{"id":28114,"date":"2017-09-25T20:41:12","date_gmt":"2017-09-25T15:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apnlive.com\/?p=28114"},"modified":"2017-09-25T20:42:52","modified_gmt":"2017-09-25T15:12:52","slug":"bjp-national-executive-meeting-unprecedented-achievements-modi-govt-resolve-make-new-india-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/apnlive.com\/politics\/bjp-national-executive-meeting-unprecedented-achievements-modi-govt-resolve-make-new-india-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"BJP National Executive Meeting: Unprecedented achievements under Modi govt, resolve to make \u201cNew India\u201d by 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

With BJP chief Amit Shah already pushing the Mission 2019 \u2013 the mobilisation drive for next Lok Sabha elections \u2013 the meet sought to infuse energy in its lawmakers from across the country, all of whom have been called for the event for the first time. Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said 13 CMs, 6 Deputy CMs, 232 state min, 1500 MLA, 334 MPs were present in BJP National Executive Meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n

The end of the session on Monday was followed by launch of what was called a mega-pro-poor scheme by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (Saubhagya yojana), aimed at providing free electricity to poor households. He also inaugurated ONGC\u2019s new office, Deendayal Urja Bhavan (the erstwhile Rajiv Gandhi Urja Bhavan), dedicating it to BJP\u2019s icon and ideologue on his 100<\/span>th<\/span> birth anniversary. <\/span><\/p>\n

In the run-up to the executive meeting, senior BJP leaders had said the meeting would pass a resolution on economic issues. However, the party eventually decided to pass one standalone resolution that addressed both political and economic issues.<\/span><\/p>\n

The BJP has also had a rethink on allowing a live telecast of the PM\u2019s speech at the national executive. The speech remained a closed-door affair, with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley briefing the media on the speech.<\/span><\/p>\n

The focus of speeches stayed on the key propaganda themes of the party. PM Narendra Modi in his national executive meet laid out the achievements of his government. PM Modi promised complete electrification, saying India was now a power surplus country and the poor will have complete access to power.<\/span><\/p>\n

He also lashed out at the opposition for using harsh language and urged his party members to work together to create New India by 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n

In a strong message, PM said that there will not be any compromise with corruption. He said that the government managed to solve the Doklam stand-off peacefully, and many were surprised by it. He also said that he believes in governance with public participation. Outlining his agenda, PM said that party is second, India is first. He also appealed BJP cadres to politically fight the ongoing tussle in Kerala.<\/span><\/p>\n

Union finance minister Arun Jaitley shared the key points of the PM’s speech at the meet, where the party also adopted a six-point agenda to rid the country of poverty, terrorism, casteism, communalism and corruption.<\/span><\/p>\n

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his firm stand against corruption. Highlighting that he himself has \u201cno relatives\u201d to benefit, the PM promised strict action against the corrupt. \u201cMy battle against corruption is uncompromising. Anyone caught indulging in corruption will not be spared. I have no relatives (to benefit),\u201d the PM said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jaitley said the step against black money and corruption was never on UPA\u2019s agenda and, therefore, the grand old party got uneasy when the present dispensation launched such a move.<\/span><\/p>\n

Anti-corruption agenda will never have UPA’s backing, said Jaitley. \u201cCorruption and elimination of black money was never on UPA’s agenda in 10 years. So it’s obvious our efforts to do so wouldn’t have the support of UPA leaders. Those on the receiving end of our government’s anti-corruption stance are uneasy,\u201d says Arun Jaitley. Jaitley said that no effort has been made by Congress in the past to bring back black money.<\/span><\/p>\n

Arun Jaitley<\/strong><\/a> said that most macroeconomic data has been sounder than never before, except the GDP figures in the last quarter. Earlier, party president Amit Shah also sought to make the same point. Meanwhile, reports came that another RBI survey done recently on consumer confidence found people’s income growth and employment prospect lower than in 2013. Official RBI survey says small companies (turnover less than Rs.25 cr) suffered 58% fall in sales Jan-March 2017.<\/span><\/p>\n

PM also highlighted several schemes like savings from Aadhaar. PM in his speech highlighted that his government will continue to be tough on terror. <\/span><\/p>\n

He emphasised the idea of mass participation \u201cto improve people’s quality of life.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cDemocracy must be seen beyond elections,\u201d the PM said. He said that \u201cconventional politics like winning elections is ongoing, but the faith reposited in us by the people is a means to take democracy forward.\u201d \u201cThe main point of PM Modi’s speech was that we should make the BJP an instrument of mass participation to improve people’s quality of life,\u201d Jaitley said.<\/span><\/p>\n

The PM went on to outline the idea of a ‘New India’ where \u201call schemes will be taken to the public\u201d and \u201cparty workers would act as a bridge between the BJP and the people.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Jaitley said the PM charged the Opposition with the use of “harsh language” in the absence of any concrete charges against the government. \u201cHarsh language can’t be a substitute for any substantive charge against the government,\u201d PM Modi said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Speaking about the Doklam stand-off and its resolution, Jaitley said, \u201cThe Doklam crisis was a serious concern to country. The government’s handling of the issue de-escalated the crisis.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

In his speech, PM Modi also touched upon terrorism and his party’s fight against it, the minister said.<\/span><\/p>\n

He went on to say, \u201cWe’re certain of victory in 2019. And we’re certain of building a ‘New India’ by year 2022.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Earlier in the day, BJP President Amit Shah said, \u201cBJP will keep expanding its base for the next five years under vistarak scheme. 4862 party functionaries are engaged day and night for this work\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

He \u00a0hit out at Rahul Gandhi for his dynasty comment. \u201cPresident, Vice President, Prime Minister reached their position due to performance,” said Shah taking a dig at Gandhi. Shah also said that the BJP believes in politics of performance and Congress in dynasty and politics of appeasement. “Politics of appeasement will not be acceptable,” he said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Union Minister Piyush Goyal, who briefed the media on Shah\u2019s address, said the party president has announced BJP plans to go aggressive against \u201cviolent politics\u201d in Left-ruled Kerala. The party is holding a campaign from October 3 -17 during which all the top leaders of BJP will visit the state to take part in it<\/span><\/p>\n