BJP foundation day updates: Amit Shah says party MPs to sit on dharna on 12 April against Parliament deadlock

Randeep Surjewala slams Amit Shah for his “cats and dogs” remarks on the Opposition. says the manner in which the BJP chief used abusive language reflects a leader who’s “lost the battle even before it started.”

BJP workers have lost their lives protecting democracy:Smriti Irani 

“The nation is bigger than party and we follow this, and our party workers also follow the same. BJP has worked for democracy and they have lost their lives in protecting it. The workers have kept democracy alive,” Union minister Smriti Irani said on the occasion of the party’s foundation day.

We should not let the social media spaces get into the wrong hands: Narendra  Modi 

“Technology has become a powerful tool, we must use it for the betterment of society. In the fraction of a second, you can send news from one part of the world to another…But if we’re not careful, rumour-mongers and people will bad intentions will take over such spaces,” Narendra Modi said to karyakarta’s via a video link on the NaMo app.

“In the times of social media, if we are not careful, the elements walking in the wrong path will ruin the space…We should not let any space get into the wrong hands. The right things, things that unite society, must be communicated everywhere. The government’s decisions should be informed to people so that they have knowledge of the same,” Modi added.

Our journey from struggle to solutions is a journey of full devotion: Modi

“There was a time we were struggling for the problems of common man and today we are working on solutions for the common man. Our journey from struggle to solutions is a journey of full devotion,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi says to BJP workers watching him on the NaMo app

Watch Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s interaction with workers LIVE here: 

BJP workers in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh wait for Narendra Modi’s interaction to begin 

If Modi’s interaction on the NaMo App is successful, it can be applied to engage with booth-level workers in run-up to elections

BJP never had its foundation day as grand as this. Narendra Modi is engaging with all district presidents of the BJP across the country and workers of some constituency. Meenakshi Lekhi, Manoj Tiwari, Rajiv Pratap Rudi, Anurag Thakur will also interact through the Narendra Modi app.

This is a one-of-a-kind event on BJP foundation day. The event, if successful, could be applied for him to engage directly with booth-level workers in the run-up to the Parliamentary elections.

BJP won’t allow anyone to abolish reservations: Amit Shah

“BJP won’t abolish reservations and also won’t allow anyone to do so,” Amit Shah said at Mumbai. He also said that false statements are being given by the Opposition to hurt Dalit sentiments. 

BJP workers speak ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s interaction with karyakartas via the NaMo app 

Amit Shah says that he hopes the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance remains

Amit Shah defends “cat, dog politics” remark 

At the press conference in Mumbai, Amit Shah said, “All parties such as SP, BSP TMC, and Chandrababu Naidu’s TDP, their ideologies do not match but the fear of Narendra Modi ji is bringing them together, and hence I used the example of snakes, mongooses, cats and dogs fearing the rising floods.

Govt has taken nation to new heights of development: Amit Shah

“We are ruling in 20 states, and at the Centre, we are one of the biggest political parties in the world, our state governments have taken the states to new heights of development,” BJP chief Amit Shah said in Mumbai. “To give health insurance worth Rs 5 lakh to the poorest of poor and visiting over 20,000 villages and telling them about the government’s policies shows the priorities of the BJP,” he added.

Watch Amit Shah’s press conference in Mumbai LIVE here: 

BJP will win the 2019 general elections by a huge margin: Amit Shah 

“I have strong belief that we will win the 2019 general elections with a huge margin under the leadership of Narendra Modi,” BJP president Amit Shah said. “Modi is a mass leader and people love him, his leadership has taken the BJP to bigger heights, the party is ready for challenges,” Shah added. “Modi govt has changed the direction of Indian politics,” he said.

BJP has become the centre point of Indian politics: Amit Shah 

“Since independence, we have lost many party workers. I pay tributes to Shyama Prasad Mukherjee and the recent BJP worker we lost in West Bengal. We have grown from two just having two MP’s to a party ruling this country,” BJP president Amit Shah said at a press conference. “BJP has become the centre point of Indian politics,” he added.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to interact with BJP karyakartas via the Narendra Modi mobile app at 4.30

Amit Shah taunts Opposition parties, says whenever there is a massive flood, all snakes, mongooses, cats, dogs etc climb up a huge tree, they fear rising water levels

Visuals of BJP Foundation Day celebrations in Mizoram

BJP is a big platform of national unity: Ravi Shankar Prasad

“Sacrifice for the nation, sacrifice for the nation’s security and integrity are the part of the BJP’s DNA,”  Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said at the BJP HQ. “BJP is a party of all Indian, and BJP is all India,” he said, adding that BJP is a big platform of national unity, be it the North East or the West.

