political systemwhere ‘Man’ could fully exercise his economicand political freedom through small scaleindustrial units and agricultural farmssupported by the local bodies. It envisagedevery home to be a centre of production ofgoods. In the field of agriculture, family-owned plots of land were to become the unitsof intensive cultivation. Irrigation facilitieswere to be assured to every farm, so thatagriculture will not solely depend on themonsoon. This would result in improvedproduction, large scale employment andbalanced development of rural and urbanareas. The spirit of Swadeshi would becomealive. Cultural values could be maintained.Self Government (Swaraj) would become areality. Man’s individuality will not bedrowned in an ocean of urbanized chaos.Latest technologies available now could beeminently suitable for this kind of small scale,decentralized production. Such a model wouldalso be in tune with the tradition, values andexperience of India’s vast population. In spiteof all these favorable factors, unfortunatelythe Nehruvian model became the order of theday in independent India.

After the collapse of Communist model in1990, our country was taken to the other extremeof economic liberalization where private capitaland corporate bodies began to run the show.The need and relevance of a truly Indian modelsuch as integral humanism was not seriouslyconsidered much less experimented. Now is thetime for such a leadership to emerge who canthink unblended by prejudices and harmfulhangovers. They can launch a bold experimenton the basis of integral humanism as enunciatedby saintly visionaries like Swami Vivekanandaand Mahayogi Aurobindo, Gandhiji and SriGuruji with a comprehensive and practical vision.To embark upon such an indigenous model willbe the true way of paying our debt to PanditDeendayal Upadyaya who gave us thephilosophy of Integration and who passed awayprematurely.

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Born on 6th July 1901 in afamous family. His fatherSir Asutosh was widely

known in Bengal. Graduatedfrom Calcutta University hebecame a fellow of the Senatein 1923. He enrolled as anadvocate in Calcutta HighCourt in 1924 after his father’sdeath. Subsequently he left forEngland in 1926 to study inLincoln’s Inn and became abarrister in 1927. At the age of33, he became the world’syoungest Vice-Chancellor ofthe Calcutta University andheld the office till 1938. Duringhis tenure, he introduced anumber of constructive reformsand was active in AsiaticSociety of Calcutta as well aswas a member of the Court andthe Council of the Indian Institute of Science,Bangalore and Chairman of the Inter-University of Board.

He was elected as member of theLegislative Council of Bengal as a Congresscandidate representing Calcutta Universitybut resigned next year when Congressdecided to boycott the legislature.Subsequently, he contested the election as anindependent and got elected.

He became the opposition leader whenKrishak Praja Party - Muslim League coalitionwas in power 1937-41 and joined theProgressive Coalition Ministry headed byFazlul Haq as a Finance Minister and withinless than a year resigned. He emerged as aspokesman for Hindus and shortly joinedHindu Mahasabha and in 1944, he became thePresident.

After the assassination of Gandhiji, hewanted the Hindu Mahasabha not to berestricted to Hindus alone or work as apolitical

body for the service of massesand broke away from it onthis issue on November 23,1948.

Pandit Nehru inductedhim in the Interim CentralGovernment as a Minister forIndustry and supply. On issueof Delhi pact with Likayat AliKhan, Mookerjee resignedfrom the Cabinet on 6th April1950. After consultation withShri Golwalkar Guruji of RSSShri Mookerjee foundedBharatiya Jana Sangh on 21stOct. 1951 at Delhi and hebecame the first President ofit. In 1952 elections, BharatiyaJana Sangh won 3 seats inParliament one of them beingthat of Shri Mookerjee. Hehad formed National

Democratic Party within the Parliament whichconsisted of 32 members of MPs and 10 ofMembers of Rajya Sabha.

To voice his opposition he turned outsideParliament and on Kashmir he termed thearrangement under Article 370 asBalkanisation of India and three nationtheory of Shaikh Abdullah. Bharatiya JanaSangh along with Hindu Mahasabha andRam Rajya Parishad launched a massiveSatyagraha to get removed the perniciousprovisions. Mookerjee went to visit Kashmirin 1953 and was arrested on 11th May whilecrossing border. He died as detenu on June23, 1953.

A veteran politician, he was respected byhis friends and foes alike for his knowledgeand forthrightness. He was among theprominent leaders all other Ministers in thecabinet his erudition and culture. India lost agreat son at a very early stage ofIndependence.

Shradhanjali : Birth Anniversary - 6July

Syama Prasad Mookerjee - A Brief Life-sketch

Dr. Mookerjee’s motherJogmaya Debi exclaimed,on hearing of her son’sdeath, “Proudly do I feelthat the loss of my son is aloss to Mother India !”


India has emerged as a bright spotin a world in recession, in whichmost of the nations are facing

a slowdown and decline ingrowth. After inheriting a verybad economy, amidst global slow-down and successive two years ofdrought, India under the excep-tional leadership of Prime MinisterSh. Narendra Modi, emerged as the fast-est growing economy. Economic experts, thinktanks, multilateral institutions and reputedmedia have acknowledged India’s growthstory. They have hailed various schemes andinitiatives of the government.

This is not just by chance, but due to ex-tensive and persistent efforts by the govern-ment of Sh. Narendra Modi and its prudentpolicies. After inheriting a mismanage economyfrom the previous government of UPA, the taskof the new government was two-fold. First ithad to undo the bad effects of the previousgovernment including policy paralysis, mis-governance and corruption and secondly tomake the economy embark on the path of de-velopment.

India’s GDP had grown to 7.2% in the year2014-15 and 7.6% in 2015-16. It is significant tonote that last quarter witnessed GDP growthrate of 7.9%. Despite severe resource con-straints, we could achieve fiscal deficit of 4.1%and 3.9% in the year 2014-15 and 2015-16 re-

spectively. Also, better supply man-agement and control on fiscal defi-cit has resulted in control of infla-tion. India received an unprec-edented amount of foreign directinvestment (FDI) in the calendaryear 2015 and this has helped us

in increasing surplus in balance ofpayment on capital account. This

coupled with surplus in balance of pay-ment on current account recorded in the thirdquarter of 2015-16.Inheritance of mismanaged economy

During UPA regime international commu-nity had started writing off India: terming itas a laggard economy. Last two years of UPAregime were the worst from the point of viewof the industry, infrastructure, price stability(inflation), health of banking sector, externalsector imbalances and fiscal management.

In the year 2011-12, the GDP growth hadslowed down to 6.5%. Industrial growth in thatyear had decelerated to merely 2.9%, whichfurther declined.

