Taking potshots at the Congress-led UPA Government, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi criticised that the present leadership of India has leaved no stone unturned in practising political enmity and making injustice to Gujarat even though the State is an integral part of the federal democracy.
“Despite the fact Gujarat has never bowed down. People of Gujarat have always diligently and relentlessly marched forward. This is the reason why Gujarat’s good governance and the strength of Gujarati people is now showing path for India’s growth,” said BJP’s prime ministerial candidate in a written message on the occasion of Diwali and Gujarati New Year on Saturday.
Modi further said that in the beginning of 21st century there was a common hope among the people of India that our country too will spread its influence in the world through development. “Unfortunately, the current rulers sold out our country’s prestige owing to their hunger for power, ruining the dreams of 125 crore countrymen.”
Growth made by Gujarat is not merely a part of maps and graphs but very well apparent before all to witness, he said adding that Gujarat has changed the political scenario of the country.
“Now there is no alternate left for others but to follow the path of development politics taken by Gujarat. Everyone desires a development like Gujarat. An overall atmosphere of respect for Gujarat and Gujaratis is a fruit of our bonhomie towards others,” said Modi adding that even in our committed efforts for the good governance and in our aim to create divine and glorious Gujarat, we have kept the development of India at the core.
He said that in democracy, election can be seen as a giant step in the direction of keeping alive the awareness among the people. “The glow of Gujarat’s growth has a great capacity to actualise the dreams of people of India. As Gujaratis, let us take pride in all these achievements and perform our duties towards the nation in the new year of Vikram Samvat 2070 for creating a majestic and matchless future for India,” Modi said in his message.
Talking about his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister, Modi said that 12 years back, his Government kindled the lamp of development in Gujarat and today Gujarat’s glory has spread throughout the nation and the world owing to the hard work of the people of Guajrat.
Criticizing previous governments Modi said that tenure of past Governments saw a hunger for power and indulgence in petty politics owing to which Gujarat suffered blots of communal riots, violence and turbulent times. However, the state has reversed this scenario now and for the first time Gujarat has seen political stability for long time, a record of sort, credit of which goes to the peace, unity and brotherhood demonstrated by the six crore people of Gujarat, he added.