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BJP Manifesto 2014 released‘Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat’....................................................... 7

RalliesNuapada, Balangir and Rourkela, Odisha................................. 11Rally at Vaishali in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh......................... 12Kurukshetra and Gurgaon, Haryana.......................................... 13Nawada and Buxar, Bihar............................................................. 14Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.................................................................. 15Bharat Vijay rally in Koderma, Gumla and Chatra, Jharkhand 16Gumla, Jharkhand........................................................................... 17Rally in Delhi.................................................................................. 18Amravati, Akola and Nanded , Maharashtra........................... 18

ArticlesPeople’s Choice, not a dynasty’s nominee

By Balbir Punj...................................................................... 23Modi and Muslims : Veto versus Vote

By Kanchan Gupta................................................................ 28

Golden words from Aadhyatma................................................ 30

AmbedkarJayanti

14 April 2014

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O Arjuna, established in the science of yoga in actions, perform your activities givingup attachment and become equipoised in both success and failure. This equanimityin known as the science of uniting the individual consciousness with the UltimateConsciousness —(Bhagavadgita : Ch.-II, 48)

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“BJP alliance with TeluguDesam Party is definitelycapable of sending a largecontingent of members to theLok Sabha in support of theNDA.” -Arun Jaitley

Baisakhi : 14th April, 2014

“NDA is going to people withassurance of providing aprogress oriented & stablegoverment to fulfill dreamsof our youth.”

-Narendra Modi

Vaisakhi also known as Baisakhi, Vaishakhi, orVasakhi is a festival celebrated across the northernIndian subcontinent, especially in the Punjab regionby the Sikh community. More recently, this festivalis also celebrated around the world by Sikhdiaspora. For the Sikh community this festivalcommemorates the establishment of the Khalsa. Itis also celebrated by Hindus and Buddhists fordifferent reasons including the start of a new year.People in the Punjab Region regard Vaisakhi as aharvest festival.

The festival bears a great significance for theSikhs due of the fact that on the Vaisakhi Day in theyear 1699, the 10th Guru of the Sikhs, Guru GobindSingh laid down the foundation of the Panth Khalsa,that is the Order of the ‘Pure Ones’. This day is alsoobserved as the thanks giving day by the farmerswhereby the farmers pay their tribute, thanking God for the abundant harvest and also praying for thefuture prosperity.

For Hindus, it is the start of the New Year, and is celebrated with requisite bathing, partying, andworshipping. It’s believed that thousands of years ago, Goddess Ganga descended to earth and in herhonour, many Hindus gather along the sacred Ganges River for ritual baths. The action is centered in theholy cities along the Ganges in north India, or in Srinagar’s Mughal Gardens, Jammu’s Nagbani Temples–or anywhere in Tamil Nadu. Hindus plant poles (wrapped in flags of gold-embroidered silk) in front of theirhomes, and hang pots of brass, copper or silver on top.

In Kerala, the festival is called ‘Vishu’. It includes fireworks, shopping for new clothes and interestingdisplays called ‘Vishu Kani’. These are arrangements of flowers, grains, fruits, cloth, gold, and money areviewed early in the morning, to ensure a year of prosperity. In Assam, the festival is called Bohag Bihu,and the community organizes massive feasts, music, and dancing. Swami Dayanand Saraswati foundedthe Arya Samaj on Vaisakhi, in 1875.

Apart from the Sikhs and Hindus, Vaisakhi is an important day for the Buddhists as well and the nameis Vesakha, Vaisakha, Vesak or Wesak. It commemorates the Birth, the Awakening and the EnlightenedPassing Away of Buddha Gautama who was born as prince Siddharta.

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“No chief minister in thecountry has been as houndedin the past as much as Modi,and that his sheen hasincreased with every attack.”

-Rajnath Singh

Kamal Sandesh April 16-30, 2014 5

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.Elections this time appear unique in at least one aspect – the results are known

even before a single vote is cast. No one is disputing the fact that Shri NarendraBhai Modi is going to be the next Prime Minister of the country and BJP led NDA

is going to form the next government. The campaign for’Abki bar - Modi sarkar’ isgaining momentum with every passing day, it is BJP and NDA all the way. People arefull of enthusiasm and election fervor is in full swing. From urban cities to remote areasin the country, everywhere people are expressing their support to Shri Narendra Modiand BJP. As people are responding overwhelmingly to Shri Modi’s call for ‘Congressmukta Bharat’, Congress is preparing itself to face the imminent rout.

Shri Narendra Modi becoming next Prime Minister of the country is only a matterof time. It is getting reflected in the mood of the country. Almost all the opinion pollsconducted so far after the election process started have been unanimous in acceptingthat BJP led NDA is well ahead of others. India Today- C Voter opinion poll which hadearlier projected 212 seats for NDA in a survey conducted between Dec 2013 to Jan 2014has now projected in an opinion poll conducted under Times Now-India TV-C Voter227 seats for NDA. ABP News-Nielsen has predicted 236 seats for NDA in its opinionpoll in Feb 2014. CNN-IBN-Lokniti-CSDS had earlier projected between 212-232 seatsfor NDA in Feb 2014 has now revised itself while predicting between 234-246 seats forNDA in March 2014. Similarly NDTV-Hansa Research which had earlier projected 232seats for NDA is now predicting 259 seats in its March 2014 opinion poll. All theseopinion polls are also predicting a vote share of 31-36% for NDA. It has to be noted thatwhile the results of these opinion polls are coming in, NDA is on expansion modewinning allies and friends across political spectrum and in every nook and corner ofthe country. While this editorial is being written, the news of Telugu Desam Partybecoming part of NDA is grabbing the national headlines. All these opinion polls wereconducted before TDP becoming part of NDA, now the new polls will further boost theprospects of NDA.

While NDA is gaining ground with each passing day, Congress led UPA is ondownslide, hopelessly sinking as never before. Times Now-India TV-C Voter hasprojected 101 for UPA and 89 for Congress in its opinion poll conducted between Jan-Feb 2014.ABP News –Neilsen has predicted 92 seats for UPA in its Feb 2014 polls.NDTV –Hansa has given 123 seats in its March 2014 polls while CNN-IBN-Lokniti-CSDS has predicted 111-123 seats for UPA in its March 2014 polls. In all probabilityCongress will not be able to reach a 100 figure and it will be a never before rout forCongress, a complete decimation.

Opinion polls are unanimous in accepting the fact that NDA is moving towardsa huge win in the elections 2014. As soon as elections were declared and differentpolitical parties announced their candidates the mood in the country became upbeatas people were eagerly waiting for change. The mood got reflected in the opinion pollsas all the pollsters started giving higher number of seats to UPA while revising theirearlier estimates. The misgovernance, corruption, price rise, unemployment, policyparalysis, weak leadership, crisis after crisis in governance, loot after loot of public fund– everything is fresh in people’s mind, they have not forgotten these. Congress whichbelieved in the dictum that ‘public memory is short’ will have to pay price for itsmisdeeds now, it is now a sinking ship. People are now remembering the days of NDA,

‘Mission 272+’ within reach,time to aim for 300+ !


the days of fastdevelopment, nationbuilding projects, stableprices, a regime free ofscam and corruption andnow new hope in theleadership of ShriNarendra Modi. ShriNarendra Modi and histrack record in governanceand development, hispolitical will anddetermination, hisleadership qualities, andhis dream for a developed,prosperous and strongIndia has captured theimagination of the nation.

As the pollsters arerevising their predictionsin NDA favour, the‘Mission 272+’ seemswithin reach. There is nodoubt that NDA is poisedto cross 272 seats. Theenthusiasm of people whowant to come out of adecade of hopelessnessand despair and lookingfor change are giving theirmassive support to ShriNarendra Modi and BJP.The people’s support isvisible in the wave and ithas been rightly observedthat it is going to betransformed into atsunami. The increasingsupport which is cuttingacross caste, community,religion, sex and region isa lesson for those who seekto divide society on theselines for their politicalgains. The massivesupport which ShriNarendra Modi isreceiving across thecountry calls for revisingthe NDA’s target. It is timeto aim for 300+!

BJP releases ‘chargesheet’against UPA government

BJP on April 4 released a‘Chargesheet’ against theUPA government. The

‘chargesheet’, BJP claimedhighlighted Congress’ failureduring its rule. Releasing thedocument, Deputy leader inOpposition in Rajya Sabha ShriRavi Shankar Prasad said, “UPAgovernment is a failure on all fronts.” “Sonia Gandhi & Rahul Gandhi areequally guilty of all the ills in India along with Dr. Manmohan Singh,”ShriRavi Shankar Prasad alleged. The document included charges likedisrespecting PM’s chair, destruction of economy and endless scams.“Congress was never ready to probe any scam. If it weren’t for opposition,court, media they wouldn’t have investigated,” Shri Prasad said. Thedocument also accuses UPA of compromising on issues of national security;neglect of development of North East; corruption in healthcare; underminingCAG, CVC, CBI and failure to fulfil 2009 promises. “For the last so manyyears the PM has been an MP from North-east, yet there is no developmentthere, why?” Prasad asked. Prasad went on to blame Congress for‘communalising’ fight against terror. “UPA communalized fight againstterror and devalued security agencies,” he said. Prasad also raked theissue of foreign policy saying, “Indo-American relationship is at an all timelow.” Throughout its election campaigning, BJP criticized UPA governmentfor the dismal economic situation of India. Prime Minister ManmohanSingh and Finance Minister P Chidambaram have been slammed by BJPfor ‘destructive’ economic policy.

While releasing the ‘chargesheet’ against UPA Shri M.A. Naqvi, ShriRavi Shankar Prasad, Shri J.P. Nadda, Shri P. Muralidhar Rao, Smt. NirmalaSitharaman and Smt. Aarti Mehra were present.

Rajnath Singh appointed MJ Akbaras BJP National Spokesperson

BJP National President Shri Rajnath Singh appointed renowned journalistand author Shri M.J. Akbar as BJP National Spokesperson. Rajnath Singh alsoappointed Shri Arun Singh as in charge of the party’s affairs in Odisha whereassembly elections are also being held along with Lok Sabha elections. ShriAkbar recently joined the BJP. He said Narendra Modi is a leader who canoffer a vision for India’s future and hence backed him. He also said in arecent interview that the conditions of the Muslims have developed underModi’s administration and that the leader had to undergo a lot of scrutinybecause of the riots while there are leaders like Mulayam Singh Yadav andTarun Gogoi who never had to face any such experience despite their statesfacing serious riots.


The Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) released itsmanifesto on April 7 for

the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.BJP National President ShriRajnath Singh, BJP PrimeMinsterial candidateShri Narendra Modi,BJP ParliamentaryParty Chairman ShriLK Advani, Leader ofOpposition in LokSabha Smt. SushmaSwaraj, senior leaderand Chairman of theManifesto CommitteeDr. Murli ManoharJoshi, Deputy Leaderin Rajya Sabha ShriRavishankar Prasad,BJP National GeneralS e c r e t a r y(Organisation) ShriRamlal, BJP NationalGeneral SecretariesShri ThawarchandGehlot and Shri JPNadda released ofthe manifesto in thepresence of partyf u n c t i o n a r i e s ,karyakartas, mediaand supporters inDelhi. In the 52-pagemanifesto BJP hasemphasized onthe main slogansof “Ek Bharat, ShreshthaBharat” (One India, best India)and “Sabka Saath, SabkaVikaas”.

Senior BJP leader Dr. MurliManohar Joshi, who headed theBJP manifesto committee, toldreporters that the focus is on five

Ts in the party’s manifesto -Talent, Tourism, Trade,Tradition and technology.”Ourcountry has moved backwardsin the last 10 years. The BJPmanifesto focuses on things that

will help the country bounceback,” Dr. Joshi said.

Terming the period of UPA Iand II as “the decade of decay”,the manifesto said India had a“free fall” on all fronts, includinggovernance, economy,diplomacy, foreign policy, bordersafety, etc.At the same time,

corruption, scams and crimeagainst women have beenreached “unacceptable” level.There has been a gross misuse ofgovernment and institutions.There has also been erosion of

authority of the officeof prime minister. Itfurther states, “Thegovernment ditheredby each passing daycasting gloom anddoom on the countrythat was once underthe NDA regimecalled the emergingsuperpower. Criticaland urgentchallenges facing thenation have been leftunaddressed”. Someof the importantpoints are givenbelow:

Under thechapter “Reform theSystem”, the BJPmanifesto promisedgood governance,which will bet r a n s p a r e n t ,effective, involvingand encouragingand include reformsof administration,

judiciary, police and election.Corruption, the manifesto,

said is a manifestation of poorgovernance. “Moreover, it reflectsthe bad intentions of those sittingin power. All pervasivecorruption under the Congress-led UPA has become a nationalcrisis. “We will establish a

BJP commits itself to build a modern, prosperous,and vibrant India- ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’

BJP Manifesto 2014 released

From Our Correspondent


system which will eliminate thescope of corruption throughpublic awareness, technologyenabled e-governance, systembased policy-driven governance,rationalisation andsimplification of the tax regimeand simplification of the processand procedures at all levels,” themanifesto said.

Referring to the black moneyissue, the BJP document said itsgovernment will initiateprocess of tracking downand bringing back theblack moneystashed in foreignbanks ando f f s h o r eaccounts. “Wewill set up atask force forthis purposeand torecommendamendmentsto existinglaws or enactnew laws. Theprocess ofbringing backblackmoney toIndia will be put inmotion on priority. Wewill also proactivelyengage with foreigngovernments to facilitateinformation sharing onblackmoney.”

Giving high priority torevival of growth and jobcreation, the party promised tocontain inflation, pursue taxreforms and promote foreigninvestments but said barringForeign Direct Investment (FDI)in multi-brand retail, the partywas not opposed to the FDI as itwill create employment.

“We need to create India as

a brand because if Indiainnovates, India leads,” Dr. Joshisaid.

The manifesto accused theCongress-led UPA governmentof unleashing “tax terrorism anduncertainty” and engendering10 years of jobless growth.

It promised to set up a pricestabilisation fund to checkinflation,

e n s u r e f i s c a ldiscipline and pursue bankingsector reforms to deal with theproblem of rising bad loans.

“The country has beendragged through 10 years ofjobless growth by the Congress-led UPA Government. Under thebroader economic revival, BJPwill accord high priority to jobcreation and opportunities forentrepreneurship,” it said while

unveiling the road map for thefuture.

With regard to theagriculture sector, the manifestopromises to create a single‘National Agriculture Market’and increase public investmentin the farm sector.

Referring to taxation, it said,“the UPA government hasunleashed ‘Tax terrorism’ and‘uncertainty’, which not only

creates anxiety amongst thebusiness class and

negatively impacts theinvestment climate,

but also dents theimage of the

country.”Promising

tax reforms,BJP said itstax policyr o a d m a pi n c l u d efocus on an o n -adversarial

a n dconducive tax

e n v i r o n m e n t ,overhaul of the

dispute resolutionm e c h a n i s m s ,

bringing on board allstate governments in

adopting GST (Goods andServices Tax) and provision fortax incentives to promoteinvestment.

Dealing with “Decision andPolicy Paralysis”, the manifestosaid the country has suffered adecade of maladministrationand scams in addition todecision and policy paralysis,thus bringing growth anddevelopment to a grinding haltleading to a governance deficit.

“This situation will be

Highlights :Highlights :Highlights :Highlights :Highlights : The party reiterates its stand

to explore all possibilities within theframework of Constitution to facilitate

construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Reiterating its stand on Article 370 and discussing

with all stakeholders for abrogation of the Article. Ensuring minimisation of black money and setting up

of a task force for this purpose.Putting in place strict measures and special courts to

stop hoarding and black marketing. Setting up a Price Stabilisation Fund. Unbundling FCI operations into procurement, storage

and distribution for greater efficiency. Evolving a single National Agriculture Market.

Promoting and support area specific crops andvegetables linked to food habits of the people. Developing high impact domains like labourintensive manufacturing, tourism, and

strengthening traditional employmentbases of agriculture and allied

industry.


changed and the engine ofgovernment will be ignited againwith strong will power andcommitment to public interest.We will also encourage thebureaucracy to take rightdecisions and contribute theirmight in building a modernIndia,” it said.

The BJP said the biggestchallenge that India facedtoday was to restore thecredibility of and trust inthe Union government.

“In recent years,the Uniongovernment has lostevery semblanceof credibility. Itsi n t e n t i o n s ,integrity andinitiativesare allquestionable.T h eC o n g r e s sparty has notonly lowered thedignity of thegovernment butalso the dignity ofIndia.

“The BJP will workfor restoring the trust andcredibility of thegovernment. We will alsoensure that the chain ofresponsibility andaccountability is built in thesystem,” it said.

On price rise, the manifestosaid the runaway food inflationhas crippled household budgetsand contributed to overallinflationary trend.

“However, the Congress-ledUPA government has remainedinsensitive and indifferent to theplight of the people tying itselfinto knots with short term

misdirected steps,” it said.BJP will strategically

develop high-impact domainslike labour-intensivemanufacturing and tourism. Itwill also strengthen thetraditional employment basis ofagriculture and allied industriesand retail throughmodernisation as well as

stronger credit and marketlinkages.

Propounding a “TeamIndia” concept, the BJP said thegenuine grievances of every statewill be addressed in acomprehensive manner and itwill place Centre-State relationson an even keel through theprocess of consultation.

“Team India will not belimited to the Prime Minister-ledTeam sitting in Delhi but willalso include chief ministers and

other functionaries as equalpartners,” it said.

The party pledged to ensurefiscal autonomy of states whileurging financial discipline. Itwill create regional councils ofstates with common problemsand concerns with a view toseeking solutions that areapplicable across a group ofstates.

It promised to encouragecooperation among states on

security-related issues,inter-state disputes and

removing inter-regionaleconomic disparities

and promotingtourism.

“ T h em o r i b u n d

forums likeN a t i o n a lDevelopment

Council andI n t e r - S t a t e

Council will berevived and made

into active bodies,”the manifesto said

and promised toinvolve state

governments in thepromotion of foreign trade

and commerce.In the field of foreign

policy, the BJP promised topursue friendly relations withneighbours but said “whererequired we will not hesitatefrom taking strong stand andsteps”.

India’s nuclear doctrine willbe studied in detail and will berevised and updated to make itrelevant to challenges of currenttimes, Dr. Joshi said.

Dr. Joshi said BJP in itsmanifesto promises a uniformcivil code for gender equality in

Highlights : Harnessing opportunities

provided by the upgradation ofinfrastructure and housing. Encouraging and empowering youth for

self employment and transforming employmentexchanges into career centres.Eliminating corruption through public awareness,

e-governance, rationalisation and simplification of taxregime.Harmonising Centre-state relations by evolving model ofnational development driven by the states.

Setting up a Team India initiative which will includethe PM and CMs as equal partners. Ensure fiscal autonomy of states and creationof regional councils of states of common

problems and concerns.National Development Council and

Inter-state Council will be revivedand made into active body.


the country.The BJP, in its manifesto,

also assured effectiveimplementation of UPA’s petprojects - food security schemeand right to education.

Regarding the northeast, theparty has promised “there willbe special emphasis on massiveinfrastructure development,especially along the Line ofActual Control in ArunachalPradesh and Sikkim”.

The party poll documentsaid it will take urgent steps forthe safety of the migrant workersand communities from thenortheast and other states.

It will also help statesmobilise resources throughinvestments in industry,agriculture and infrastructure,”the manifesto said.

It also promised a nationalhealth insurance mission foraccessible, affordable andeffective health care for all in itspoll document.

Involving state governments in promotion of foreign trade andcommerce.Greater decentralisation through smaller states.Special emphasis on improving connectivity in Northeast region.Massive infrastructure development in NE region.Complete all pending fencing work along the India-Bangladeshand India-Myanmar border.Dealing with insurgency with a firm hand.BJP to draft a Uniform Civil Code drawing upon the best traditionsand harmonising them with the modern times.Foreign policy will be guided through pragmatism and doctrinesof mutually beneficial and interlocking relationships.Launching a massive Clean Rivers Programme with people’sparticipation.Pursuing friendly relations with neighbours and at the sametime not hesitate from taking strong stand when required.Reviving the anti-terror mechanism which has been dismantledby the Congress and putting in place swift and fair trial of terror-related cases.

Insulate intelligence agencies from political intervention andinterference.Strengthening DRDO and encourage private sector participationincluding FDI in selected defence industries.Strengthening physical infrastructure with expediting work onfreight and industrial corridors.Setting up of gas grids and national optical fibre network upto thevillage level.Launching of diamond quadrilateral project of high-speed railnetwork (Bullet trains).Setting up of agri rail network catering to needs of perishable farmproducts.Launching of 50 new tourist circuits for the development of tourism.Universalisation of secondary school education and skilldevelopment and establishment of national e-library.Implementation of national education policy.UGC to be restructuredand transformed into higher education commission.Ensuring urgent steps for safety of migrant workers andcommunities from Northeast and other states. Pursuing an agenda of equal and rapid development of all threeregions of Jammu and Kashmir – Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh.Return of Kashmiri Pandits to the land of their ancestors with fulldignity and security.Evolving further the PPP model into a People-Public-PrivatePartnership (PPPP).