Fiscal deficit approached 6% of GDP andrupee depreciated fast. During UPA regime,about 14 lakh crore rupees worth of funds gotlocked up due to wrong policies. RBI’s Finan-cial Stability Report, December 2015 showedthat the PSU banks were in a very bad shape.Crony capitalists succeeded in influencing thedecision making process. Whether it was

Economic Resolution

Bharat world’s fastest growing economyIndia has emerged as the fastest growing economy in the world. This remarkable

achievement should be seen in the context of the glooy economic scenario which theworld is facing today and the kind of economic situation which India was at thetime Shri Narendra Modi took oath of office as the Prime Minister. In the BJPNational Executive meeting held in Allahabad on 12-13 June 2016, a resolution onIndian economy was introduced by BJP National General Secretary Shri BhupendraYadav and seconded by MoS (I/C) Commerce and Industry Smt. Niramal Sitharaman.The resolution was adopted unanimously. We are publishing the full text of theresolution for our esteemed readers:


telecom or coal or any other field, there wascomplete policy paralysis.India – a bright spot in a world inrecession

According to OECD estimates the worldeconomy is expected to grow less than 3% thisyear, the same as in 2015. Almost all countriesincluding China, Brazil, are in the grip of re-cession. Not only the developed economies,but also developing ones are also facing a de-celerated growth. There is a decline in the roleplayed by global trade in pushing economicgrowth and propelling growth of developingnations. Towards the end of 2015 the globaltrade growth had declined to as low as 0.6%.In real terms the global trade declined from$19 trillion in 2014 to $16.5 trillion in 2015. Theeconomic performance of China has signifi-cantly declined during the last two years. Forthe first time in the last 25 years, GDP growthof China has slowed down to 6.9% in 2015.The growth rate during 2016 declined further,with the rate going down to 6.7% during thefirst quarter. In contrast the Indian economyhas been posting higher growth and hasemerged as the fastest growing economy ofthe world.Policies for India’s growth

Increased capital spending in infrastructuredevelopment, increased credit for agricultureand small industries has facilitated India’s fastgrowth. This has increased domestic growthand domestic consumption. Indian consumerspending increased from 6.2% in 2014-15 to7.2% in 2015-16.

Agricultural sector posted a robust growthof 2.3% in the last quarter of 2015-16 and 1.2%for the whole of 2015-16 against a negativegrowth of 0.2% in the earlier year. Industryhas posted a growth of 7.4% in 2015-16 asagainst 5.9% in the earlier year. The core sec-tor growth during April 2016 is a robust 8.5%against (-0.2)% in April 2015. The governmentacted to clear 42 stalled projects worth Rs 1.15lakh crore since February 2015, which activatedthe idle investments locked in the projects. Thishas also begun yielding results in 2015-16. Thatis why despite slower growth in investments

GDP has grown. Further unlocking of stalledprojects will accentuate the GDP growth infuture.

Inflation was kept at reasonable levelsthrough judicious fiscal management strate-gies. Tax reform measures, bankruptcy law etcwere introduced. The government also assuredthat it would not engage in retrospectiveamendments. The trust of investors increasedmanifold due to increased transparency andaccountability in governance, scam free admin-istration and prudent fiscal management poli-cies. It improved ease of doing business, whichattracted more investments. FDI inflow wasover $55 billions in 2015-16 against $41 billionsin 2014-15 and $36 billions in 2013-14. Foreignreserves have crossed $360 billion. This hasfacilitated in making the objectives of initia-tives like Make in India, Start Up India, StandUp India etc a reality. Today, external trade isnot considered a viable option for pushing thegrowth of nations. In this context, initiativeslike Make in India have a great importance. Aqualitative change in the tax system is expectedthrough the introduction of GST, which hasbeen pending due to obstructionist politics ofthe Congress and few other parties.Blending of welfare and growthmeasures

Appropriate blending of welfare andgrowth measures is the hallmark of the NDAgovernment’s governance model, drawing in-spiration from Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay’sconcept of Antyodaya — “upliftment and ser-vice of the poor, downtrodden andmarginalised”. The first two years of theNarendra Modi government have been markedby significant measures to alleviate poverty anddeprivation, enable socio-economic empower-ment of the marginalised sections and lay arobust foundation for economic progress.‘Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas’ is the underlying phi-losophy of the government.

As a result of all these efforts by Sh.Narendra Modi led NDA government, differ-ent sectors are doing well in spite of enormousproblems surrounding the economy. There is

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This National Executive of theBharatiya Janata Party congratulates our Prime Minis-

ter Shri Narendra Modi and theCentral Government on achievingincredible success and fulfillingpublic aspiration within the firsttwo years in power. BharatiyaJanata Party deeply acknowledgesPrime Minister Shri Narendra ModiJi’ssteps towards the provision of an accountableand transparent governance environment andthe timely initiation and completion of schemes.The Central Government, keeping in mind theinterests of all the classes of society has,through aims for inclusive progress and objec-tives of national interest increased the respectfor the social and cultural symbol of the val-ues of an Indian life. It is due to this that theNation is progressing towards a qualitativechange.

The Central Government, for the progressof the Nation, has set new procedures and newdimensions for transparent functioning in itstwo years. The Government has been able tofully implement its policy aims in giventimeframe and has converted its aims ofachieving success into a mission mode. Thegovernment has made its place in political, eco-nomic and social life. Sanitation, women em-powerment, rural development and economic

development among the poor, better-ment of the youth and such subjectsof government initiatives havebeen accepted by society as socialmovement. Our Party has laid thefoundations of a historic and fu-turistic India through good gov-

ernance, innovations and a reform-ist vision.

New Avenues of Opportunitiesand Progress for the Poor

The Central Government has converted theeconomic empowerment of the poor into itsmission. After Independence, it is for the firsttime that the poor of our country has got bank-ing facilities on such a large scale with a total21.81 crore bank accounts opened. In 2015-16,fund transfers worth 61,000 crore was donethrough DBT to over 30 crore beneficiaries.This includes over 25,000 crore in MGNREGSand over 21,000 crore in PAHAL (for cookinggas). In MUDRA scheme, 3.48 crore peoplehave benefitted with a distribution of one lakhthirty seven thousand and 44 crore rupees. Thisreflects the new work culture of the govern-ment. With such initiatives, the government hasbeen able to save around thirty six thousandand five hundred crore rupees.

By bringing in the ‘Aadhar’ law to bringthe poor into the economic mainstream of thecountry and to empower them, we have

Two years’ achievements of theBJP-led NDA government

Political Resolution

As the BJP led NDA government completes two years in the dynamic leadershipof Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the nation is looking forward for a brightfuture. In just two years the government has not only restored the faith of the peoplein political system and governance but brought India in the forefront of the world asan emerging nation which is confidently moving ahead with a number of innovativeschemes remarkably strengthening its economic and social sectors. In the BJP NationalExecutive meeting was held in Allahabad on 12-13 June 2016, a resolution wasintroduced by Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadanavis and seconded byMinister of Health Shri JP Nadda. The resolution was adopted unanimously. We arepublishing the full text of the resolution for our esteemed readers:


crossed a major barrier in the direction of eco-nomic equity and democracy. Through thislaw, on one hand, the corruption of fake ben-eficiaries and leakage has been stopped andon the other hand, the people with a right totheir portion have successfully received theirright. In the flow of progress MNREGA andADHAR have been strengthened to improvesocial security.

