BJP National Executive meet highlights: PM Modi says focus on equity, sustainability and efficiency in New India

PM says price of LED bulb has come down from Rs 310 in February 2014 to Rs 40 in September 2017

Equity, sustainability and efficiency essential in New India, says PM Modi

Modi says power backup has been increased seven times

Households save Rs 13,700 crore annually on account of use of LED lights, says Modi

PM Modi says solar power tariff has dipped to Rs 2.44 per unit

Four crore out of 25 crore families do not have power connection even after 70 years of independence, says Modi.

Meanwhile, Amit Shah meets CMs of BJP governed states

From power shortage we are heading towards power surplus, says Modi

‘We are heading towards one nation, one grid goal’

We will ensure that there is complete electrification in the country, says Modi

An amount of Rs 16,000 crore has been allocated to bring a monumental change in the lives of the poor, says Modi

‘No poor person has to pay for the electric connection’

We have taken multi-dimensional steps which have helped us in achieving surplus of electricity, says Modi

Modi says out of 18,000 villages where we promised electricity, less than 3,000 have not got power yet

Four crore families have not yet received electricity, says Modi

Our govt identified with the poor and is the first to launch schemes for them: Modi

Modi says they are the first government to launch the maximum number of schemes for the poor. “We are the first to think of women who become victims of pollution in the kitchen,” says Modi.

We are the first govt to open bank accounts for 15 crore Indians, says Narendra Modi

ONGC is the first PSU to create a ‘Start-Up fund’ of Rs 100 Crore, says Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Pre-paid model to be adopted for electricity to all households as per plan, says Power Minister RK Singh

Narendra Modi begins his speech

Narendra Modi digitally launches Baseen gas field off the shore of Mumbai

Power minister RK Singh promises electricity in all villages

Narendra Modi launches Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana

Dharmendra Pradhan gifts PM Narendra Modi three books

PM Modi about to announce Centre’s new ‘Saubhagya’ scheme

Watch: Full speech of Arun Jaitley’s address to the BJP National Executive meet

Certain of victory in 2019: Jaitley

“We’re certain of victory in 2019. And we’re certain of building a ‘New India’ by year 2022,” says Arun Jaitley while addressing the BJP National Executive meeting.

Anti-corruption agenda will never have UPA’s backing, says Arun Jaitley

“Corruption 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,” says Arun Jaitley.

GDP has dipped, admits Finance Minister Arun Jaitley

‘Public participation will help eliminate corruption and terrorism’

Arun Jaitley, elaborating more on what Narendra Modi said at the BJP National Executive meeting, said the Prime Minister wants the BJP to focus on public participation, as it would help eliminating corruption and terrorism.

‘Harsh language cannot substitute substantiative arguments’

‘PM wants to take BJP beyond elections’

No political party as active as BJP in India, Jaitley tells BJP National Executive meet

Watch: Arun Jaitley addresses BJP’s National Executive meeting

Arun Jaitley to address National Executive meet at 5 pm

Modi to address National Executive meet shortly

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon address BJP workers at the National Executive meeting.

IN PICS: Amit Shah, Narendra Modi inaugurate the BJP National Executive meet

Infrastructure development will deter terrorists in Kashmir, Naxal-hit areas: Gadkari

“In Kashmir, we have inaugurated Rs 40,000 crore worth of projects. We are also focussing on developing infrastructure in the Naxal-hit areas. Development will deter terrorists in all these regions,” Union minister Nitin Gadkari has said.

Modi govt exposed terrorism in front of the world: Nitin Gadkari

Not one corruption allegation against Modi govt in three years: Gadkari

We seek friendship with Pakistan: Gadkari

We seek friendship with Pakistan: Gadkari

Relations with foreign countries improving: Gadkari

Senior BJP leader and Union minister Nitin Gadkari said India’s relations with foreign countries have been improving. “There were disputes between India and China. But Prime Minister Narendra Modi successfully resolved the issue and tensions on the border was resolved. Similarly, we also wish for friendship with Pakistan. This is the reason Modi broke from protocol to meet Nawaz Sharif in Lahore in 2014,” he said.