Strengthening self-governance and empowering Panchayati Rajinstitutions with a devolution of functionaries and funds.

Consolidating Gram Sabha institutions, involving people, in policyformation.

Highlights : The BJP in its poll documentpromised house for all in thecountry. “We will roll out a massivelow cost housing programme toensure that by the time the nationcompletes 75 years of itsIndependence, every family willhave a pucca house of its own,”the manifesto said.

The party pledged to launch anational campaign for saving thegirl child and educating her called“Beti Bachao - Beti Padhao”.

It also said that if elected, a BJPgovernment will create an acidattack victims welfare fund to takecare of the medical costs related totreatment and cosmeticreconstructive surgeries of suchvictims.


Nuapada, Balangir and Rourkela, Odisha

People want to punish those who haveruined the nation : Narendra Modi

From Our Correspondentof the Congress, Shri Modi cited many instances oftheir misdeeds that had disrupted the social andcultural identity of India. The Congress’ hesitancyin addressing the serious issues of price rise,corruption, unemployment, poverty, safety andsecurity of farmers and women, was clearly putforth by Shri Modi when he spoke of how youthfrom Odisha had to go to other states for jobopportunities, despite the fact that the State hadrich mineral resources. The vast yet untappedpotential of port-led development and handicrafts-related prospects in Odisha was also stressed upon

Shri Modi, whofurther statedhow the State andC e n t r a lgovernment wereleast bothered oftapping thetourism andd e v e l o p m e n tprospects of theregion.

He also spokeof the insecurityunder whichwomen in thecountry wereliving, and statedhow Funds likethe NirbhayaFund created by

the Centre, lay unused. This, Shri Modi said, wasamong the many attempts of the Congress to foolthe Nation. Questioning Smt. Sonia Gandhi overthe recent National Crime records which had 7Congress-ruled states amongst the top 10 statesfiguring in the list of states with most atrocities onwomen, Shri Modi asked if this was the Centre’stake on women safety.

Former BJP president Shri Jual Oram, seniorleaders Shri Dilip Ray, Shri Dhiren Senapati, ShriKishen Sahu and Shri Upendra Pradhan wereamong the senior BJP leaders present during therallies.

Addressing massive rallies at Nuapada,Balangir and Rourkela in Odisha, on 4April, Shri Narendra Modi condemned the

dynastic and destructive politics of the Congressand appealed to the people to give chance to a‘sevak’ to serve the country.

Emphasising how the 2014 Elections wereabout the people’s voice of bringing a change andpunishing those who have ruined the Nation, ShriModi affirmed of the Congress’ and BJD’s wipeout and said, “Naveen Babu has been in power foralmost 15 years. What has Odisha got? Naveen

Babu, your days in power are numbered. Shahzadeji, Madam Sonia ji, the direction of the wind isclear.”

Attacking the dynastic politics of the Congressand stating the destructive impact it has had onthe democratic fabric of the country, Shri Modispoke of how the Elections 2014 was about a fightbetween leaders with affluent political lineage onone hand and the son of a tea-seller who wishedto serve the country on the other. “This is ademocracy and dynasty is the biggest enemy of ademocracy,” affirmed Shri Modi.

Urging the people not to trust the false promises


Rally at Vaishali in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh

From ‘secularism’ Congress moved to open communalismeveryone is ours. Congress secularism is ‘divideand rule’, while we say unite, integrate and workfor the nation. For Congress secularism is religionfirst but for us it is India First. It is an article of faithfor us.”

Commenting on the powerlessness of theCentral government, which was evident in itsfeebleness at resisting assaults by foreign countries,Shri Modi called for the urgent need to form a

governmentthat is strongand stable.Reinforc ingthe impact ofU P ’ scontributionin forming then e x tGovernmentin Delhi, ShriModi urgedthem to votefor the BJP,and said, “UPis going tohave a big sayin forming then e x t

Government of India. We need maximum Lotusesfrom UP.”

He also addressed the concern of farmersuicides and stated that this worsening of theagricultural sector was a result of the Congress’negligence towards it. He spoke of how theCongress was keen on encouraging PinkRevolution by subsidizing the export of mutton,but was unkind to the pitiable condition of farmers.He also cited animal husbandry focused initiativesof Gujarat and the positive results they had reaped.

Remembering the momentous contribution ofField Marshal Sam Manekshaw towards theNation’s security, on his 100th birth anniversarytoday, Shri Modi conveyed his reverence for theField Marshal and expressed happiness that hecould campaign for retired Indian army officerShri V K Singh on this day.

A strong objection to the Congress’ attemptat communalizing Elections and a clearpicture citing their incompetence in

tackling national concerns were the highlights ofBJP PM Candidate Shri Narendra Modi’s speechduring his campaign rally on 3 April, 2014 atGhaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.

Shri Modi took strong objection to the CongressPresident Smt. Sonia Gandhi’s recent appeal to

Muslim leaders to ensure that their votes were notsplit, and stated that it was yet another attempt bythe Congress Party to communalize the Elections.Shri Modi said, “Congress is defeated, and so,now from ‘secularism’ they have moved to opencommunalism. What the Congress Presidentsaid…to seek votes on the basis of religion isagainst the laws of this nation. Suo motu actionmust be taken. You tell me is it proper to appeallike this on religious grounds? Don’t give emptyslogans and then divide brothers. Sadly this hasbeen the Congress tradition. Sonia ji has made themistake of trying to mislead and divide the nation.People will never forgive this kind of politics.”

Asserting that the Congress’ idea of secularismwas merely an election slogan which focused on‘divide and rule’, Shri Modi said, “For Congress,secularism is votebank politics while for us


Kurukshetra and Gurgaon, Haryana

Paisa Nahi, Pasina aur Pavitrata Jeetegiscams he has been linked to) would be one of thechowkidaars. “Is there any magician who doesn’thave a penny but in 3 months gets crores in hisbank? People here want to know as to who is theperson who sold farmer lands and made crores.What is your relation with him,” said Shri Modi.Adding on to the Congress’ corruptive practiseswas Shri Modi’s mention of how the Centre hadindulged in coal scams and thereby kept thecountry in utter darkness. “Those who did not

spare coal, canthey spare you,”asked Shri Modi.

A directattack on theC e n t r a lgovernment’si n d i f f e r e n c etowards theprogress of itspeople wasstated by ShriModi in hisreference to the‘ I n c r e d i b l eI n d i a ’advertisements,which hadmiserably failedto highlight thet o u r i s m

potential of regions like Kurukshetra. By notexploring this potential, Shri Modi said that thestate was lagging behind in providing employmentto scores.

Making a direct co-relation of Kurukshetra inHaryana and Dwarka in Gujarat, Shri Modi evokedthe divine theories of Lord Krishna andremembered the ideologies of Swami DayanandSaraswati, even as he spoke of how they hadcontributed to both the regions.

Shri Ram Bilas Sharma, Shri Manohar Lal,Captain Abhimanyu, Shri Ratan Lal Kataria, ShriRaj Kumar Saini and Shri Ashwini Kumar Choprawere among the senior BJP leaders present duringthe rallies.

In his rallies at Kurukshetra and Gurgaon inHaryana, on 3 April, Shri Modi affirmed of theCongress’ defeat and reinstated the

decisiveness of Elections 2014 by stating that thistime the elections were about the hard work andsweat of the people on one hand and the power ofmoney on the other.

Assuring that he will address the problems ofHaryana at the earliest when the BJP comes topower, Shri Modi recalled Shri Atal Bihari

Vajpayee’s initiative of linking rivers and spoke ofhow the project had seen no progress under theCongress rule. He cited how this lack offoresightedness on the part of the Haryanagovernment and the Centre, to provide with therequired infrastructure for agriculture, had resultedin major losses for the farmers. “I know Haryanavery well. I will not take any time to understandthe problems of Haryana, its people & farmers,”said Shri Modi.

Shri Modi retaliated to the Congress VicePresident’s statement on the Nation requiringcrores of ‘chowkidaars’ by questioning theCongress VP if his corrupted brother-in-law too(referring to Robert Vadra and the land dealing


Nawada and Buxar, Bihar

Need of the hour is to makeNeed of the hour is to makeNeed of the hour is to makeNeed of the hour is to makeNeed of the hour is to makeIndia Congress-freeIndia Congress-freeIndia Congress-freeIndia Congress-freeIndia Congress-free

but your Bihar Government did not allow thefarmers to come because of politics. In politics wemay have difference of thoughts and ideas butthere can’t be such enmity. However, when thearrogance is sky high, this happens.” Hehighlighted the farmers’ pitiable condition owing

to lack of water resources and regular powersupply, and spoke of how Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayeehad dreamt of linking the rivers but nothingprogressed on that front under the Congress rule.He assured that with the BJP coming to power in2014, things would speed up on this front.

Attacking the Congress for their incompetencein addressing national concerns of price rise,unemployment, poverty, return of black moneyfrom foreign shores, etc, Shri Modi stated that thetime had come to get rid of the Congress’ misrule.He assured the people that every penny of illegalmoney stashed in foreign banks would be broughtback after the BJP comes to power, and used for theprogress of the poor.

Disapproving the Congress’ propaganda, ShriModi questioned the Congress Vice President thatif the making of the country’s infrastructureblueprint took the Central government 60 years, itmost certainly would take atleast 600 years to putit into place.

Affirming that Bihar would lead the change

On 2 April, Shri Narendra Modi addressedsupporters at massive rallies in Nawadaand Buxar in Bihar, and affirmed of the

state’s firm decision to take the lead and ensure astrong and stable government in Delhi in the 2014Elections. “Ab Na Vaada, ab toh hona chahiyeIraada,” affirmed Shri Modi,as he called for the need tomake India Congress-free.

Recalling his associationwith Bihar, Shri Modi spoke ofhow he came from the‘Dwarika nagri’ which wasclosely linked to the Yadavcommunity. He condemnedthe misdoings that occurredduring Shri Lalu PrasadYadav’s rule and expressedshock at how the leadersbelonging to the Yadavcommunity in Bihar had tiedup with those engaged in cowslaughter. Shri Modi said, “The same Yaduvanshwho worships Shri Krishna and the Cow, theirleaders are with those who encourage killing ofanimals. I want to ask Mulayam ji & Lalu ji- yousupport those who encourage the pink revolution,a Gulabi Kranti.”

He further stated how the Centre was, insteadof promoting green revolution or white revolution,only engaged in ‘Pink revolution’ by givingsubsidies for cow slaughter. The Centralgovernment’s apathy towards farmers and theiragricultural produce, and their preference formutton exports instead, had ruined the culturaland social fabric of the country, said Shri Modi. Hestated, “The Centre is very proud that they aresetting records in exporting mutton. In Delhisubsidies for agriculture is not welcome but killingof animals invites subsidies.”