It the light of such inclusive progress theprotests by the Congress have been unfortu-nate. Diverse political ideologies and viewsshould help in strengthening of the country andin the evolution of new and better policies butthe Opposition has not been able to get abovepetty political issues and vies which is affect-ing the country’s development and better andjust distribution of its resources. CongressParty has not honored the decisive mandateof the people of this country and the Left isalso propagating negative policies along withthe Congress Party.Prosperous Villages – Developed India

The Central Government has made severalattempts to bring about a qualitative changein the life of farmers in these two years. In thepast two years of low monsoons, the Govern-ment supplemented the farmers with securityand trust. For the welfare of both agricultureand farmers, an allocation of 35,984 crore ru-pees, a distribution of 1.84 crore soil healthcards, an expansion of irrigation requirements,provision of social security at a minimum pos-sible premium via the Pradhan Mantri FasalBima Yojana, and through the provision of in-stant relief to those who are affected bydrought and hailstorms, the Government hasgiven priority to the interests of farmers insituations of distress and hard times.

In rural India, as compared to a daily con-struction of 73.5 kilometers of roads in 2011-2014, 100 kilometers of roads have been con-structed in 2015-16. There have been positiveattempts to provide electricity and therebychange the way of life in those villages thathave been in darkness even after the Indepen-dence. In 2015-16, 7789 villages were providedwith electricity, which exceeded the previous

three years by 37%. Under the Deen DayalKaushal Yojana 3.56 lakh youngsters have beenprovided with training. Under the PradhanMantri Kaushal Vikaas Yojana 19.35 lakhyoungsters have been trained in various pro-gressive curriculum that makes one capable.The government has come to the aid of thefarmers by developing national farmer mar-kets in the whole country. Farmers are pro-vided with Neem-coated Urea for their crops.This is for the first time that the country didnot see any protests for the demand of urea,which shows this government’s commitmenttowards the farmers.Innovations

The Central Government has made suc-cessful attempts in bringing about structuralchanges in the Government’s mode of conduct.We have to bring about change in the people’sthought towards the Government and Gov-ernment mode of conduct. We have begunimplementation-based policies. Our Govern-ment has made existing schemes in the socialsector more effective and given importance tothe empowerment of all classes of society. Forthis purpose there have been attempts to bringthe Government closer to the common people.The ‘leakage’ that happens in between the twohas been stymied.

Central Government has strengthenedFederalism in the spirit of Indian Constitutionby increasing the allocation of the States by 10percent. It has contributed to Progressive Fed-eralism by provisioning 5 percent for thePanchayati Raj Institutions and taking measuresto make the Disaster Funds more effective.

The Government has been successful ininspiring new initiatives in the minds of thepeople necessary for progress. Prime MinisterShri Narendra ModiJi in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’programme appealed to people all over theNation to voluntarily give up the subsidy andin the blink of eye more than one crore citi-zens gave up their gas subsidies. It is the be-lief of the common people in our Government,policies and vision that through this initiativeabout 14000 crore rupees have been saved. TheGovernment has decided that the funds thus


saved reaches the poor households particularly,in the rural sector to 5 crore households in theform of free kitchen gas under the UjjwalaScheme.

For the first time, the Government hasbrought in special policies for the people withspecial abilities - ‘Divyangs’, to increase theiropportunities and social participation.

Our Government has moved towards Wel-fare State with minimum pension for labors,Unique Provident Fund Number, Changes inthe Bonus Act and Social Security Scheme. TheGovernment has initiated ‘Stand-up’ schemeto encourage entrepreneurship among the SCsand STs, under which every bank branch isprovisioned to provide loans to at least oneSC and ST and at least one-woman from 10lakh to 1 crore for new enterprises. These willto promote entrepreneurship will encourage asentiment of development in all classes of thesociety.

The Government has declared26thNovember as ‘Constitution Day’ on the125thBirth Anniversary of Dr. Baba SahabAmbedkar. It has decided to develop fiveplaces related to Dr. Ambedkar’s life vision ofequitable society. This will contribute to NewChange in the coming times.

The Government in its two years in theParliament has tried to make progress inwomen equality and make women an impor-tant part of the development of the economythrough various initiatives and attempts atwomen empowerment. Such efforts include‘Beti Bachao – Beti Padhao’ program to changethe mindset against the girl child, ‘PrimeMinster Ujjawala Scheme’ to provide a better‘smoke-free’ life to the home makers, openingmore than ninety one lakh accounts under the‘Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme’ which now havemore than 6150 crore rupees. In 2015-16, forthe first time, maximum 55 percent ofMNREGA beneficiaries are women.

Other innovative efforts of the Govern-ment like Simplified MSME Registration, de-creasing the number of documents required forexport-import firms from seven to three, SingleWindow Online Portal, etc have increased the

confidence of entrepreneurs in the country.Today, India is at its highest level of ‘Ease ofDoing Business’ index of The World Bank andhas improved by 12 positions in 2016.

It for the first time, that the Governmenthas started ‘Start-Up’ scheme to promote en-trepreneurship and innovation among theyouth. It includes regulations based on self-certification, registration and legal helpthrough mobile application, relaxation in pub-lic procurements and income tax holiday forthe first three years. Our Government has doneaway with the interview part of the selectionprocess in the group B, C and D category ofgovernment services, which will help in cur-tailing nepotism and corruption in the process.It has also allowed self-certification of docu-ments during the process of selection in gov-ernment jobs, which also has helped the youth.

