In this mandate, I see a new India: PM Modi

With these wins we have the responsibility of being humble. Power is not about posts. Power is an opportunity to serve: PM Modi

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday he was seeing a new India the way people voted in the just ended assembly elections. "Despite the absence of any emotional issue, so many came forward to vote. I am seeing a new India here," Modi told party leaders and activists at the party headquarters on Ashoka Road. Highlights of PM Modi's speech at BJP HQ:

• In democracy, govt is formed on majority but it functions on consensus; our govt is for those who were with us and those who were against us
• Ours is a government of everyone, says PM
• In 2022 we mark 75 years of independence, which will be a landmark moment for the nation: PM
• I am not someone who looks at things only from an election perspective. I see things for the wellbeing of the people: PM
• We have never got anything for free or easily. And we do not have any regrets. We are ones who have always been working for people: PM
• The strength of the poor and the aspirations of the middle class will take India to new heights: PM

 

• The burden on the middle class should reduce. This will enable our middle classes to shine: PM
• Antyodaya is integral to our work. We understand the strength of India's poor: PM
• These elections are an emotional issue for us. They come when we mark the centenary celebrations of Pandit Deen Dayal Ji: PM
• Generations of individuals have given their lives to build this party. They travelled all over India to make the party strong: PM
• With these wins we have the responsibility of being humble. Power is not about posts. Power is an opportunity to serve: PM
• The poor are saying- I want to progress and I seek the opportunity from you. This is the foundation of a new India: PM
• I am seeing a New India....the India of the dreams of India's Yuva Shakti: PM
• Development is always a central issue during every election. But, earlier parties were scared to fight elections on development: PM
• There are many reasons for a win but such an empathetic win after such a record turnout is special & makes everyone think: PM
• Election turnout across India is increasing.I see this as a very good sign: PM
• In addition to electing governments, elections are also about Lok Shikshan and to deepen the bond between people and a democracy: PM
• First and foremost, let me wish you all a very happy Holi: PM begins his speech at the BJP HQ in Delhi