Shri Modi also criticized the Bihar CM’srefusal at sending farmers from Bihar to Gujaratfor felicitation at a recent event, and said, “Wewere honouring progressive farmers from all over


the Nation needs, Shri Modi urged the people tovote for the BJP in the 2014 elections and makeIndia Congress-free. Shri Modi also highlightedthe development focus of BJP’s candidate fromNawada – Shri Giriraj Singh – and urged thepeople to support him. Shri Modi also called forthe need to create an India that ensures a home toevery person, a home with all basic amenities, andensures the progress of every individual. He spokeof ensuring such an India by the year 2022 whenIndia would celebrate its 75th year of

the governance of Shri Santosh Gangwar ji, ShriModi said that today the region had bettered onthe development front, more than Rae Bareilly,which boasts of strong leaders as their MPs. ShriModi highlighted Bareily’s contribution to

Gujarat’s flourishing kite industry and said,“Without the Manjha of Bareilly, the kite of Gujaratcannot fly. Such is our bond. Our kite industry hasintegrated poorest of the poor. Most of the peopleinvolved in the industry belong to Muslimcommunity. We have taken Gujarat’s Kite Industryto Rs. 500 crore and this has helped the poorpeople.”

Empathizing with the sorry condition of

Independence. “If our villages are strong then ourcities will also gain strength. Our focus is to makevillages developed.

The facilities that are available in a city, theyshould also be available in the villages. Bless us sothat we can create an India where no one ishomeless,” said Shri Modi.

Shri Nand Kishore Yadav, Shri Giriraj Singh,Shri Ashawani Chaubey and Shri RK Singh wereamongst the senior leaders present during boththe rallies.

Bareilly, Uttar PradeshUttar PradeshUttar PradeshUttar PradeshUttar Pradesh

Send over 300 MPs for NDA so that we can provide astrong and stable govt for the people

Addressing a massive crowd in Bareilly(UP), on 1 April, Shri Narendra Modiaffirmed of ensuring a stable government

under the BJP and spoke of the imminentdestruction of SABKA -– SP, BSP and Congress.Disapproving of the Congress’ strategyof fooling the people all year round bymaking false promises and divisivestrategies, Shri Modi urged the people ofIndia to vote for the BJP and give achance to a ‘sevak’ to serve the country.

Shri Modi came down heavily uponthe lack of good governance witnessedunder the Congress rulesince 2004, andstated that the time had come for takingaction instead of merely doingpaperwork. He stated that this misrulewill only end when the reign of SABKA– SP, BSP and Congress – will end.“Sitting in AC rooms they make schemesto run the nation from Delhi but thingsremained the same. Governments needto hear common people,” stated ShriModi.

Unforgiving of the Congress’ incessant lies,Shri Modi spoke of how their Manifesto was yetanother ‘Dhokha Patra’, which repeated manyunfulfilled promises made by them in the pastdecade. He urged the people of Uttar Pradesh tovote for the BJP and give chance to a ‘sevak’ toserve the country.

Comparing how Bareily had developed under


farmers and soldiers in the country, Shri Modiexpressed shock at the Congress’ indifferencetowards incessant farmer suicides and terrorism-led killings of soldiers. This unsympatheticapproach of the Congress, Shri Modi said, hadcontradicted Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri ji’s mantraof ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’ and created a new mantraof ‘Mar Jawan, Mar Kisan’.He spoke of how thepoor only figured in the Congress’ votebanks, andwas addressed to during the Elections time.Confronting this insensitive approach of theCentral government, Shri Modi said thatunderstanding the poor and relating to their

out by Shri Modi when he spoke of how theproduce, grown by the tireless efforts of the farmers,lay rotting due to lack of initiatives by the Centreto ensure proper storage and distribution. Theuncaring Congress further worsened its doings bygiving away the grains to alcohol manufacturersat throw-away prices, even as lakhs of poor people

were left hungry.Citing how the Congress had failed to

tap into the potential of farm production inJharkhand, especially in areas like productionof Mica (abhrak), by promoting technologicaladvancements and value-addition, Shri Modisaid, “Natural resources kept getting looted.And the people are suffering due to that.When India’s development journey is decidedin AC rooms then there is no connect with thepoor of the nation.”

Shri Modi also focused on the need forinnovative strategies in agriculturalproduction and stated how Gujarat hadkeenly worked towards ensuring this for itsfarmers, and had even applauded

progressive farmers from across the country, 12 ofwhom belonged to Jharkhand. “Delhi should havehonoured the progressive farmers but they are notbothered. We had the privilege of honouring thefarmers from here,” said Shri Modi.

Calling for the need to bring the change theNation needs, Shri Modi assured that as a ‘sevak’

poverty could only be done by someone who haslived poverty, but the Congress was miles awayfrom this. “For Congress all 365 days are AprilFools’ Day. They keep talking of poor beforeelections and their leader says poverty is a state ofmind,” said Shri Modi.

Shri Modi empathized with the crowd whohad been waiting since long and assured themthat their perseverance will not go in vain. ShriModi also extended greetings on the occasion ofCheti Chand. State BJP President Dr. LaxmikantBajpai, Senior leaders Shri Rajesh Agrawal andShri Dharampal were present on the occasion.

Bharat Vijay rally in Koderma, Gumla and Chatra, Jharkhand

Voice of poor must be heard andthat is what we want to do

Shri Narendra Modi addressed a massive rallyat Koderma in Jharkhand on 2 April.Emphasizing on the concept of ‘Jan

Bhagidari’ to ensure the Nation’s progress, ShriModi assured the people of the BJP’s focus on thedevelopment of all sections of the society, especiallythe poor. Shri Modi also called upon the people to

decide if a Congress government with taintedministers was capable enough to protect thecountry.

Congress’ ignorance and negligence toempower the farming community to improve uponthe agricultural production was clearly brought


he would eliminate the misdoings of the past 60years and ensure the Nation’s progress in a spanof merely 60 months. He urged the people to Votein the 2014 Elections and send 300 Lotuses toDelhi so as to ensure a government that is strongand stable.

Speaking on the occasion, Former Chief

Minister of Jharkhand Shri Arjun Munda referredto Shri Modi as the future Prime Minister of Indiaand spoke of the wave that had swept the Nation– the wave to vote for Shri Modi and ensure ‘BharatVijay’. BJP State President Shri Ravindra Rai andsenior leader Shri Sarju Rai were present on theoccasion.

Gumla, JharkhandGumla, JharkhandGumla, JharkhandGumla, JharkhandGumla, Jharkhand

If there is any party that can serve theAdivasi communities it is the BJP

Urging the people to show their support fora new era of India’s development by votingfor the BJP in 2014 Elections, Shri Narendra

Modi, addressing the ‘Bharat Vijay’ rallies atGumla and Chatra in Jharkhand, on 27th March,said, “This Election is for the 16th Lok Sabha, inthe year in 2014 and for 14 seats of Jharkhand.Lotus must shine on all 14 seats here.”

Appealing to the Maoists to drop their gunsand stop spreading terror, Shri Modi urged themto instead pick up the plough and the pen, andwork towards bringing development. Shri Modirecalled Mahatma Gandhi’s message of ‘Ahimsa’and requested the youth, who had taken the Maoistroute of terrorism and killings, to follow the pathof peace and progress.

Highlighting the revolutionary reforms

introduced in the mining sector in Gujarat, like aseparate mining policy, satellite mapping of thework in mining, computerization and introductionof GPS in monitorinig the vehicles, etc, Shri Modispoke of how this introduction of technology hadrisen the royalty received by manifold. Thisinitiative – termed as MAGIC (MineralAdministration and Governance using ICT – was

also awarded atthe national levelfor its momentouscontribution inr e d u c i n gcorruption andb r i n g i n gefficiency. ShriModi also spoke ofhow the basicinitiative ofp r o v i d i n gadequate water tothe farmers couldalso be arevolutionary stepin the bettermentof the farming

community. Putting forth Gujarat’s success storyin agriculture through ensuring adequate water tothe farmers by employing drip irrigation and otherreforms, Shri Modi emphasized on how such anapproach would work wonders for Jharkhand too.

Former CM Shri Arjun Munda, senior leadersShri Raghuvardas, Shri Sudarshan Bhagat, ShriKamlesh Rao, Shri Vijay Mishra and Smt. VimlaPradhan were present on the occasion.


Rally in Delhi

People of Delhi should make a choice onthe basis of their recent experience

experience did you have in Delhi? You saw theCongress A and the Congress B. What a coalition!1st make a government with Congress then resignand travel all over India to help Congress andhand over the administration of Delhi to theCongress through back door.” He asked why is itthat despite losing the elections the Congress is incharge of administration in Delhi. “They are notbothered about India…they only want to helpCongress,” remarked Shri Modi.

Shri Modi recalled that the BJP and the JanSangh has spent years in opposition, includingtimes when the number of corporators winning ontheir ticket was minor. Yet, the party workedtirelessly, kept the governments in check andremained close to the people. He questioned thosewho went to Delhi’s night shelters with cameraswhy they have forgotten the people of Delhi. “Thematurity needed in a democracy was clearlylacking. People can forgive mistakes but notbetrayals. People of Delhi must decide on the basisof their experiences,” he opined.

All 7 Lok Sabha candidates of the BJP, Dr.Harshvardhan (Chandani Chowk), MeenakshiLekhi ji (New Delhi), Shri Mahesh Girri (EastDelhi), Shri Parvesh Verma (West Delhi), ShriRamesh Bidhuri (South Delhi), Dr. Udit Raj (NorthWest Delhi), Shri Manoj Tiwari (North East Delhi)were present during the rally. Shri VK Malhotraand Shri Vijay Goel were also present during theoccasion.

Addressing a massive rally in Delhi, ShriNarendra Modi made a strong pitch to thepeople of Delhi to elect the BJP candidates

in all 7 seats. He exposed both the Congress andthe Aam Admi Party, which he aptly described asthe B-Team of the Congress Party. Shri Modi tookon the Congress Party over their manifesto sayingthat while manifestos are supposed to be purethings for every party, the Congress has reducedit to a joke and repeated all those promises theyhave not been able to fulfill since their 2004manifesto.

Shri Modi said that the Congress does notbelieve in the sanctity of institutions. Giving anexample he said, “Shahzada introduced a newsystem of primaries. He said this would changepolitics. 15 such seats were identified and thewinners would be given tickets. A lot was evenwritten about it but what happened in the end?The system suffered a premature end. In Vadodaraa candidate was chosen. But overnight his namewas removed. He had won on his own strengthbut overnight his name was removed. His crime-he is a Dalit. He was pressurized to withdraw. Isit's crime to be a Dalit? Should a Dalit not get achance?”