‘Digital India’ mission is helping in the ef-forts of making the country ‘digital’ and ‘trans-parent’ in its processes. The government hascontrolled corruption through ‘e-tendering’,which is the reason that this Government hasnot faced corruption charges till now whereasthe last government had faced a continuousonslaught of corruption cases and ‘scams’. TheGovernment has earned 3.44 lakh crore of rev-enue through transparent auctions. All theseefforts are generating and promoting a confi-dent business environment in the country.Cleanliness - a Social Initiative

The Central Government has worked hardto achieve its goal of Clean India by takingcleanliness forward from being a mere pro-gram or scheme to a Mission. After the com-mencement of the ‘Swach Bharat Abhiyan’ on2nd October 2014 the mind set of people re-garding cleanliness has significantly changed.In rural areas, the ratio of cleanliness has in-creased from 42% to 52%. Clean India andClean Schools initiative has provided greatsupport to girl child education. Clean Railwaysand Clean India Initiative is also booming upand has sent the message of change into thelives of the Country’s poor population.Women Empowerment

One of the biggest social concerns of the


society is to change the mindset of people re-garding the female population of the Country.The Central Government has heralded socialprograms such as ‘Beti Padhao – Beti Bachao’and ‘Sukanya Samridhi Yojana’ for envisagingfinancial security for girl child and for uplift-ing the status of girl child. To increase the en-rolment of girls into schools, almost two lakhand sixty one thousand schools have beingequipped with four lakh and seventeen thou-sand toilets. Under the ‘Mudra Yojana’, 79 per-cent women have gained significant economicbenefits and this would also benefit them so-cially.India Towards the Future

Under the two-year term of the CentralGovernment, a quality based setup for a mod-ern, developed and future oriented India hasbeen given momentum. The development-ori-ented perpective of our respected Prime Min-ister has worked as a roadmap for this setup.In 2014, among the major energy producingplants, one third had less than seven daysstock of coal. But now none of the major elec-tricity production plants worry about the stockcondition and rather the reserved stock canlast for more than 25 days. The power gridhas started a 30,300 crore worth transmissionprojects. In 2015-2016 about 39 percent of An-nual increase has been observed.

India has become the capital for Clean En-ergy worldwide. 2015-2016 also witnessed a3018.80 MW increase in solar energy produc-tion in India which is 116 percent higher thanthe set goal of production. The year also ob-served an increase in the establishment of so-lar pumps to about 31,472 pumps, which is farahead than the total number of pumps estab-lished since the beginning of the program in1991.

Railway security and infrastructure hasseen tremendous change with a record-break-ing investment of about five lakh crores. 2020aims for linking all capital cities of the NorthEast with the broad gauge. A special railwaysecurity fund of one lakh crore has been es-tablished.

2015-2016 was the year when construction

of 6029 kilometers of highways got completed.2012 -2014 had a mere 8.5 kilometers per dayconstruction of highways as compared to 2015-2016, which observed 12 kilometers per dayconstruction.

Under the ‘Sagar Mala’ program for thedevelopment of Ports in the Country, morethan 150 projects have been identified, whichwill receive more than four lakh crores invest-ments for development of their infrastructure.‘Rainbow’ framework is the biggest reform inthe banking sector, particularly in the publicsector banks, after the Nationalization of banksin the country. Bank Board Bureau has beenestablished to stop any political or private in-terference in the Bank’s working. The govern-ment has also passed the Bankruptcy Law,which, in turn will motivate entrepreneurshipand innovation in the Country. The ‘Ease ofDoing Business’ and credit markets would alsobe benefitted under this setup.

The government has strengthened trans-parent governance setup in India by transpar-ent auctions of spectrum, coal-blocks, miner-als and private MF channels.

Under the guiding eyes of our reverendPrime Minister, a responsive administrationand timely implementation of progressive workportal has been given a push. For establishingGood Governance, web portals such asMygov.in have been introduced, which willincorporate governance ideas provided by thecitizens of the country into the working of theGovernment.

‘Indian Postal Payments’ will we set up inthe areas which doesn’t have access to bank-ing services by the 2017 and every Post Officewill have a Micro-ATM.

New work culture, novel thinking, andpurposeful schemes are the achievements ofour Government. Self-respect, development,and innovations are the driving forces behindthis BJP-led NDA Government and under theenlightening guidance of our Prime Minister,Shri Narendra Modi, a new, prosperous andpowerful India is taking a new shape.

Our Prime Minister has instilled a force and

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The National Executive of the BJPconveys its heartfelt gratitudeto the people of five states

that have gone to polls recently. Thegoodwill and support extended bythem to the BJP is unprecedentedand overwhelming.

The results have once again dem-onstrated the popularity and admirationPrime Minister and his government enjoys inthe country. It is evident in the victory andthe formation of BJP government in Assam andin the positive growth of vote percentage inthe States of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherryand West Bengal. These results have strength-ened the all-encompassing expansion of theParty in the States. Bharatiya Janata Party ex-press its gratitude towards the faith of thepeople of Assam who have trusted PrimeMinster, Shri Narendra Modiji’s developmentoriented vision and policies of overall welfareof the people of this Country.

Bhartiya Janta Party has emphasized on theextension of the Party organisation deep intothe ground under the leadership of Shri AmitShah as Party President in last two years. OurParty believes that our workers will take themandate given to the Party in these States tonew heights in the future.

Two years of people-friendly governanceof PM Modiji coupled with his extensive cam-paign during the elections was largely respon-sible for the favourable results in the elections.

The central leadership of the Party ledby the President has also offered ma-jor and unequivocal support to thestate Party without which the out-come of this kind wouldn’t havebeen possible. The National Execu-

tive conveys unqualified gratitude tothem.The mandate of Assam calls for a very

special mention. Assam holds an importantplace in the minds and hearts of millions of BJPkaryakartas across the country. Humbled by thelove and affection showered upon the BJP theNational Executive wishes to offer its heartfeltgratitude to the people of the state for handingus down such a mammoth mandate. In Assam,BJP and its allied Parties have got two thirdmajority with 86 seats whereas the BJP itselfhas got 60 seats. Together we have got 44 per-cent votes which is 8 percent more than the voteswe got in 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

A troubled state with a history of insurgen-cies, violence and under-development Assamhas also been a victim of frequent natural ca-lamities like floods and erosion for a very longtime. The state and the region are home to abun-dant natural and human resources; but sadlyhave been victims of decades of apathy and in-difference. Successive inefficient and corruptgovernments have bled this state and squeezedlife out of its vibrant society and culture.

As important as the problem of underde-velopment is the threat of demographic inva-

BJP is the party of Bharat’s present – it willbe the party of Bharat’s future

RESOLUTION - III

BJP has today become a pan-India party with people supporting it in almost every part of thecountry. The recently held assembly elections has reinforced this fact as the massive victory in Assamhas not only opened the doors of Northeast for BJP but in states like West Bengal, Kerala and TamilNadu the party has registered significant gains. BJP is seen as not only the party of present but alsoparty of future. In the BJP National Executive meeting held in Allahabad on 12-13 June 2016, aresolution to this effect was introduced by Union Minister of Urban Development, Housing and UrbanPoverty Alleviation and Parliamentary Affairs Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu and seconded by ChhattisgarhChief Minister Shri Raman Singh. The resolution was adopted unanimously. We are publishing the fulltext of the resolution for our esteemed readers:


sion the state has faced from an unchecked in-filtration from neighbouring Bangladesh fordecades on. It has reached Himalayan propor-tions and signalled a death-knell to Assam’sidentity, culture and traditions besides se-verely affecting state’s economy and people’slivelihood. Successive governments haveturned a blind eye to this problem with an eyeon their vote banks. The then ruling Party inthe state and its Chief Minister have gone tothe ridiculous extent of denying existence ofeven a single infiltrator in the state.