BJP govt has ensured corruption-free environment: Piyush Goyal

Updating the media on the ongoing BJP National Executive meeting, Goyal said, “The steps that this BJP government have taken from Day 1 have always ensured that we work towards a corruption-free environment. Demonetisation, pulling up benami properties, shutting down shell companies among other measures, were some of the big steps undertaken by us.”

BJP slams Rahul’s comments on dynastic politics

“Our party has criticised Congress Vice-president Rahul Gandhi’s statements in Berkeley University, where he said that our country was running on dynastic politics. BJP has always worked on politics of performance. We are working for the poor. We strongly object to these statements, so does the nation,” says Piyush Goyal while elaborating on Amit Shah’s speech at the national executive.

Watch: Union Minister Piyush Goyal addresses the media during BJP National Executive meet in Delhi 

Govt concerned over latest GDP figures

The slowdown in economic growth, the lack of jobs, a stimulus package to kickstart the economy and the next round of assembly polls are on top of agenda for the BJP leadership. 

The government is concerned over the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures which has shown a growth rate of 5.7 percent and Union finance minister Arun Jaitley has been talking of a package to revive economic growth after the 8 November demonetisation slowed it down. An economic resolution is also likely to be passed keeping the focus on demonetisation and the roll out of GST.

Govt concerned over latest GDP figures

The slowdown in economic growth, the lack of jobs, a stimulus package to kickstart the economy and the next round of assembly polls are on top of agenda for the BJP leadership. 

The government is concerned over the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures which has shown a growth rate of 5.7 percent and Union finance minister Arun Jaitley has been talking of a package to revive economic growth after the 8 November demonetisation slowed it down. An economic resolution is also likely to be passed keeping the focus on demonetisation and the roll out of GST.

Leaders to discuss how to strengthen base in Odisha, West Bengal

The BJP leaders are expected to discuss ways to strengthen its base in states like Odisha and West Bengal, where the party didn’t fare too well in the 2014 general elections.

2,000 MPs, MLAs gather to discuss how to increase numbers 

At least 1,400 MLAs, 337 MPs and all MLCs, besides its core group leaders from the states, are among those expected to attend the meet on Monday.

The national executive meeting is expected to dwell on ways to expand the party base in states. The BJP leaders will discuss ways to increase the numbers using the tools at hand, like the welfare schemes announced by the NDA government.

VISUALS: Leaders arrive for BJP National Executive Meet

Modi likely to counter Opposition’s criticism on the state of economy

On Sunday, BJP chief Amit Shah took stock of BJP’s performance at its national executive meeting that will conclude with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address today.

He is expected to counter the opposition’s criticism of the state of the economy.

Visuals from Talkatora Stadium where BJP’s national executive meet is underway

BJP stalwarts inaugurate National Executive meet

BJP leaders, Union ministers, state chief ministers, party president Amit Shah, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate the national executive meeting at the Talkatora Stadium.

Among those present on the stage are: veteran BJP leaders LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi, Amit Shah, Modi, Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari and a host of other central ministers. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje are also present on the stage.

Modi might set agenda for Winter Session

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to chalk out the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) strategy for the upcoming Winter Session in his address to the BJP national executive.

An important feature of Monday’s meeting will be that Modi’s speech will be broadcast live: a rarity as most national executive meetings are closed to cameras.

While the election in Gujarat is important for the BJP as it is the home state of the prime minister, the economy is once again at the centre stage as latest data has shown a slump in growth.

Visuals from Sunday’s national executive meeting

Meeting to begin at 10 am

Modi to deliver valedictory address

More than 2,000 delegates will attend what has been described by senior party leaders as an “extended national executive” to mark the end of a year-long exercise to commemorate Deen Dayal Upadhyaya’s 100th birth anniversary.

Modi, who will deliver the valedictory address on Monday, may use the opportunity to highlight his government’s pro-poor measures and other policy decisions.

With the Opposition parties attacking government’s handling of the economy by citing the fall in GDP rate and demonetisation figures, Modi is expected to take them on and highlight his dispensation’s “successes” in boosting transparency and curbing black money.