Taking on the AAP for their opportunism andimmaturity, Shri Modi affirmed that the Party isnot yet reached that maturity that is required in ademocracy. He described the Party as a B Team ofthe Congress. He observed, “What kind of an

Amravati, Akola and Nanded , Maharashtra

Those who have looted the nation knowwhere their place is after 16th May

BJP PM Candidate Shri Narendra Modiaddresses a large rallies in Amravati, Akolaand Nanded in Maharashtra on 30 March

2014. Shri Modi urged the people to support theBJP-Shiv Sena- RPI and Shetkari Mahayuti and

make Pujya Balasaheb Thackeray’s dream of aCongress and NCP free Maharashtra and Indiacome true. He said, “The respected BalasahebThackeray is not here among us but he lives on inour hearts. It is upto us to fulfill his dream of a


Maharashtra and India that is free from Congressand NCP.” Shri Modi said that the 2014 Lok SabhaElections is a battle between good governanceagenda of the NDA versus the misgovernance andcorruption of the UPA.

Addressing a historic rally in Nanded, ShriModi called upon the people of Nanded to defeatformer Maharashtra Chief Minister, Shri AshokChavan. He came out all guns blazing against theformer Maharashtra Chief Minister and theCongress leadership over the Adarsh scam, even

questioning the commitment of Congress VP ShriRahul Gandhi to combat corruption. He remindedthe Congress Vice President over his recentcomments on investigation against Shri AshokChavan and questioned whether rewarding himwith a ticket Congress’ definition of investigation.He described the giving of the ticket as shamelessand commented on the very ‘Adarsh’ set of leadersthe Congress has.

He went on to say that for him, Adarsh is notonly about corruption and about giving one’srelatives flats but it symbolizes the disrespect theCongress has for the armed forces. Mincing nowords, he said, “On this pure land of Guru GobindSingh I assure the people that we will not sparethose who looted the heroes of Kargil. We stand forclean politics and I assure you that we will putsystems in place where corrupt belonging to eachand every party have their cases disposed in oneyear. The guilty will be punished and those whowere wrongly implicated will be relieved. I don’tcare which party the leader will belong to.”

Not sparring Shri Ashok Chavan for themanner in which he ensured the withdrawal of

sitting Nanded MP and his brother-in-law, ShriModi commented that in our Indian culture we aretaught to give our sisters as much as we can buthere is a person who has taken away from hissister!

Equally critical of the lack of concern of UnionAgriculture Minister Shri Sharad Pawar, theNDA’s PM candidate said, “The AgricultureMinister of India is from Maharashtra but he isunable to save farmers. He has time to talk aboutcricket but no time to talk about suffering

farmers.”In Akola he took up the issue ofthe suffering of the cotton farmers andquestioned the Agriculture Minister on themanner in which export ban of cottonexport was placed. He added that whilethe UPA government bans cotton exports,it encourages mutton exports.

Shri Modi did not spare the rampantcorruption and misgovernance by theCongress-NCP leaders both in the Stateand the Centre. He affirmed thatMaharashtra is the same land that gaveus Shivaji Maharaj, who is a torch bearerof good governance but today, leadersfrom the State are involved in Adarsh and

CWG scams.Exposing the Congress and its allies, Shri Modi

avowed that usually coalitions are formed to defeatthe incumbent government but this time there areall sorts of efforts being made to prevent him fromwinning in the elections. “The reason is clear. Thosewho have looted the nation know where their placeis after 16th May,” Shri Modi said, receiving athunderous applause from the audience.

Extending GudiPadwa greetings to the peopleof Maharashtra, he urged the people to take apledge to defeat the Congress-NCP and usher inan era of good governance.

Those present on the occasion includedAmravati MP and Shiv Sena leader Shri AnandraoAdsul, senior Shiv Sena leader and MLAShriSubhash Desai, Maharashtra BJP PresidentShri Devendra Fadnavis and other leaders of theMahayuti. In Nanded, Shri Gopinath Mundeexpressed confidence that Mahayuti will win allseats in Maharashtra and that former MaharashtraCM Shri Ashok Chavan will be defeated. Heassured a toll-Mukt Maharashtra and a state whereinterests of farmers are safeguarded.


Congress’ Manifesto 2014 is a document ofdeceit, another fraud committed on peopleand it has no credibility. It wants to fool

people with false promises and fraudulent means,but people are wise enough. The Congress partyis clearly exhausted and bereft of new ideas aftertwo terms in government. Its 2014 manifesto is areflection of that. It is only repackaged old ideas.Some of the promises of 2014 are the failed ones of2009.

The Manifesto is full of claims that areimpossible to achieve by them, like the one toincrease the growth rate from the present 4% to8%. On the contrary, you have brought it downfrom 8.5% to less than 5% in last ten years.

Congress president says that 90 per cent ofwhat was promised in 2009 has already beenimplemented. If that were really the case, theCongress would not be where it is today. Forgetabout 90% you have not implemented 10% of thepromises made. What can be farther from truththan this claim of her? It is a slap on the face of thepeople.

It’s an absolute betrayal of the promises made.Congressmen, do you remember the promises madein 2009 and the ones made in 2004?

• To set up a number of commissions includingthe Administrative Reforms Commission, theNational Commission on Enterprises in theUnorganised Sector, the National FarmersCommission, the National KnowledgeCommission and the National ManufacturingCompetitiveness Council.

What happened to them? Any follow-up?• We will accelerate the process of police reforms.

What happened?• Subsidised community kitchens will be set up

in all cities for homeless people and migrantswith the support of the Central government.

Where are they?

• Will ensure a comprehensive cover of socialsecurity to all persons who are at special riskincluding (i) single-woman headedhouseholds; (ii) disabled and the elderly; (iii)urban homeless; (iv) released bonded workers;(v) members of primitive tribal groups; and(vi) members of designated “most backward”dalit communities.

Where are these social securities?• Setting up of one model school in every block

of the country. Every year, over the next fiveyears, we will add one more model school inevery block.

Where are they?• Minimum Support Price (MSP) and

procurement will be ensured at the doorstepsof farmers – What happened to theSwaminathan commission recommendations,8 years over.

No action• All controls on the free movement of farm

commodities and processing of agriculturalproducts and all regulations that depressincomes of farmers will be systematicallyeliminated

No action• The implementation of the recommendations

of the Sachar Committee is already under wayand an Equal Opportunity Commission willbe established by law.

What happened? Sachar review panel says “Nospecial efforts by the center in addressing concernsof the minority districts”

• Your promise for reserving 33% of the seats inthe Lok Sabha and the State legislatures ispassed in the 15th Lok Sabha and that theelections to the 16th Lok Sabha are held on thebasis of one-third reservation for women.

What happened to that? Now elections areannounced!

Congress’ Manifesto 2014 is a document of deceit,another fraud committed on people : Naidu

Reacting on the Congress Party manifesto former BJP National President and RajyaSabha Member Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu on March 27 termed the Congress’ Manifesto2014 as a document of deceit.


• Over the next five years, the Indian NationalCongress will endeavor to ensure that at leasthalf of the country’s rural women populationwill be enrolled as members of self-help groupslinked with banks and that they will get loansfrom banks at moderate interest rates.

No progress, forget 50% not even 10% is in SelfHelp Groups.

• The Indian National Congress will introducespecial incentives for the girl child to correctthe adverse sex ratio and to ensure educationof girl children.

No Progress!• The Indian National Congress will also

upgrade the technical capabilities ofPanchayat institutions.

No Progress.• It also pledges to connect every village to a

broadband network within three years.No Progress.

• Promised social security to all, qualityeducation to all, quality health to all -

Nothing has been implemented.• The Indian National Congress pledges a

targeted cluster-based approach to the growthof Small & Medium Enterprises.

No action• The Indian National Congress will design and

launch a voluntary national youth corpswhich would enable young men and womenin the age group of 18-23 to serve up to twoyears in constructive nation building activitiesfor which they will be suitably compensated.

No action• The Indian National Congress has declared

the sacred Ganga as a “national river” - It’s only on paper.

• Judicial reforms by setting up of GramNyayalayas at the headquarters of theintermediate panchayats and mobile courts inthe rural areas.

Where are they?• Foreign policy in regard to Tamil speaking

people, guaranteeing to enjoy equal rightswithin the framework of a united SriLanka. Thousands are killed –

Situation is violent over there, but your governmentis Silent here.

• What happened to the promise of bringingdown inflation in 100 days and controlling

prices?• What happened to the promise of bringing

back the black money stashed in foreign shoreswithin 100 days of their coming to power? Thehighest court of the country has had to rap thegovernment time and again on this issue. Butstill no action.

• What happened to the promise of creating twocrore jobs a year? On the contrary youth arelosing jobs.

• What happened to the promise of giving toppriority to agriculture?

It is collapsing.• Where is the Samajik Sadbhavna, the Yuva

Rogzgar, the Grameen Vikas, the ArthikNavotthan, the Mahila Sashaktikaran,the Saman Avsar. These six packages of 2004are forgotten.

• Congress has cut the Plan expenditure by75,000 crore for the FY12-13 and by 1 lakhcrore for the FY 11-12.The Congress government has completely

failed on all fronts. It has betrayed the people onits promises and pushed the country into a debttrap on account of a totally mismanaged economy.It has misused, compromised and lowered theimage of institutions. It is neck deep in corruptionand on account of its mis-governance the countryis now experiencing chaos. Policy Paralysis,Governance Deficit, Trade Deficit, Ethical Deficit andTrust Deficit are now the hallmarks of the almostone decade long period of Congress misrule.

Performance of Congress-led UPA in anelection year with that of BJP-led NDA (SeeTable)

• NDA handed over a robust economy to theUPA in 2004 at 8.4%. Today it is 4.6%. Slowestand lowest in the decade.

• NDA managed inflation in single digits. UPA’s mismanagement let it remained indouble digits. At one time in UPA regime itwent up to 18 – 20%!

• Macro-Economic indicators - Fiscal Deficit,Trade Deficit and Inflation –remained farhigher than normal during UPA’s tenure. Asa result rupee fell substantially.

• NDA could create 6.7 crore jobs in 6 yearswhereas the UPA, in its 10 year tenure, couldcreate only 1.54 crore jobs. And they are nowpromising 10 crore new jobs!


• NDA government put National Highways onfast track. 50% of NHs laid in last 32 yearswas during Vajpayee Rule. This is UPAgovernment’s own admission before theSupreme Court of India. NDA constructed23,814 km of NHs in 5 years. The UPA laidonly 16,000 km in 10 years.

• Exchange rate of US $ was in the range of 40to 42 during NDA regime. It has gone beyond60 during UPA rule at times reached 70.