The BJP has gone to the people promisingthem freedom from poverty, backwardnessand underdevelopment; and security from in-filtrators and their champions and apologists.People gave a wholehearted mandate in itsfavour. That is why the National Executivedoesn’t look at this victory in the Assemblyelections as just another electoral victory alone.It signifies a major ideological victory for theParty. We dedicate this victory to MaKamakhya, river Brahmaputra and ShrimantShankaradeva – the symbols that epitomiseAssamese identity. The National Executive alsoreassures the people of the state that all ef-forts would be made to fulfil these promisesthat have a major bearing on the very futureand existence of the state.

This victory is a hard-earned one for theParty. Thousands of Karyakartas, belonging toour Party and also the ideological Parivaar,have been working in Assam and other statesin the region for decades with the singularobjective of protecting the identity and cultureof the people and safeguarding our nationalunity and integrity. They spent their entireyouth, risked their personal safety, sacrificedtheir careers and in many cases sacrificed eventheir lives also. For them it was a national mis-sion. The National Executive pays rich tributesto all those unsung thousands whose dedica-tion and sacrifice have laid the foundation forthe growth and success of the Party today.

One more important reason for this vic-tory is the dedication and hardwork of ourKaryakartas in Assam. The entire rank and fileof the Party including the MPs, MLAs and

other senior leaders has shouldered the re-sponsibility for the elections in a never beforemanner. The National Executive heartily con-gratulates each and every Karyakarta of theParty for the massive victory.

Our alliance partners, the Asom GanaParishad and the Bodo People’s Front, too haveadded their might to the campaign of Con-gress-Mukt Assam – An Assam freed fromCongress. It is the united face of all those par-ties, which stood for saving Assam from theclutches of underdevelopment and infiltration,that has given enthusiasm and confidence tothe people of the state. The National Execu-tive appreciates the efforts of the alliance part-ners and calls upon them to help the BJP-ledgovernment fulfil its promise of good gover-nance and secure Assam.

Besides Assam the Party has fared satis-factorily well in Kerala, the other state that hasseen the decimation of the Congress party atthe hustings. In Kerala too, like in Assam, theBJP’s vote share has gone up substantially.Together with its ally the BJP has secured over15% vote share paving way for future rise ofthe Party.

The Karyakartas in Kerala deserve specialcompliments for their heroic efforts in an at-mosphere of violence and intimidation mainlyorchestrated by the Marxist Party. The Partyand the Parivaar have lost a large number ofhumble and dedicated Karyakartas in the mur-derous Marxist violence in the past. Yet theystood up firmly and won the hearts of thepeople of the state. Politics of murder andmayhem have returned to Kerala right fromthe day the Marxist Party formed the govern-ment there. A promising and young life of aKaryakarta has been snatched away by Marx-ist goons immediately after the formation ofthe government in the state. The National Ex-ecutive strongly condemns the violence by theMarxist goons and calls upon the Chief Minis-ter to deliver his constitutional duty by bring-ing the perpetrators to book and compensatethe victims for losses they suffered. The Na-tional Executive offers deep condolences to thefamilies of all the victims and conveys it loud


and clear to the ruling party that the BJP can’tbe cowed down by their violent tactics.

The National Executive expresses happi-ness over the maiden entry of the BJP in KeralaAssembly. It is also a matter of happiness toall of us that the BJP could withstand the poli-tics of violence and intimidation in West Ben-gal and has made a grand entry into the As-sembly with 3 MLAs on its own and 3 fromalliance partners and over 10% vote share. Instates like Kerala and West Bengal where themajor parties themselves unleash terror andviolence to intimidate political adversaries theBJP views the mandate as a challenge and op-portunity to strive towards changing the char-acter of the local politics for good.

Our Karyakartas have worked very hardin Tamilnadu and Pondicherry during the elec-tions and taken the vote percentage up. How-ever we couldn’t secure seats due to last minutepolarisation of the voters and other local po-litical factors. We promise strengthen the Partyin these states and bounce back with renewedvigour soon.

The singularly resounding message of thisround of Assembly elections has been the com-prehensive and unequivocal rejection of theCongress Party by the voters in different states.In Assam and Kerala, where they were theruling Party, the electorate has shown a bigthumbs-down to them. They were rejected inother two major states – West Bengal andTamilnadu also. In fact people have not onlyrejected the Congress Party but also severelypunished those who have aligned with themin a most duplicitous manner in their greedfor power. This duplicity was prominently ondisplay in West Bengal where the Marxistshave thought it fit to ally with Congress, aParty which is their main adversary in anotherpoll-bound state Kerala.

Popular message from this round of elec-tions is that they reject not only the CongressParty but the brand of politics associated withit. Congress Mukt Bharat for us is not merelyabout defeating Congress Party at the hust-ings everywhere, although that will be the pri-mary objective of our Party. It also means rid-

ding country of the Congress brand politics –corruption, nepotism, politics of inheritanceand blue blood, arrogance and non-account-ability, politics of obstructionism and votebanks etc. The National Executive notes withpleasure that a call given by Prime MinisterModi during the Loksabha elections for Con-gress Mukt Bharat has today become a people’smission. Even in a number of by-elections heldin different states including Meghalaya,Gujarat etc the people have rejected CongressParty and voted for BJP, NDA or other non-Congress options. BJP has gained in popular-ity in States like Manipur, Tripura also.

The National Executive recalls the decisionof the central leadership about a year-and-halfago to put special focus on states where theParty has been traditionally weak. Results inthe present round of elections show that theefforts in that direction have started payingdividends.

Assam is the gateway to the entire NorthEast. The landslide victory in Assam has givenus a great opportunity to expand our footprintin the entire North Eastern region. North East-ern region is important for us electorally in localterms; development-wise in national terms;and pivotal in international strategic terms.Keeping the greater significance of the regionand with a view to promoting all-round de-velopment the BJP has constituted the NorthEast Democratic Alliance – NEDA. An allianceof the non-Congress political parties from theeight North Eastern states, NEDA will emergeas a power-house of faster development of theentire region. It will also help us expand theParty in the entire region.

