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Bharatiya Janata Party National President Jagat Prakash Nadda stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP and NDA have worked for the betterment of the country, whereas the constituent parties of the INDI Alliance have increased corruption and empowered anti-national elements, an official statement from the BJP released on Saturday said.
JP Nadda said this while addressing the Rashtriya Sadasyata Abhiyan 2024 on Saturday in Patna, Bihar. During the event, Bihar BJP State President Dilip Jaiswal, Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, Patna Sahib MP and senior leader Ravi Shankar Prasad, Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly Nand Kishore Yadav, along with state BJP officials and karyakartas, were present. Nadda began his address by paying tribute to Guru Gobind Singh, acknowledging his contributions in fighting against the Mughals. Nadda emphasised that the BJP is the only party where the 'Pradhan Sevak,' along with party karyakartas from the National President to district and booth-level karyakartas, renews their membership every six years. Such a membership renewal process is unique to the BJP, as no other party could replicate it, he said. "While other parties are divided along lines of caste, region, and specific communities, or are centred around a single family, the BJP is a party that represents every section of society, working inclusively for the nation's welfare. The BJP is a party of 18 crore members and in this renewal drive the BJP aims for 10 crore members, and till now more than 1.25 crore members have joined BJP," the statement added. The statement further added that JP Nadda emphasised the BJP's commitment to equality, rights, and opportunities for all, contrasting it with other parties that prioritise specific castes or families for leadership roles. He highlighted the BJP's dedication to uplifting marginalised communities, including villages, the poor, oppressed, Dalits, farmers, youth, and women. While other parties, especially Congress, have historically ignored Dalit rights, the BJP has actively worked for their betterment. Congress had twice tried to prevent BR Ambedkar from being elected to the Lok Sabha, whereas the BJP-backed government under VP Singh honoured Ambedkar with the Bharat Ratna, the statement said. Nadda mentioned that PM Modi's government declared November 26th as 'Samvidhan Diwas' in tribute to Dr Ambedkar, a day that wasn't celebrated before 2014 because Dalits were treated as a vote bank by other parties. A grand memorial has been built in Mhow, where Ambedkar was born. In London, "Shiksha Bhoomi" marks the place where he studied, while "Diksha Bhoomi" in Nagpur, "Mahaparinirvana Bhoomi" in Delhi, and "Chaitya Bhoomi" in Mumbai honour his legacy. The BJP government under Atal Bihari Vajpayee made Baliyogi the first Dalit Speaker of the Lok Sabha. In the Modi cabinet, there are 10 Dalit ministers, 27 OBC ministers, and 5 Adivasi ministers. The BJP has successfully integrated Dalits into the mainstream of society and governance, the statement added. Nadda highlighted that under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, 1 crore 77 lakh homes were provided to Dalit families. He further emphasised that Dalits have been major beneficiaries of central schemes like Ayushman Bharat and Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana. Nadda expressed satisfaction at the enthusiastic public participation in the BJP's membership drive and urged everyone to spread the message. He called the karyakartas to take a pledge that no person from this region is left out from joining the BJP, the statement added. Earlier in the day, JP Nadda visited Patna Sahib Gurudwara in Bihar and offered prayers. Nadda, who arrived here on Friday, is on a two-day visit to the state. He inaugurated several health projects in the state. https://x.com/JPNadda/status/1832302412268499371 After offering prayers, he wrote on X, "Today I got the privilege of paying obeisance and receiving blessings at 'Gurudwara Patna Sahib' located in Patna, Bihar. Coming to this divine place always gives me immense energy and inspiration to serve the people. On this occasion, I prayed to Waheguru Ji for the happiness, prosperity and health of all the countrymen. 'Waheguru Ji's Khalsa, Waheguru Ji's victory.'" (ANI)
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