Dec 18, 2017 18:37 (IST)
Gujarat Election Result 2017 - PM Narendra Modi Addresses Party Workers And Supports
- First and foremost, I bow to the people of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh for kicking our corruption and shunning caste politics.
- Before the Uttar Pradesh election they predicted our doom, and said similar things in Gujarat. But you proved them worn then, and you have proven them wrong again.
- Such predictions don't help anyone, they only hurts the country. These results show that the country is ready for reform, and rewards performance and is keen to be transformed. It shows that the people have rejected divisive and casteist politics and chose development and progress instead.
- Aspirations of India's middle class are really high today. There was a time when people were content with what they had. Today's India walks with new dreams in their eyes, has new hope. And they show that if you don't perform, if you indulge in misdeeds, people won't accept you in five years.
- Gujarat elections are an unprecedented election in BJP's history. Today, if any government returns after 5 years, it is considered a big win in editorials. Any government coming back to power has been a huge event in the last 30 years. Gujarat is unique. It fights 12 elections in a row and it wins all of them. These consecutive victories and that too only based on development and good governance shows a new direction in India's politics.
- For me the Gujarat victory is twice a reason to be happy. Personally, for me it is a reason because after a leader steps away there are all kinds of talk and people are demoralised, but the way BJP workers took control of the state, this for me is a reason for double the happiness. The second, that after me my colleagues spared no effort in the progress of Gujarat.
- There were all kinds of talks before the Gujarat elections. They hatched all kinds of conspiracies, said just make them lose once. They made fun of development and sincere work done over the years. This hadn't happened before.
- Elections come and go in India. Every election is painted in a different way. The truth is, that in May 2014 after the national elections, there has been an environment of development, there has been a hunger for development. Development has become a priority for my government.
- You may not like the BJP, but please do not do anything to derail the country's development. You can celebrate as much as you want after BJP loses, but no matter what the result, don't hurt the country. This government is one that works only for development. The results today endorse that fact.
- Casteism was so prevalent in Gujarat that it took workers like us 30 years to free Gujarat from its clutches. But some people, out of hunger for power, in the last few months tried to sow the seeds of casteism again. But people of Gujarat rejected them, for this they deserve congratulations. However, people of Gujarat will need to be more cautious about divisive politics and caste-based politics from now on. They have to be careful not to fall in that trap.
- 6.5 crore Gujaratis are united, noble and want to go ahead together. I appeal to them to embrace each other and move ahead together. Some people tried to play their games, they are unlikely to stop it now. They will keep trying to divide the people based on castes and religion. So, with the motto of unity, I ask you to walk ahead today, because Gujarat's progress helps the country too.
- Gujarat cannot stay behind in the development of the country. You all have a part to play. Please don't leave anyone behind. Move ahead with the motto of 'sabka saath, sabka vikas'.
- Our party chief's efforts, strategy, and ability to recognise hard work has brought us here. To win in a state continuously since 1989 is a one-of-a-kind thing in the world.
- There is no need to waste time arguing with those who cannot stand the BJP winning. Haters will hate. We should focus on work. We are workers, not haters. Come, lets work hard to realise the dreams of those who fought for our freedom. We may not have got the privilege to be part of India's freedom movement, but lets not waste the chance to work for a great future for India. I want you to repeat after me... Jitega bhai jitega, vikas hi Jitega... This is our motto.