The Coromandel Coast spanning fromWest Bengal to Tamilnadu and Kerala has seenenthusiastic support of the voters to the BJPduring the 2014 Loksabha elections. We se-cured a good vote share in all the states on thecountry’s southern and eastern coast likeKerala, Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh,Telangana, Orissa and West Bengal. Howeverthe number of Loksabha seats that the Partyhas won in that election was very small. TheParty has started working on strengthening


our organisational network in this region.The recently concluded Assembly elec-tions encourage us to take the efforts for-ward. The National Executive calls uponthe Karyakartas in these states to workwith single-minded devotion in a missionmode for the next three years and pre-pare the Party for big gains in the 2019Loksabha elections.

For the BJP every election fromPanchayat to Parliament is an importantone to expand its electoral and ideologi-cal influence. The Party is gearing up forthe next round of Assembly elections duefor early next year with renewed energyand vigour that it has derived from therecent electoral successes as well as thesuccesses achieved by Modi Governmentin the last two years.

The BJP is today the only pan-Indianparty in the country. The BJP is also emerg-ing as the natural party of governance inmany States too. Congress is shrinking byday and all the other parties have limitedregional presence only. The National Ex-ecutive understands the significance of itand also appreciates the great responsibil-ity it places on our Party. We call upon theKaryakartas to make the BJP the Party ofthe Present drawing support from all sec-tions of the society; and reassures the coun-trymen that the BJP will be the Party ofthe Future shaping a bright tomorrow forthe country under the dynamic leadershipof Prime Minister Modi.

respect in the Country’s image and respect in theoutside World through his visits. Our PrimeMinister’s policies regarding the World and hisaddresses across countries have raised World’srespect towards Indian thoughts and cultural sym-bols in last two year. It is worth mentionable thatour Prime Minster has also presented the humanvalues of Dr. Ambedkar during his speeches in theUnited Nations and the American Congress. It hasalso strengthened internal and external security ofthe Country. The poor, the laborer and the farmerof the Country is now getting a sense of securityand of being in the mainstream of the develop-ment of the Country. The youth of the Country isnow getting more confident of standing up on hisown feet. The Central Government has earned it-self an image of a decisive, sensitive and transpar-ent government. Definitely, all this is two years, isa great success of this Government and of our PrimeMinister.

This National Executive appeals to all the StateGovernments to work as Team India under theleadership of our Prime Minister in implementingpro-poor policies of the Central Government moreeffectively. We appeal to everyone who constantlythinks about the development and prosperity ofour Country, and particularly, the BJP karykartasand supports, to take these achievements of ourGovernment to each and every household of thecountry and make people aware of the achieve-ments of this Government. We also request all togive their feedback and new ideas of work to theGovernment to help it taking the Country newheights of prosperity and development.

increased economic activity at different levels resulting in improved confidence of not onlyinvestors but also the common man. Besides, India is making a powerful impression at theinternational level. The Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi is successfully leading the nationtowards the vision of a prosperous and powerful India, with utmost commitment and enor-mous hard work. BJP along with the people of India are fully determined to assist the PrimeMinister and his government in realizing the vision.

The National Executive expresses the confidence, that the efforts of Central Governmentunder the leadership of the Shri Narendra Modi, the economy will continue to growth andwith the social equality and economic empowerment there will be a transformation in thelives of the poor.

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Mr. Speaker,Mr. Vice President,Distinguished Members of the U.S.

CongressLadies and Gentlemen.I am deeply honoured by the invitation to

address this Joint Meeting of the U.S.Congress. Thank you, Mr. Speaker for openingthe doors of this magnificent Capitol. Thistemple of democracy has encouraged andempowered other democracies the worldover. It manifests the spirit of this great nation,which in Abraham Lincoln’s words, “wasconceived in liberty and dedicated to theproposition that all men are created equal.”In granting me this opportunity, you havehonoured the world’s largest democracy andits 1.25 billion people. As a representative of

world’s largest democracy, it is indeed aprivilege to speak to the leaders of its oldest.

Mr. Speaker,Two days ago, I began my visit by going

to the Arlington National Cemetery -the finalresting place of many brave soldiers of thisgreat land. I honoured their courage andsacrifice for the ideals of freedom anddemocracy. It was also the seventy-secondAnniversary of the D-Day. On that day,thousands from this great country fought toprotect the torch of liberty on the remoteshores of a land that they did not know. Theysacrificed their lives so that the world lives infreedom. I applaud …India applauds, the greatsacrifices of the men and women from ‘TheLand of the Free and the Home of the Brave’in service of mankind. India knows what this

PM Narendra Modi’s address to the Joint Session of U.S. Congress

There is a new symphony in play : PM

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed a joint meeting of the US Congress inWashington, DC on 08 June, 2016. PM was invited to Capitol Hill by House of RepresentativesSpeaker Paul Ryan. Shri Modi spoke on issues ranging from climate change to terrorism,defence and security cooperation to trade and economic relationship. We are publishing fulltext of the speech for our readers.


means because our soldiers too have fallen indistant battlefields for the same ideals. Thatis why the threads of freedom and liberty forma strong bond between our two democracies.

Mr. Speaker,Our nations may have been shaped by

differing histories, cultures, and faiths. Yet,our belief in democracy for our nations andliberty for our countrymen is common. Theidea that all citizens are created equal is acentral pillar of the American constitution. Ourfounding fathers too shared the same beliefand sought individual liberty for every citizenof India. There were many who doubted Indiawhen, as a newly independent nation, wereposed our faith in democracy. Indeed,wagers were made on our failure. But, thepeople of India did not waver.

Our founders created a modern nationwith freedom, democracy, and equality as theessence of its soul. And, in doing so, theyensured that we continued to celebrate our ageold diversity. Today, across its streets andinstitutions, in its villages and cities, anchoredin equal respect for all faiths; and in the melodyof hundreds of its languages and dialects.India lives as one; India grows as one; Indiacelebrates as one.

Mr. Speaker,Modern India is in its 70th year. For my

government, the Constitution is its real holybook. And, in that holy book, freedom of faith,speech and franchise, and equality of allcitizens, regardless of background, areenshrined as fundamental rights. 800 millionof my countrymen may exercise the freedomof franchise once every five years. But, all the1.25 billion of our citizens have freedom fromfear, a freedom they exercise every momentof their lives.

Distinguished Members,Engagement between our democracies has

been visible in the manner in which ourthinkers impacted one another, and shaped thecourse of our societies. Thoreau’s idea of civildisobedience influenced our politicalthoughts. And, similarly the call by the greatsage of India Swami Vivekananda to embrace

humanity was most famously delivered inChicago. Gandhi’s non-violence inspired theheroism of Martin Luther King. Today, a meredistance of 3 miles separates the Martin LutherKing memorial at Tidal Basin from the statueof Gandhi at Massachusetts Avenue. Thisproximity of their memorials in Washingtonmirrors the closeness of ideals and values theybelieved in. Thegenius of Dr.B.R. Ambedkarwas nurtured inthe years hespent at theC o l u m b i aUniversity acentury ago.The impact ofthe U.S.constitution onhim wasreflected in hisdrafting of theI n d i a nc o n s t i t u t i o nsome threedecades later.O u rindependencewas ignited bythe sameidealism thatfuelled yourstruggle forfreedom.