“Narendra Modi came as a ray of hope to India… today India is treated like a global power and Modi is treated like a global leader,” says Ravi Shankar Prasad

BJP bashing has been a part of India’s politics: Ravi Shankar Prasad

“BJP bashing has been a part of India’s politics,” Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, speaking on the occasion of the party’s foundation day. He bashed the Left parties, saying that the party whose ideology was imported from abroad has now been “left out.”

“On the other hand, the BJP has been expanding in the country because its ideology and thinking are linked to the country’s soil, culture, rituals and traditions,” Prasad added.

Ravi Shankar Prasad addresses a press conference at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi. Watch it LIVE here: 

“Our party started with 10 members and today we have more than 11 million members, we used to get “Hum do, hamare do” taunts before, but now we have a government with absolute majority today,” says Amit Shah

Countdown for 2019 has begun, says Amit Shah

BJP chief Amit Shah compared party’s opponents to cat, dogs, and snakes who “climb the tree for safety during a storm”. By the dig, he implied that the party’s wave will have a similar effect on the opponents.

“Narendra Modi is the world’s most popular prime minister. BJP workers should spread the word about Modi government’s works, and set the stage for 2019 Lok Sabha election.” BJP chief Amit Shah told party cadres in Mumbai.

Taking a dig at Congress president Rahul Gandhi, Shah said, “When we lost two Lok Sabha seats recently and Rahul Gandhi distributed sweets. He is the first leader I’ve seen who would do this.” “Today, 20 states are ruled by BJP. This is a thing of joy for the party.” he added.

Budget Session washed out because of Opposition, says Amit Shah

BJP president Amit Shah said, “We were ready to address all issues in the Parliament. It was the Opposition that disrupted the proceedings. Ghulam Nabi Azad, you fix the stage and we’ll be up for debate. We have nothing to hide.”

Amit Shah lashes out at Rahul Gandhi

“Rahul Gandhi, you are question Narendra Modi on four and a half years of rule. The people of the country are questioning you on Congress’ rule of four generations. Rahul baba you question our intentions. The farmers of the country were tired of asking for proper price under Congress’ rule. Modi government has planned to compensate farmers with 1.5 times the price of their crop,” BJP chief Amit Shah said.

Narendra Modi’s rule, only lotus visible in every corner of India, says Amit Shah

“Today the party’s foundation was laid. Therefore, I whole-heartedly want to wish all party workers. BJP has lost most number of workers in this country. Under Narendra Modi’s rule, only lotus visible in every corner of India,” says Amit Shah

Nitin Gadkari talks hails BJP’s workers, says party believes in good governance

Union shipping minister Nitin Gadkari says," If there is a party which has cadres willing to sacrifice themselves for the country’s progress, then it is BJP. You know, the term ‘secular’ is often used in India’s politics. The day the poor gets roti, kapda, makaan (food, clothing and shelter),, that is when we will know we have achieved something."

He also spoke on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for ’new India’. “For New India, we need research, and technology. We want to use technology to bring good governance and development,” he said.

Ashish Shelar addresses rally, Amit Shah releases book on farmer issue

Maharashtra BJP chief Ashish Shelar welcomed BJP chief Amit Shah to the foundation day event in Mumbai.This was followed by the release of two books, one of which was on the farmer situation in Maharashtra.

Amit Shah reaches BKC venue, to address rally shortly

BJP chief Amit Shah has reached the MMRDA grounds. He is expected to address the massive gathering shortly.

Supporters of Munde family at BKC ground in Mumbai

Image procured by Sanjay Sawant

Piyush Goyal, Suresh Prabhu among Union ministers present at foundation day event in Mumbai

Among the prominent BJP leaders present at the BKC venue are Union ministers Piyush Goyal, Suresh Prabhu, Prakash Javadekar, Hansraj Ahir and Lok Sabha MP Subhash Bhamre.

BJP’s grand show of strength at MMRDA grounds on 68th foundation day celebrations

Image courtesy: Sachin Gokhale

BJP foundation day event in Mumbai pays tribute to BR Ambedkar

The 38th foundation day event at Bandra Kurla Complex paid tribute to BR Ambedkar and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with a line-up of songs written in their honour. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and state BJP president Raosaheb Danve have reached the rally.

Watch: BJP workers reaching MMRDA grounds in BKC

​Video courtesy: Sanjay Sawant

Visual from BKC; BJP workers present in large numbers

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