Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the occassion of BJP Foundation Day, extended greetings to the fellow party leaders from across India. With India all set to elect a new Lok Sabha, PM Modi, on behalf of BJP stated that it was proud to be an integral part of an alliance which "manifests a perfect harmony between national progress and regional aspirations."
"The NDA is a vibrant alliance, encapsulating India’s diversity. We cherish this partnership and I am sure it will get even stronger in the times to come," PM Modi added.
BJP national president JP Nadda hoisted the party flag at the headquarters in Delhi.
Nadda also extended his greetings to the party workers across the country and stated: "Under the leadership of PM Modi, today BJP has become the largest political party in the world. It is the only party which has moved forward from the beginning with the ideology of nationalism and 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas. Under the leadership of PM Modi, we were successful in the abrogation of Article 370, 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Temple. We should take the pledge that NDA will cross the 400 mark and work with full strength to achieve it."
The prime minister also expressed that he was confident that the nation would re-elect the BJP-led government into power for the third time.
"I am confident that the people are going to bless us with another term so that we can build on the ground covered in the last decade. I also convey my best wishes to all our BJP and NDA Karyakartas as they are working among people and elaborating on our agenda," the PM wrote on X.
Today, the party will celebrate its 44th 'Sthapna Diwas' (Foundation Day) to mark its establishment, which was done by Shayama Prasad Mookerjee on April 6, 1980. The theme for this year's BJP Foundation Day is "Phir Ek Baar Modi Sarkar."
While extending the wishes through his social media platform, PM Modi highlighted the sacrifices, struggles, and hardwork of the women and men in building the party over the years. He stated that he can confidently say that BJP is India's preferred party, which has always served with the motto of 'Nation First.'
He also claimed that the youth of India sees BJP as the one which can "fulfill their aspirations and provide leadership to India in the 21st century."
On the occassion of BJP Foundation Day, the party leaders often come together and reflect on the saffron party's principles, contributions, and ideology. Touching down on these aspects on the party's special day, PM Modi stated: "It is a matter of great joy that BJP has made a mark for its development oriented outlook, good governance and commitment to nationalistic values. Powered by our Karyakartas, our Party embodies the aspirations and dreams of 140 crore Indians."
Taking a jibe at the grand old Congress party, PM Modi stated that BJP has "freed India from the culture of corruption, cronyism, casteism, communalism and vote bank politics, which was the hallmark of those who ruled the nation for the longest time."
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