No wonderthen that former Prime Minister of India AtalBihari Vajpayee called India and the U.S.‘natural allies’. No wonder that the sharedideals and common philosophy of freedomshaped the bedrock of our ties. No wonderthen, that President Obama has called our tiesthe defining partnership of the 21st century.

Mr. Speaker,More than fifteen years ago, Prime Minister

of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee stood here andgave a call to step out of the ‘shadow ofhesitation’ of the past. The pages of our

Our nations may have beenshaped by differinghistories, cultures, andfaiths. Yet, our belief indemocracy for our nationsand liberty for ourcountrymen is common.The idea that all citizensare created equal is acentral pillar of theAmerican constitution. Ourfounding fathers tooshared the same belief andsought individual libertyfor every citizen of India.There were many whodoubted India when, as anewly independent nation,we reposed our faith indemocracy. Indeed, wagerswere made on our failure.But, the people of India didnot waver.


friendship since then tell a remarkable story.Today, our relationship has overcome thehesitations of history. Comfort, candour andconvergence define our conversations.Through the cycle of elections and transitionsof Administrations the intensity of ourengagements has only grown. And, in thisexciting journey, the U.S. Congress has actedas its compass.

You helpedus turn barriersinto bridges ofpartnership. Inthe fall of 2008,when theC o n g r e s spassed theIndia-U.S. CivilN u c l e a rC o o p e r a t i o nAgreement, itchanged thevery colours ofleaves of ourr e l a t i o n s h i p .We thank youfor being therewhen thep a r t n e r s h i pneeded you themost. You havealso stood by usin times ofsorrow. Indiawill neverforget thes o l i d a r i t yshown by theU.S. Congresswhen terroristsfrom across our

border attacked Mumbai in November of 2008.And for this, we are grateful.

Mr. Speaker,I am informed that the working of the U.S.

Congress is harmonious. I am also told thatyou are well-known for your bipartisanship.Well, you are not alone. Time and again, I have

also witnessed a similar spirit in the IndianParliament, especially in our Upper House. So,as you can see, we have many shared practices.

Mr. Speaker,As this country knows well, every journey

has its pioneers. Very early on, they shaped adevelopment partnership even when themeeting ground was more limited. The geniusof Norman Borlaug brought the GreenRevolution and food security to India. Theexcellence of the American Universitiesnurtured Institutes of Technology andManagement in India. And, I could go on. Fastforward to today. The embrace of ourpartnership extends to the entirety of humanendeavour-from the depths of the oceans tothe vastness of the space.

Our S&T collaboration continues to helpsus in cracking the age-old problems in thefields of public health, education, food, andagriculture. Ties of commerce and investmentare flourishing. We trade more with the U.S.than with any other nation. And, the flow ofgoods, services and capital between usgenerates jobs in both our societies. As intrade, so in defence.

India exercises with the United States morethan we do with any other partner. Defencepurchases have moved from almost zero to tenbillion dollars in less than a decade. Ourcooperation also secures our cities and citizensfrom terrorists, and protects our criticalinfrastructure from cyber threats. CivilNuclear Cooperation, as I told PresidentObama yesterday, is a reality.

Mr. Speaker,Our people to people links are strong; and

there is close cultural connect between oursocieties. SIRI tells us that India’s ancientheritage of Yoga has over 30 millionpractitioners in the U.S.. It is estimated thatmore Americans bend for yoga than to throwa curve ball. And, no Mr. Speaker, we havenot yet claimed intellectual property right onYoga. Connecting our two nations is also aunique and dynamic bridge of three millionIndian Americans. Today, they are amongyour best CEOs; academics; astronauts;

Our people to people linksare strong; and there is closecultural connect between oursocieties. SIRI tells us thatIndia’s ancient heritage ofYoga has over 30 millionpractitioners in the U.S.. Itis estimated that moreAmericans bend for yogathan to throw a curve ball.And, no Mr. Speaker, wehave not yet claimedintellectual property right onYoga. Connecting our twonations is also a unique anddynamic bridge of threemillion Indian Americans.Today, they are among yourbest CEOs; academics;astronauts; scientists;economists; doctors; evenspelling bee champions.They are your strength. Theyare also the pride of India.They symbolize the best ofboth our societies.


scientists; economists; doctors; even spellingbee champions. They are your strength. Theyare also the pride of India. They symbolizethe best of both our societies.

Mr. Speaker,My understanding of your great country

began long before I entered public office.Long before assuming office, I travelled coastto coast, covering more than 25 States ofAmerica. I realized then that the real strengthof the U.S. was in the dreams of its peopleand the boldness of their ambitions. Today,Mr. Speaker, a similar spirit animates India.Our 800 million youth, especially, areparticularly impatient.

India is undergoing a profound social andeconomic change. A billion of its citizens arealready politically empowered. My dream isto economically empower them through manysocial and economic transformations. And, doso by 2022, the seventy-fifth anniversary ofIndia’s independence. My to-do list is long andambitious. But you will understand. It includes:• A vibrant rural economy with robust farm

sector;• A roof over each head and electricity to

all households;• To skill millions of our youth;• Build 100 smart cities;• Have a broad band for a billion, and

connect our villages to the digital world;• And create a twenty-first century rail, road

and port infrastructure.These are not just aspirations; they are

goals to be reached in a finite time-frame. And,to be achieved with a light carbon foot print,with greater emphasis on renewables.

Mr. Speaker,In every sector of India’s forward march,

I see the U.S. as an indispensable partner.Many of you also believe that a stronger andprosperous India is in America’s strategicinterest. Let us work together to convertshared ideals into practical cooperation. Therecan be no doubt that in advancing thisrelationship, both nations stand to gain in greatmeasure.As the U.S. businesses search for newareas of economic growth, markets for their

goods, a pool of skilled resources, and globallocations to produce and manufacture, Indiacould be their ideal partner. India’s strongeconomy, and growth rate of 7.6% per annum,is creating new opportunities for our mutualprosperity. Transformative Americantechnologies in India and growing investmentby Indian companies in the United States bothhave a positive impact on the lives of ourcitizens. Today, for their global research andd e v e l o p m e n tcentres, India isthe destination ofchoice for the U.S.c o m p a n i e s .Looking eastwardfrom India, acrossthe Pacific, thei n n o v a t i o nstrength of ourtwo countriescomes together inCalifornia. Here,the innovativegenius of Americaand India’si n t e l l e c t u a lcreativity areworking to shapenew industries ofthe future.