• During NDA regime –o No scam kewal Kam,o No shortage but surpluso Inflation lowest and prices under conrolo Fiscal, Revenue, Current Account and

Trade deficits under controlo Rupee strong and stableo Highest forex reserveso India was recognized and respected

internationallyo Connectivity revolution

• During UPA regimeo Completely failed to build on the growth

initiatives of the NDAo Scams..Scandals…2G, CWG, Coalgate,

Aadarsh, railgate….list goes on.o Deficit..Deficit…Deficit everywhereo Policy paralysis leading to negative

industrial growtho Prices hit the roof…inflation broke the

backbone of aamaadmio Fuel pricesincreased manyt i m e s … L P Gcapped/rationed.o Lowest foreignexchange reserves ..weakest rupeeo Country lost itsprestige ini n t e r n a t i o n a lcommunityo C o u n t r y ’ sforeign policy is atits worst.. countrycommands norespect even from itsneighbours.o No Unity – NoClarity.

o No clarity to lead Coalition• Mere passing of laws will not suffice. What is

required is not a Bill, it is the political willwhich you don’t have.

• Right to education is only on Paper in the last3 years.

• Right to food, food security is only for votesecurity, kept silent for 9 ½ years brought thebill just before the election.

• You promised 6% of GDP on Education noteven 4% allocated in last 10 years. On health2-3%, not even 1.3% of GDP is allocated.

• During your regime hundreds of factoriesbecome sick and lakhs of workers are forced togo to streets, becoming unemployed.It’s decay in the decade. It is not Manmohanam

its Sarvasanam. There is a huge public anger aboutthe Congress’ betrayal on the promises made tothe people. As a result of this, there is a clear urgeamong the people to elect a BJP led government atthe centre. A massive ground swell of support isclearly evident for Sri Narendra Modi.

The Congress has betrayed the people. Peopleare eagerly waiting for an opportunity to teachthem a lesson and throw them out of power.Congress will be out, there will be total rout, letthere be no doubt. You are becoming untouchableand unwanted and the dynasty is coming to anend. Happy news for India.

# Item NDA (2003-04) UPA (2013-14)

1 GDP Growth 8.4% 4.8%

2 Fiscal Deficit 4.57% 4.6% (5.7%)*

3 Public Debt 17 (lakh crore) 51 (lakh crore) (Estimate)

4 Industrial Production 6.9% 0

5 Current Account Deficit 8.7 Bn. US$ (Surplus) 4.5 Bn. US$ (Deficit)

6 Inflation (CPI) 3.77% 9.33%

7 Manufacturing growth +7.3 -ve (-) 0.1 (Dec 2013)

8 Rupee depreciation vs. US$ 0.8 41.2%

9 Agricultural growth 9.6%(2003-04) 3.6% (2011-12)

* Petroleum, Fertilizer, Food subsidies, Cut in Plan Expenditure together account for 1.2 lakh crore which FM cleverly pushed to 2014-15, when added to current year fiscal deficit will raise to 5.7%.


At one level, journalist andformer MP from theCongress MJ Akbar, and

at another level, former JD(U)leader Sabir Ali, have answeredthe self-styled secular parties’charge against BJP’s primeministerial candidate NarendraModi by praising his party. In alucid statement on why he issupporting Mr Modi, Mr Akbardistinguished between theexpectations of those above 40years of age and those in their20s. Pointing out their differentaspirations, he went to the heartof the major issue in this election:

“For those on the wrong sideof 30 or 40, five years is justanother passage in life. For thosewho are 25 years, it is thedifference between aspirationand despair. If a young persondoes not find a job in these fiveyears, he or she begins to losethat vital energy which comesfrom self-confidence. If the youngdo not power the economy thenthe economy will be stuck in thequagmire of idle waste.

“There is only one wayforward. And there is among thevisible choices , only one personbest suited to lift the nation outof a septic swamp.”

The rush to join the BJP,powered by their individualevaluation of that choice, severalother leaders like NK Singh, aformer Union Finance Secretary,

and RK Singh, a former UnionHome Secretary, have shown theway to the electorate. They areamong several others at that levelwhose ability to make anindependent choice and not beblinded by the endless divide theother political parties are makingto tar the BJP’s prime ministerialcandidate, is beyond question.

At the other end, theCongress, clinging on to the lastdays of its power, is almostturning shameless in displaying

its corruption-tainted hand.Look at the appointment thatUnion Minister for Home AffairsSushil Kumar Shinde gave to the2G scam-accused entrepreneurShahid Balwa. What made MrShinde meet a major accused ina prime case of corruptioninvolving the UPA Governmentfunctionaries and who is on bail,has not been made clear.

The urgency of this meeting

has gone unexplained while itsin- appropriateness is all tooevident. The two persons havegiven two different versions whythey had to meet. Former UnionHome Secretary RK Singh hadrevealed days before thismeeting that Mr Shinde hadsought to interfere with the 2Gscam being investigated by theCBI.

Mr Shinde has onlyconfirmed what Mr Singh hadrevealed. That despite an

election campaign going on, theUnion Home Minister gives anappointment to a major accusedin a case involving thefunctionaries of the Government,exposes the depths to which theUPA has sunk; it’s still sinkingunashamedly. Unashamedlybecause it is itself convinced thatit is not going to return to powerfor years to come. So why notcelebrate the last days of its rule!

People’s Choice, not a dynasty’s nomineeBy Balbir Punj

The rising support for Narendra Modi is seen not just among the vast massesof people across the country, but also among many intellectuals who had earlierbeen critical of the BJP’s prime ministerial candidate

The rush to join the BJP, powered by their individualevaluation of that choice, several other leaders like NKSingh, a former Union Finance Secretary, and RK Singh,a former Union Home Secretary, have shown the way tothe electorate. They are among several others at thatlevel whose ability to make an independent choice andnot be blinded by the endless divide the other politicalparties are making to tar the BJP’s prime ministerialcandidate, is beyond question.


Even irrespective of theoutcome of this general election,the political situation that hasevolved in the last 12 monthsleaves little room for excludingthe conclusion that the Congresswill be out of power almostacross the country and the stageis set for the Bharatiya JanataParty-led partnership to take thecentre-stage.

The last instalment ofelections to the State Assemblies,re-confirmed the BJP as thepopular choice for running theState Governments for the thirdtime in succession in MadhyaPradesh and Chhattisgarh, andearlier in Gujarat. This time,Rajasthan was added to the listwhere the then ruling Congresswas decimated. Central India isnow totally BJP-ruled, and in thewest, besides the thrice-confirmed dominance of the BJPin Gujarat, the party with itsallies is well entrenched tochallenge the Congress-Nationalist Congres Partycombine in Maharashtra.

The Congress as a nationalparty is now threatened with atotal eclipse from the nationalscene. Across the entire Gangeticplains, the only State that theCongress holds on to is Haryana.In eastern India, only Jharkhandhas a Government in which theCongress is there in the Stateregime as a junior partner.

In the south, entire Andhrais lost to the Congress. In thiselection it does not have even alocal ally in this region where itwas the dominant party only asrecently as in 2012. In TamilNadu, for 50 years, it has had tohang on to the coat-tails of eitherof the two rival Dravida partiesto gain a share of power or get a

few Members of Parliament at theCentre.

It’s only in Kerala andKarnataka where the Congresshas a major presence. But inKerala it is the allies in the rulingUDF that are having a major sayin the State Government that isreduced to a single-membermajority in the State Assembly.

The Congress faces theprospect of being virtually out ofpower in the entire countryexcept perhaps in Assam, North-East and Karnataka. Its StateGovernment in Uttarakhand isshaky, and in Himachal Pradeshthe second most powerful figurein that party has joined the BJP.

Corruption charges andinquiries are swirling round it—the CBI has questioned Mr TKANair, who was Secretary to thePrime Minister when the coalscam took place. To what extentwill the earlier 2G scam sully theGovernment, will shortly be

Meanwhile, the apex courthas overturned many ofits pet schemes, the latestbeing the Aadhaar cardon which thousands ofcrores have beenexpended and which hasnow become a dud. Theexodus of the Congress’sleading figures such asUnion Minister forFinance P Chidambaramfrom the electoral arenasends out a message of aship whose officers havedecided that it is sinking.

known once the court verdict onthe issue comes.

Meanwhile, the apex courthas overturned many of its petschemes, the latest being theAadhaar card on whichthousands of crores have beenexpended and which has nowbecome a dud. The exodus of theCongress’s leading figures suchas Union Minister for Finance PChidambaram from the electoralarena sends out a message of aship whose officers have decidedthat it is sinking.

The decision of Mr Modi tocontest also from Varanasi withits significant Muslimpopulation, especially of thegrassroots artisans like weavers,itself exposes the communal cardas ineffective and irrelevant.Besides, Varanasi is also anIndian cultural centre where themost holy shrines of Hindureligion and environmentproclaim of a history of severalthousand years, going back tothe origins of India’s culture andphilosophy.

In that ancient city, there isalso a convergence of people andcultures and saints andmusicians, artisans and artists.The choice of Varanasi as hisproving ground for leading thisnation of great diversity led byits majority religion, is itself anact of both courage andaffirmation of nationalleadership for Mr Modi.

The next Prime Minister willnot only be from the BJP but alsotruly represent the nation,sharply contrasting with hispredecessor who was, as someanalysts mocked, a merenominee.

(The writer is BJP National VicePresident)

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Deputy Leader of Opposition in Rajya SabhaShri Ravi Shankar Prasad lambasting UPAfinance minister Shri P Chidambaram

explained how UPA has brought Indian economy incomplete mess.

Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad on March 29 said, “BJPis happy that on behalf of Congress, Mr.Chidambaram spoke on the economy, but worriedthat he got retired hurt in the very first ball.”Reactingto Shri Chidambaram’s pitch that economic growthtill 2008 was good,Shri Prasad said, “UPA-I reapedwhat NDA sowed and UPA-2 suffered the toxic harvestof UPA 1.”The critical state of Indian EconomyThe critical state of Indian EconomyThe critical state of Indian EconomyThe critical state of Indian EconomyThe critical state of Indian Economybecause of gross mismanagement ofbecause of gross mismanagement ofbecause of gross mismanagement ofbecause of gross mismanagement ofbecause of gross mismanagement ofthe congress led UPA governmentthe congress led UPA governmentthe congress led UPA governmentthe congress led UPA governmentthe congress led UPA government1. When the NDA Government had assumed office

in the year 1998, India’s growth rate was 4.8%.When it left office in May 2004 India was at arobust growth rate of 8.5%. This was achievedinspite of many inhibiting factors like Pokhran IIsanction, Kargil War, attack on Indian Parliament,2002 drought and others factor. Even Mr.Chidambaram was compelled to concede in theEconomic Survey 2005 that the economy hadregistered a growth rate of 8.5% the highest inlast 30 years except two year.With this very robust and stable economic

foundation which the UPA inherited it systematicallydestroyed each and every component of the economy

as would be evident from the chart (see chart-1).Even the Fiscal deficit of 5.2% in 2012-13 and 4.6%

in 2013-14 could be achieved by hugely cuttingplanned expenditure of 90,000 Crores and 79790 Crorein the respective Budget(Source: Budget speech,Planning Commission databook for DeputyChairman dated 18/12/2013, Economic Survey 2004-05, CSO data and RBI’s Handbook of Statistics onIndian Economy for 2012-13).2. Failure to control price rise :2. Failure to control price rise :2. Failure to control price rise :2. Failure to control price rise :2. Failure to control price rise :

The NDA Government left the office withconsumer price index at 3.86% while the rate ofinflation of the UPA Government is as follows:

Year UPA2004-2005 3.92005-2006 4.22007-2008 6.82008-2009 9.12009-2010 13.02010-2011 9.52011-2012 9.02012-2013 8.0Average 7.93

(Source: Planning Commission databook forDeputy Chairman, Planning Commission dated18th Dec. 2013)

Therefore, the average Consumer Price Indexremains at a highof nearly8%(7.93%). It is tobe noted that in2009, Dr.Manmohan Singhand Smt. SoniaGandhi hadp u b l i c a l l ypromised tocontrol inflationin 100 days, yetn o t h i n gmeaningful couldbe done fornearly five yearsand the AamAadmi sufferedthe most because

UPA-I reaped what NDA sowed and UPA-2 sufferedthe toxic harvest of UPA-1 : Ravi Shankar Prasad

S.No. Indictor 1997-98 2003-04 2012-13 2013-14

1 Growth rate of GDP 4.3% 8.5% 4.96 % 4.6%

(till Dec. 2013)

2 Industrial growth rate 4.01 % 7.32 % 2.1 % -2%

(Manufacturing)

3 Gross Fiscal deficit as % of GDP 5.66 % 4.34 % 5.2 %

(5.7 % in 2011-12)

4 Savings rate as % of GDP 24.1 % 32.41 % in 2004-05 30.2 %

5 Current account deficit as % of GDP

-2 % +2.7%

(surplus)

-4.8%

(deficit)

6 External debt (billion dollars) $ 112.7 billion $ 390 billion

7 Short term external debt as % of GDP

3.9 % 24.8%

Chart-1


of complete indifference of the Government. In factthe entire intention of the Congress led UPAGovernment is seriously suspect in this connection.It was never interested in controlling price rise becauseof vested interest apart from gross mismanagementof our food economy.3. Rising unemployment – The3. Rising unemployment – The3. Rising unemployment – The3. Rising unemployment – The3. Rising unemployment – Thebiggest failure of the UPAbiggest failure of the UPAbiggest failure of the UPAbiggest failure of the UPAbiggest failure of the UPAGovernmentGovernmentGovernmentGovernmentGovernment

With the critical state of economy because ofgross mismanagement, with industrialproduction and manufacturing seriously crippled,it was no surprise that unemployment isseriously down. It is no surprise that UPA recordat Job creation has been extremely poor. As perNational Sample Survey Data the number of Jobscreated between 1999-2000 and 2004-05 (6 Yearsof NDA) was 6.07 Crore while in between 2004-05 to2011-12 (8 years of UPA) the total number of Jobcreated was 1.54 crore. A good number of Jobs werecreated during the NDA regime in the manufacturingand services sector while the same has slump intominus in the UPA regime. The NSSO 61st, 66th and68th Round Survey confirms the following chart-2 :

Therefore inspite of massive employmentopportunities created by the NDA the UPAdeliberately destroyed it by mismanagement, policyparalysis and gross corruption endangering the futureof young India.4. Making a mess of infrastructure4. Making a mess of infrastructure4. Making a mess of infrastructure4. Making a mess of infrastructure4. Making a mess of infrastructure

Good infrastructure is the backbone of anyeconomy. Main pillars of infrastructure of anyeconomy are the roads, power, iron and steel industry,mining industry with coal as one of the maincomponents and ports through which a countryconducts its foreign trade. Years of neglect of

infrastructure by UPA, policy paralysis, corruption ingrant of approvals, scams impacting investmentclimate and delayed approvals and rent seeking inthe Ministry of Environment has crippled crucialsectors of our infrastructure.RoadsRoadsRoadsRoadsRoads

The statistics below taken from Ministry ofSurface transport tell a sad story of their own.

In 46 years Congress added 12105 Km of NationalHighways while in seven years from 1997 to 2004NDA added 31271 km of NH. NDA added 4467 Kmof National Highways per year from 1997 to 2004 ascompared to 1406 Km per year done by UPA from

2004 to 2012.( S o u r c e :

Basic RoadStatistics fromMinistry ofRoad Transportand Highwayswebsitehttp://

w w w . m o r t h . n i c . i n /showfile.asp?lid=839 and http:// w w w . m o r t h . n i c . i n /showfile.asp?lid=417 )5. Power5. Power5. Power5. Power5. Power

Power generation is animportant for country’s growth.Nearly 68% India’s powergeneration is thermal based. TheNDA Government made powergeneration de-licensed under

the Electricity Act of 2003. However, the coal scamhas caused a serious dent and apart from loss of morethan 1 lakh crore to public exchequer the powergeneration performance has seriously sufferedbecause of erratic supply. Further as per the KPMGreport “recharging the Power Sector” released inNovember, 2013, powers units of capacity of around33000 MW stranded due to lack of coal and natural gassupply making an investment of more than Rs. 10,000crore unviable. Further at the end of 2011-12, 78power projects with planned capacity of 10300 MWwere pending for environmental clearances. UPA II

1999-2000 to 2004-05 2004-05 to 2011-12

Number of jobs created (in Crore) (6.07 Cr) (1.54 Cr)

Average number of jobs created per year (in Crore) (1.21 Cr) (22 Lakh)

Absolute increase in employment (in lakh)

1999-2000 to 2004-05 2004-05 to 2009-10

Manufacturing 117.2 -72.3

Services 187.7 -04.8

Year National Highway

Length KM

Addition

KM

Duration

Years

Annual

Addition per year 1951 22193 1997 34298 12105 46 years 263

2004 65569 31271 7 years 4,467

2012 76818 11249 8 years 1,406

Chart-2


has done nothing to move India to self-sufficiency inPower. India continues to have a peak power deficitof 13% at the end of the 11th Five Year Plan.

Plant Load Factor (PLF) is a very important indexto estimate the capacity utilisation of power plan. Thecomparison between the NDA and UPA regime onthis index clearly shows the real story.As Under 1998-99 2004-05 2012-13Plant load factor 64.6% 74.8% 69.9%

(Source: Central Electricity Authority’s yearlyreports at website www.cea.nic.in/reports/

yearly_report.html)

6. Mining in complete mess due to6. Mining in complete mess due to6. Mining in complete mess due to6. Mining in complete mess due to6. Mining in complete mess due toscams and a draconian environmentscams and a draconian environmentscams and a draconian environmentscams and a draconian environmentscams and a draconian environmentministry:ministry:ministry:ministry:ministry:

Coal, Bauxite (used to produce Aluminium) andSteel are three resources which form the backbone ofevery economy. Statistics show clearly how UPAcompletely messed up this most important area ofinfrastructure.

(i) Coal(i) Coal(i) Coal(i) Coal(i) Coal :India has the fourth largest coal reserves at 286

billion tonnes sufficient for the coming 200 years. Inthe year 2003-04, the gap in production andrequirement were only 23.57 million tonnes. In theyear 2012-13 we imported 140 million tonnes of coalagainst India’s production of 557 milliontonnes.(Source: Economic Survey – 2012-13; CoalMinistry Website and Coal Ministry’s Annual Reportfor 2004-05)

(ii) Bauxite – (Used to produceAluminium) :

India has fifth largest bauxite reserves in theworld at 3.5 billion tonnes. Our productionhas actually fallen from 22.6 million tonnes in 2006-07 to 12.8 million tonnes in 2011-12 !

(Source: Indian Bureau of Mines)(iii) Steel:(iii) Steel:(iii) Steel:(iii) Steel:(iii) Steel:Steel production is the backbone for any

economy. India produces 73.4 million tonnes of steelagainst China’s 716 million in 2012. India’s Iron oredeposits are seventh largest in the world at 28.5 billiontonnes. Instead of using our reserves to produce steel,

we are importing steel in even bigger quantities.• India exported 18.37 million tonnes of Iron ore

in 2012-13.• Once a surplus producer of steel, we have

become net importer of steel! And exporter ofiron ore! We have thus gone back to colonialdays when we exported raw materials andimported finished products!!

Table: Trade Surplus/ Deficit of Steel in India inthe period 2003-03 and 2011-12 (Million Tonnes)

2003-04 2011-12Import 1.75 6.83Export 5.21 4.04Surplus/Deficit +3.45 -2.79

(Source: Annual Report of Steel Ministry for2004-05 and 2012-13)

(iv) Ports (iv) Ports (iv) Ports (iv) Ports (iv) Ports –90 % of India’s exports are transported through

ships. An important parameter of Port productivityis Average turnaround time for ships which isbasically an indicator of how long a ship takes to loador unload cargo and become free to sail. It is animportant parameter as it reduces cost of imports andexports and increases our competitiveness.

Average turnaround time at our ports in days :

Year Turnaround time in days1996-97 7.82004-05 3.412011-12 5.05

(Source: Economic Survey for1997-98, 2005-06and 2012-13)

The UPA could not even sustain the gains inefficiency achieved by NDA !ConclusionConclusionConclusionConclusionConclusion:

The above are only some illustrative exampleconcerning the core sector of Indian Economy as tounder what critical condition they are? The rank ofmismanagement of India’s economy under aneconomist Prime Minister leading to price rise higherunemployment and the near destruction of all enginesof economy is one of the biggest shames of the tenyear misrule of the Congress led UPA.

TDP joins NDAThe Telugu Desam Party on April 6 joined the National Democratic Alliance led by BJP for the

upcoming Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh. As per the pre-poll tie-upagreement with TDP, BJP will contest five Lok Sabha seats and 15 Assembly seats in Seemandhra, whichhas 25 Lok Sabha and 175 Assembly constituencies. BJP will field its candidates in eight Lok Sabha seatsand 47 Assembly seats in Telangana, which has 17 Lok Sabha and 119 Assembly constituencies.


It could be argued that Akbaris just another opportunistjumping on to the Modi

bandwagon as much as otherswho joined the party in recentdays. Everybody, after all, lovesto be on the winning side —barring those who see virtue indefeat and seek victimhood.