Mr. Speaker,The 21st

century hasbrought with itgreat opportunities. But, it also comes with itsown set of challenges. Inter-dependence isincreasing. But, while some parts of the worldare islands of growing economic prosperity;other are mired in conflicts. In Asia, theabsence of an agreed security architecturecreates uncertainty. Threats of terror areexpanding, and new challenges are emergingin cyber and outer-space. And, globalinstitutions conceived in 20th century, seemunable to cope with new challenges or take onnew responsibilities. In this world full ofmultiple transitions and economic

My to-do list is long andambitious. But you willunderstand. It includes:• A vibrant rural

economy with robustfarm sector;

• A roof over each headand electricity to allhouseholds;

• To skill millions ofour youth;

• Build 100 smart cities;• Have a broad band for

a billion, and connectour villages to thedigital world;

• And create a twenty-first century rail, roadand portinfrastructure.


opportunities; growing uncertainties andpolitical complexities; existing threats and newchallenges; our engagement can make adifference by promoting:• Cooperation not dominance;• Connectivity not isolation;• Respect for Global Commons;• inclusive not exclusive mechanisms; and

above all• adherence to international rules and

norms.India is already

assuming herresponsibilities in securingthe Indian Ocean region. Astrong India-U.S.partnership can anchorpeace, prosperity andstability from Asia to Africaand from Indian Ocean tothe Pacific. It can also helpensure security of the sealanes of commerce andfreedom of navigation onseas. But, the effectivenessof our cooperation wouldincrease if internationalinstitutions framed with themindset of the 20th centurywere to reflect the realitiesof today.

Mr. Speaker,Before arriving in

Washington D.C., I hadvisited Herat in Western Afghanistan toinaugurate Afghan-India Friendship Dam, a 42MW hydro-electric project built with Indianassistance. I was also there on the Christmasday last year to dedicate to that proud nationits Parliament, a testimony to our democraticties. Afghans naturally recognize that thesacrifices of American have helped create abetter life. But, your contribution in keepingthe region safe and secure is deeplyappreciated even beyond. India too has madean enormous contribution and sacrifices tosupport our friendship with Afghan people.A commitment to rebuild a peaceful, and stable

and prosperous Afghanistan our sharedobjective.

Yet, Distinguished Members, not just inAfghanistan, but elsewhere in South Asia, andglobally, terrorism remains the biggest threat.In the territory stretching from West of India’sborder to Africa, it may go by different names,from Laskhar-e-Taiba, to Taliban to ISIS. But,it’s philosophy is common: of hate, murder andviolence. Although it’s shadow is spreading

across the world, it isincubated in India’sneighbourhood. I commendthe members of the U.S.Congress for sending aclear message to those whopreach and practiceterrorism for political gains.Refusing to reward them isthe first step towardsholding them accountablefor their actions. The fightagainst terrorism has to befought at many levels. And,the traditional tools ofmilitary, intelligence ordiplomacy alone would notbe able to win this fight.

Mr. Speaker,We have both lost

civilians and soldiers incombating it. The need ofthe hour is for us to deepenour security cooperation.

And, base it on a policy:• that isolates those who harbour, support

and sponsor terrorists;• that does not distinguish between “good”

and “bad” terrorists; and that delinksreligion from terrorism.Also, for us to succeed, those who believe

in humanity must come together to fight for itas one, and speak against this menace in onevoice. Terrorism must be delegitimized.

Mr. Speaker,The benefits of our partnership extend not

just to the nations and regions that need itmost. On our own, and by combining our

In this world full of multipletransitions and economicopportunities; growinguncertainties and politicalcomplexities; existing threatsand new challenges; ourengagement can make adifference by promoting:• Cooperation not

dominance;• Connectivity not isolation;• Respect for Global

Commons;• inclusive not exclusive

mechanisms; and aboveall

• adherence to internationalrules and norms.


capacities, we are also responding to otherglobal challenges including when disasterstrikes and where humanitarian relief isneeded. Far from our shores, we evacuatedthousands from Yemen, Indians, Americansand others. Nearer home, we were the firstresponders during Nepal’s earthquake, in theMaldives water crisis and most recently duringlandslide in Sri Lanka. Weare also one of the largestcontributors of troops toUN Peace KeepingOperations. Often, India andthe U.S. have combined theirstrengths in science,technology and innovationto help fight hunger,poverty, diseases andilliteracy in different parts ofthe world. The success ofour partnership is alsoopening up newopportunities for learning,security and developmentfrom Asia to Africa. And,the protection ofenvironment and caring forthe planet is central to ourshared vision of a just world.

For us in India, to live inharmony with mother earthis part of our ancient belief.And, to take from natureonly what is most essentialis part of our civilizationalethos. Our partnership,therefore, aims to balance responsibilities withcapabilities.

And, it also focuses on new ways toincrease the availability and use of renewableenergy. A strong U.S. support for our initiativeto form an International Solar Alliance is onesuch effort. We are working together not justfor a better future for ourselves, but for thewhole world.

This has also been the goal of our effortsin G-20, East Asia Summit and Climate Changesummits. Mr. Speaker and Distinguished

Members As we deepen our partnership, therewould be times when we would have differingperspectives. But, since our interests andconcerns converge, the autonomy in decisionmaking and diversity in our perspectives canonly add value to our partnership. So, as weembark on a new journey, and seek new goals,let us focus not just on matters routine but

transformational ideas.Ideas which can focus:• Not just on creatingwealth but also creatingvalue for our societies;• Not just on immediategains but also long termbenefits;• Not just on sharing bestpractices but also shapingpartnerships; and• Not just on building abright future for ourpeoples, but in being abridge to a more united,humane and prosperousworld.

And, important forthe success of this journeywould be a need to viewit with new eyes and newsensitivities. When we dothis, we will realise the fullpromise of thise x t r a o r d i n a r yrelationship.

Mr. Speaker,My final thoughts and

words would reiterate that our relationshipis primed for a momentous future. Theconstraints of the past are behind us andfoundations of the future are firmly in place.In the lines of Walt Whitman, “The Orchestrahave sufficiently tuned their instruments, thebaton has given the signal.” And to that, if Imight add, there is a new symphony in play.

Thank you Mr. Speaker andDistinguished members for this honour.

Thank you very much.

So, as we embark on a newjourney, and seek new goals,let us focus not just on mattersroutine but transformationalideas. Ideas which can focus:• Not just on creating wealth

but also creating value forour societies;

• Not just on immediategains but also long termbenefits;

• Not just on sharing bestpractices but also shapingpartnerships; and

• Not just on building abright future for ourpeoples, but in being abridge to a more united,humane and prosperousworld.

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