It would, however, be unfairto call Akbar an opportunist. Theshift in his politics, as reflectedin his writing, has been gradual,gathering speed over the pastcouple of years. He turnedagainst the Congress long ago;he embraced the BJP a week ago.In between he grappled with thequestion that even truly secularMuslims who have an identitybeyond their name and faith areconfronted with: Should theydare the community by breakingranks? In the end, Akbar decidedto do so.

The timing of Akbar joiningthe BJP is at best coincidentalthough the message is all themore powerful because of it. Thespectacular collapse of theCongress would have perhapsnot mattered had the JD(U), theSP and the BSP, all of whoseleaders believe they alone havethe right to the Muslim vote,held their ground in the Hindibelt. Fortunately for the BJP (and

unfortunately for these partiesand their sanctimonioussupporters among the Left-liberal intelligentsia and thecommentariat that dominates our‘national’ mainstream media) theModi Wave has flattened thehopes of these contenders andpretenders to power.

In a sense, the Muslim votertoday is confused. Thissummer’s election, irrespective ofthe results, has already shatteredmany conventional beliefs inpolitics, among them theunshakeable faith that theMuslim in India casts his (or her)veto, and not vote, on pollingday. This stems from the long-held notion that Muslims vote toa pre-decided pattern, tacticallyvoting not for the party that will

best serve their interest but thatwhich can defeat the BJP. Thevote, therefore, is not necessarilysymbolic of reposing trust in theparty of their choice but a veto toblock the BJP.

Muslim fears of the BJP as amonster that will devour themwere reinforced, andunderstandably so, after theghastly rioting in Gujarat in2002. Amplification by media,especially 24x7 news televisionchannels which brought the riotsinto posh drawing rooms andthe subsequent campaign to pinthe responsibility on Modiserved to strengthen these fears.An equally devious role wasplayed by foreign-funded NGOsand ‘human rights’ activists whodiscovered the 2002 violencecould be milked for money —maligning Modi and defamingthe BJP formed the foundation ofa profitable business model. Aclosure by way of swiftprosecution of those guilty ofmurder and arson was preventedby taking recourse to frivolousbut long-drawn litigation.Jaundiced stories did the rest.

In the cacophonous din ofactivists and journalists whowear their secularism on theirsleeves, facts were sought to beburied. Thousands killed,

Modi and Muslims : Veto versus VoteBy Kanchan Gupta

If this summer’s election sees Muslims casting their vote instead of exercising their veto,then Narendra Modi can claim to have turned yet another conventional political beliefon its head Veteran journalist and noted author MJ Akbar joining the BJP may not havegladdened bleeding heart Left-liberals but it has surely come as a boost for the party andits Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi.

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the Congress would haveperhaps not mattered had theJD(U), the SP and the BSP, allof whose leaders believe they

alone have the right to theMuslim vote, held their

ground in the Hindi belt.Fortunately for the BJP, theModi Wave has flattened thehopes of these contendersand pretenders to power.


hundreds raped, wombs ofpregnant women ripped openwere some of the templatedescriptions of the riots. That allthis and more was fiction, thatthe death toll was 1,044,including 790 Muslims and 250Hindus, that the rioting followedthe grisly burning of coach S-9 ofSabarmati Express in which 48Hindus returning from Ayodhyawere killed, that Gujarat had forlong been a tinder box ofcommunal violence with riotserupting over the most

insignificant of disputes, that farworse had happened inCongress-ruled States, found fewtakers among Muslims.

It took a decade forperceptions to change. Modi’samazing record of governance,Gujarat’s stunning economicgrowth and development, thecommunal peace that has beenmaintained for more than 10years now and the prosperity ofMuslims in that State havecoalesced to trigger rethinking.The start to 2002 was withoutdoubt ominous. Twelve yearslater, 2014 has begun on morethan new hope — there is newexpectation and aspirationamong Gujarat’s Muslims. TheGujarat Story has been carriedfar and wide: Muslims elsewherenow have the urge to be at par

with their co-religionists inGujarat. Wallowing in povertyis no longer the preferred optionand many young Muslimswould hesitate to indulge inmanufactured victimhood.

News television is a strangebeast — it calibrates news andformulates views in a manner soas to best push ratings and grabeyeballs. With Modi’s popularityrising by the day, they hitchedtheir fortunes to the man againstwhom they had run a campaignof hate and calumny.

Newspapers, which take theircue from news television, havebegun to sing a different tune.True, the odd opeditorialberating Modi and questioninghis proven track record stillsurfaces. It is equally true thatnews television lapses into Modi-baiting whenever theopportunity arises. But there isno denying that Modi is nowlooked at differently, almostreverentially. The establishmentwallahs know the tricks ofsurvival and those who live onthe crumbs from Delhi’s hightable usually manage to land ontheir feet no matter who comes topower.

Meanwhile, Teesta Setalvad,the ‘human rights’ activist wholed the most ferocious campaignagainst Modi, now stands

exposed as a fraud and atrickster. Victims whose interestsshe claimed she was protectinghave turned against her,charging her with feathering hernest at the cost of their misery.The Special Investigation Teamset up by the Supreme Court hasabsolved Modi of all chargesleveled against him (and henceit has been slammed by thosewho profited from the ‘HateModi Industry’). Representativesof self-righteous foreignGovernments that had‘boycotted’ Modi are nowtripping over each other to gethis darshan and for a photo-opwhile shaking hands with him.

Times have changed. Sohave Muslim perceptions. Thisis not to say Muslims will stopexercising their veto instead ofcasting their vote, but tounderscore the fact that more andmore Muslims are nowclamouring for what Modi hasdelivered in Gujarat: Peace andprosperity. The response toModi’s reach-out to the Muslimcommunity when he undertookthe Sadbhavana fast wastentative; it is now firm andpalpable. Akbar endorsing Modiand joining the BJP bothhighlights this point and sendsout this message.

It is immaterial whomMuslims vote for (though BJPwould obviously like them tovote for the party’s nominees) inthis election. So long as they donot exercise their veto, and solong as they demand prosperitywhile shunning poverty in theguise of faux safety, Modi canclaim that he has won and hisdetractors have lost.

(The writer is BJP NationalExecutive Member)

Meanwhile, Teesta Setalvad, the ‘human rights’ activist who ledthe most ferocious campaign against Modi, now stands exposedas a fraud and a trickster. Victims whose interests she claimedshe was protecting have turned against her, charging her withfeathering her nest at the cost of their misery. The SpecialInvestigation Team set up by the Supreme Court has absolvedModi of all charges leveled against him (and hence it has beenslammed by those who profited from the ‘Hate Modi Industry’).


Surrender and graceIf you want to drink water at

the tap, you will have to bendyourself. Even so, if you want todrink the spiritual nectar ofimmortality which flows from theholy lips of the Guru, you will haveto be an embodiment of humilityand meekness. The lower nature ofthe mind must be thoroughlyregenerated. The aspirant says tohis preceptor: “I want to practiseYoga. I want to enter into NirvikalpaSamadhi. I want to sit at your feet.I have surrendered myself to you”.But he does not want to change hislower nature and habits, oldcharacter, behaviour, and conduct.

One’s individual ego,preconceived notions, pet ideas andprejudices, and selfish interestsshould be given up. All these standin the way of carrying out theteachings and instructions of one’sGuru. Lay bare to your Guru thesecrets of your heart. The more youdo so, the greater the Guru’ssympathy, which means anaccession of strength to you in thestruggle against sin and temptation.

The aspirant, before he desiresthe grace of the Master, shoulddeserve it. The supply of divinegrace comes only when there is areal thirst in the aspirant, and whenhe is fit to receive it. The Guru’sgrace descends upon those whofeel utterly humble and faithful tohim. Faith is confidence and trust inthe Guru. Faith is firm conviction ofthe truth of what is declared by thepreceptor by way either oftestimony or authority, without anyother evidence or proof. The disciplewho has faith in the Guru argues

not, thinks not, reasons not, andcogitates not. He simply obeys,obeys, and obeys. The disciple’sself-surrender to the Guru and theGuru’s grace are interrelated.Surrender draws down the Guru’sgrace, and the grace of the Gurumakes the surrender complete.

The Guru’s grace works in theform of Sadhana in the aspirant. Ifan aspirant sticks to the pathtenaciously, this Is the grace of theGuru. If he resists when temptationassails him, this is the grace of theGuru. If people receive him with loveand reverence, this is the grace ofthe Guru. If he gets all bodily wants,this is the grace of the Guru. If hegets encouragement and strengthwhen he is in despair anddespondency, this is the grace ofthe Guru. If he gets over the body-consciousness and rests in his ownAnanda Svarupa (the form of bliss),this is the grace of the Guru. Feelhis grace at every step, and besincere and truthful to him.How the Guru teaches

The Guru teaches throughpersonal example. The day-to-dayconduct of the Guru is a living idealto the disciple who is observant. Thelife of the Guru is a living sermon tothe sincere disciple. By constantcontact, the disciple imbibes thevirtues of his Guru. He is mouldedgradually. Study the ChhandogyaUpanishad. You will find that Indrastayed with Prajapati for a period ofa hundred and one years and servedhim whole-heartedly.

The Guru alone knows thespiritual needs of his disciples. Hewill give Upadesha (spiritual advice)according to the disciple’s

temperament and evolution.How the Guru tests

The Sadguru communicatesthe secret knowledge of theUpanishads to his trusted disciplesonly after repeated entreaty andsevere testing. Sometimes, the Gurumay even tempt his disciple, butthe latter should overcome thetemptation by firm faith in the Guru.

In days of yore, the tests werevery severe. Once Gorakhnath askedsome of his students to climb up atall tree and throw themselves, headdownwards, on a very sharp tridentor Trisula. Many faithless studentskept quiet. But one faithful studentat once climbed up the tree withlightning speed and hurled himselfdownwards. He was protected bythe invisible hand of Gorakhnath. Hehad immediate Self-realisation. TheGuru tests the students in variousways. Some students misunderstandhim and lose their faith in him. Hencethey are not benefited.Four classes of disciples

The best disciple is like petrolor aviation spirit. Even from a greatdistance, he will instantly react tothe spark of the Guru’s Upadesha.The second class disciple is likecamphor. A touch awakens his innerspirit and kindles the fire ofspirituality in him. The third classof disciple is like coal. The Guru hasto take great pains in order toawaken the spirit in him. The fourthclass of disciple is like a plantainstem. No efforts will be of any availover him. Whatever the Guru maydo, he remains cold and inert.

The disciple has but to cleansehimself, purify himself, and makehimself a perfectly faultless pieceof marble, and placing himself underthe expert guidance of his Master,allow to be carved out and chiselledinto the image of God.

Courtesy : The Divine LifeSociety

Sishya (Disciple)By Sri Swami Sivananda

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